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Attracting Native Birds to Your Sunshine Coast Garden with Australian Natives
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Deck rescue just in time for summer
The mercury is rising and al fresco dining is on the cards. If you’ve got a couple of rotten treads in your deck, it's time to grab your toolbelt and ready the saw.
How to save energy on the road
Before you next hit the bitumen remember how you drive can have a big impact on your fuel efficiency.
How to tow more efficiently
Towing can significantly impact your vehicle's fuel efficiency, but there are ways to squueze every last km from your tank.
How to make the most of 50c fares
Could public transport work for you? Now's the chance to try it with flat rate 50c fares right across the South East Queensland Translink network.
Celebrate your furry friend on Dog Appreciation Day
While we're talking about food, don't forget your furry friend on August 26. They'll love these three ingredient dog treats.
Create your own dehydrated citrus slices
Dried citrus slices may be the latest thing to adorn your tea or cocktail, but if you'd rather not pay $10 for a 30g bag, learn how to make your own with in season fruits in a standard oven.
Soap - the sustainability star of the bathroom
If your bathroom is harbouring more plastic than a Barbie playhouse, try the switch to soap
Gardening Tips June 2024
Find out what to do in the garden this June. Grab your gloves and check out these top tips from the Micro Gardener
Shun fast fashion, repair rips and tears
If the dog's been at the washing line and made naughty rips in your clothes? Don't chuck it, try these repair methods instead.
What kind of composter are you?
Composting is surprisingly easy and can be a fun, educational activity to do with the kids.
DIY Bokashi Mix using rice water
Check out this recipe for DIY Bokashi Mix using just a few ingredients
How to check for water leaks
Yikes, the water bill just arrived and it's more of a William than a 'bill'! Avoid a nasty surprise. Learn how to check for leaks and what to do when you find a leak.
How to create a waterwise home
From the source to your tap, being waterwise starts with you! Save energy, money and the environment with these top tips
Your garden can survive with very little water
A water-efficient garden is designed to meet your lifestyle needs without wasting water, regardless of your local climate. Water-efficient gardens often require less maintenance and reduce water bills and garden running costs. Your garden can survive with very little water if you follow these simple practices.
Super easy hydroponic gardening for beginners
Hydroponics is a type of soilless gardening that can be done either indoors or outdoors. It's a great option for people with little or no gardening space, or who want to grow herbs and vegetables through the winter. Hydroponic gardening is space-efficient and takes less water than gardening in soil.
How to use Bokashi Bins
Learn how to compost your organic waste to produce a Bokashi juice full of nutrients and alive with micro-organisms.
How to grow your own sprouts
Growing your own sprouts at home is fun and easy. It's a perfect activity to get the kids interested in producing their own food as they can watch progress each day.
Beyond green…..other reasons to build a sustainable home
It's a common misconception that building a sustainable home costs more money, and that it's all about saving the environment.
February Seasonal Gardening Tips
February's combination of heavy downpours, thunderstorms, heatwaves and dry periods can prove punishing for gardeners and plants. Grab the Micro Gardeners to do list for backyard maintenance and how to nip potential problems in the bud.
Get the low down on doggy heat stress
With temps on the rise, it's important to know the signs of heat stress in our four-legged friends and what to do when it hits.
Keep school lunches safe in the heat
The school holidays are over but there are more hot days on the cards, so how can you avoid making yourself or your kids sick when packing picnics or school lunches in the heat?
Surprising benefit of washing with cold water
Switching to washing with cold water could save you money on heating costs, but did you know you could also reduce microplastics entering our oceans?
DIY Reusable Beeswax Wraps
Learn how to make your own beeswax wraps with this handy how to guide
