Using organic compost in your garden! 

Gardening in Central Victoria can be a challenging task, especially with our hard grounds and dry conditions, which is why soil preparation is essential.

Organic compost is a soil conditioner full of nutrients your garden will love. It will not only improve your soil tilth, but will also make the soil texture more crumbly which is ideal for drainage and water retention.

With a natural pH level of 8.5, organic compost is great for increasing the pH level of your soil.

For more information or to purchase organic compost, visit your local ASQ Garden & Landscape store!

Planting your bare root trees

With bare root orders ready for pick up soon, now is the time to get ready for their arrival! 

When planting your bare root trees there are a few steps to follow to make sure your new plants thrive.

1. Cover the tree roots with moist soil as soon as you get them home.
2. Add Grow Better Enriched Organic Planting Mix to your planting area to improve the soil.
3. Dig a wide, deep hole.
4. Plant your tree, making sure you don’t cover the graft which should sit above the soil level.
5. Water in your new plant with Seasol once a week for 4-6 weeks.

Enjoy watching your new plant grow!

Click here to download our how-to guide for planting bare root trees and roses

June special offers

Bare Root English Box  
Potted $12.95 bare root $4.95
Winter is a great time to plant your English Box hedge! This beautiful plant is a slow growing evergreen with glossy green leaves. We are still waiting for them to be lifted, so come in store and pre-order yours today.

Capital Pears
Were $34.95 now $29.95
Winter is a great time to plant your English Box hedge! This beautiful plant is a slow growing evergreen with glossy green leaves. We are still waiting for them to be lifted, so come in store and pre-order yours today.

Grow Better Enriched Organic Planting Mix 
Was $12.95 now $9.95
Winter is a great time to plant your English Box hedge! This beautiful plant is a slow growing evergreen with glossy green leaves. We are still waiting for them to be lifted, so come in store and pre-order yours today.

Growing great roses!

If you're getting ready to plant new roses this winter, we have the perfect products to use before and after planting to ensure great success and plenty of healthy blooms! 

If you ordered bare root roses and are waiting for their arrival, you can start preparing the area with our how-to guide here

Seasol Concentrate 1L $17.25
Once you have planted your roses, water them in well with Seasol. This will help stimulate root growth and improve the health of your soil.

Grow Better Blooming Roses 1.5kg $16.95
When winter is coming to an end, add a generous dose of Blooming Roses. This is a slow release fertiliser which will encourage new blooms over the warmer months.

Ausgro Rose Black Spot Spray $10.95
Keep your roses healthy by using this environmentally friendly solution for treating rose black spots, mildew and rust, as well as controlling insects such as aphids and thrip.

Sugar Cane Mulch $17.95
After planting your roses, mulch the area with Sugar Cane to help lock in moisture and keep the roots from drying out. Sugar Cane Mulch will also help to improve your soil.

Hello, hellebores!

Hellebores serve as a beautiful welcoming committee for winter.

Commonly known as a ‘winter rose’, Hellebores are from the same plant family as Ranunculus. Hellebores are an exceptional addition under your deciduous trees and will display a long-lasting array of varying foliage with prolonged flowering.

From purple to white, yellow to multi coloured, there is sure to be a Hellebore variety to suit your garden.

Visit your local ASQ Garden & Landscape store during the cooler months to see our extensive range of 'Winter Elegance' Hellebores and add a touch of whimsy to your garden this winter!

Indulge at ASQ Skydancers this winter!

The team at ASQ Skydancers have been busy creating our new menu!

Featuring a slow cooked beef Osso Bucco and a succulent pork belly dish, the new menu will have you wondering what to order next. Our new chilli hot chocolate is the perfect cure for a cold day, and our popular hot, spiced Harcourt Apple Cider has made a return!

Our breakfast menu features all of your favourites and is available until 3.00pm every day. ASQ Skydancers really is the perfect place to sit back, relax and take some time out this winter.

Click here to view the menu

Plant of the Month - May

Camellias are hardy, versatile, flowering plants with an attractive glossy green foliage. They create a fabulous display in the cooler months of the year, adding a touch of class and beauty when many of the other plants in your garden are looking dull and bare! There are many styles and colours to choose from and they grow really well either in garden beds or feature pots.

Visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to see our range of Camellias! 

Plant of the Month - April

Add a touch of the tropics to your home or garden with ferns! These striking evergreens come in all shapes and sizes and there is a variety to suit almost any climate. Most ferns can not only withstand the harsh Central Victorian sun, but they can also cope through our winter spells, too.

 Visit ASQ Garden & Landscape during April to see our range of ferns!

Plant your bulbs!

If you’re planning to add new bulbs in your garden this autumn, preparing your soil could be the difference between a spectacular spring show and a dull display!

Removing weeds, turning soil over, adding Grow Better Dolomite Lime, planting compost and using a well balanced fertiliser are some of our fool-proof ways to get ready for bulb planting.

Daffodils, Jonquils and Blue Bell bulbs will naturalise in time, however Dutch Tulips and Hyacinths will benefit from a spell in your vegetable crisper for 3 weeks prior to planting.

South African bulbs such as Freesias, Spartaxis and Ixia are all very hardy and drought tolerant, making them a popular choice for Central Victorian gardeners.

As a rule of thumb, bulbs should be planted twice the depth of their size. For example, a 5cm daffodil should be planted 10cm below the soil.

So get your soil ready and visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to stock up on our $1 assorted bulbs before the cool weather sets in!

Lemon & lime trees

If you’re looking to add lemon and lime trees to your garden or outdoor area you can’t go past ASQ Garden & Landscape!

Our large range of lemon and lime trees includes the Libson, Eureka and hardy Meyer Lemon trees right through to Tahitan, Kaffir and Sweet Limes.

If you live in a rental or are looking for plants for your outdoor area, our dwarf lemon and lime trees will make the perfect addition. Sublime and Lemonicious trees have a high yield and are easy to grow and care for.

Remember to give your lemon and lime trees a generous feed early in autumn. Regular pruning will also encourage new growth, help to control size and increase air flow - all things your trees love!

Come in and let us help you choose the right lemon or lime tree for your garden or patio!