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Winter in your garden + what's new

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Winter in your garden + what's new

by Tyler Cameron on Jun 08 2026
June is a fantastic month to set your garden up for a lush, healthy spring! This is especially the case here in Eltham and across Nillumbik, where cool nights, damp soil and occasional frosts all play a role. Here’s what you can be doing in your garden now.
A reasearcher in orange hi-visibility vest applies a flame torch to plant material in a barbeque with the words Firewise Garden Advice to Stay Safe this Summer overlaid in white text and red background

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Top Tips for a Firewise Summer Garden

by Tyler Cameron on Nov 20 2025
Prepare your garden for a safer summer with practical fire-wise tips tailored to Eltham and Melbourne’s outer suburbs. Learn how to choose the right mulches, design low-fuel garden zones, pick appropriate plants, maintain irrigation, and create a fire-ready outdoor space using simple, effective steps.