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!
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!
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!
European Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) is a tough, dense shrub with dark green, glossy foliage which produces panicles of white flowers during the summer months.
This shrub is a popular choice for screens and hedges. To maintain its density and avoid becoming leggy and overgrown, your European Privet will require regular trimming. Once flowering has finished it’s time to pick up your secateurs and prune it back into shape.
When searching for the perfect place to plant your new shrub, make sure you choose somewhere with full sun to part shade. One you have chosen where to plant, the next step is to prepare your soil with broken down compost, plenty of organic matter and mulch to help maintain moisture.
Visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to find out more about European Privets!
Salvias are fantastic plants that are long-flowering, easy to grow and can be worked into any garden style! There’s a salvia for every climate in Australia, but they generally thrive in dry weather, but also don’t mind a bit of heavy rain!
There are over 900 species of salvias, making it the largest genus in the mint family. Blue-banded bees are particularly attracted to sage and other members of the salvia family, however if kangaroos and wallabies are eating your plants, Sage could be a good option for your garden.
Salvias vary in height from approximately 30cm to large shrubs that are up to 3m tall and wide. Salvia flowers are arranged in spires and come in a large range of colours including blue, purple, cerise, red, pink, white, yellow and orange.
Most Salvias are at their best from spring to early winter, but there are salvias that flower almost all year-round!
Bring the outdoors in and instantly lift your home or office with our new range of indoor plants!
Not only does adding greenery to your home look great, but it can also reduce stress, boost creativity and improve air quality.
For many years, indoor plants were considered ‘outdated’, but recently we have seen the trend make a bold return which doesn’t seem to be going anywhere soon!
Some of our favourite indoor plants include:
- Sansevieria
- Peace lily
- Boston fern
- Rubber plant
- Foxtail fern
If you’re searching for the perfect plants to brighten your home or office, make sure you visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to see our range of new plants which thrive indoors!
The giftware section at ASQ Skydancers has been updated with new products arriving almost daily!
From deliciously scented candles from Ecoya including Spiced Ginger & Musk and Cedarwood & Leather through to new earrings, rings and necklaces, we have just the thing to treat yourself (or someone special) this autumn.
Our produce section is fully stocked with our own line of homemade jams and chutneys, a selection of pestos, dips, sauces, cordials, salad dressings and a large range of sweet treats from Chocolate Provedore - perfect for Easter!
We have stocked up on gorgeous handbags and earthy toned scarves perfect for all your autumn social events.
Our new range of fine bone china from the Australian Bird Collection features stunning designs on teacups, coffee mugs and serving ware. A great addition to any kitchen.
Visit us at ASQ Skydancers to see our range of new season gifts and homewares.
ASQ Garden & Landscape would like to congratulate Eaglehawk Site Manager Bec Dajcic on receiving an award at Swinburne University’s Supporting Women in Horticulture.
Each year, horticulture teachers at Swinburne University are asked to nominate a student from each class to be awarded a certificate of outstanding achievement. The award encourages women to continue their careers in horticulture and recognises the hard work of their students.
Bec has been an ASQ employee for 11 years and in the last 12 months not only became the Site Manager of our Eaglehawk nursery, but also began her horticulture apprenticeship.
From everyone at ASQ Garden & Landscape, we would like to congratulate Bec on her award and thank her for her hard work over the past 11 years.
Staff profile:
Gary Sobey
What is your position at ASQ Garden & Landscape?
I’m a horticulturist, retail sales assistant and I also take care of the butterfly garden.
How long have you been working at ASQ Garden & Landscape?
Since ASQ Skydancers opened in October 2011.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I enjoy meeting new people, getting to know customers and finding out about their gardens.
How did you end up in this field of work?
I was born into it! I grew my first orchid at 9, I had my first nursery job at 18, then I went on to run and own two plant nurseries.
What are your hobbies?
Growing orchids, breeding butterflies, fishing, my dog and seeing my grandkids.
What do you like best about autumn?
The cool nights, warm days and rain - all things that are good for the garden!
What is your favourite plant?
Orchids! I also like native plants which encourage birds and insects into the garden.
In a few words, sum up ASQ Garden & Landscape:
It is a pleasure to be part of this wonderful, locally owned company.
We are fast approaching the time of year for planting your new season fruit trees and flowering ornamentals!
At ASQ Garden & Landscape we have access to a great range of quality trees at affordable prices. From fruit trees including apples, plums and cherries to ornamentals such as magnolias, acers and many weeping varieties, we have just what you need to add a new lease of life to your garden.
This year we are not only offering bare root trees, but we also have order forms for bare root roses!
We have a large range available including standard, patio, bush and climbing roses. Many of your favourite varieties are available at bare root prices. Save money by buying bare root stock, and get the planting and growing guidance you need from our friendly, qualified staff.
Order forms are available in-store and on our website, but be quick because orders are due by 31 May, 2018.
Come in and see the team at ASQ Garden & Landscape today and find out what bare root plants will best suit your garden!
Download our Bare Root Fruit Trees & Ornamentals order form
Download our Bare Root Roses order form
With summer behind us and winter not too far away, now is the perfect time to get your garden up to date while also enjoying the quiet, balmy nightsl.
There is a lot to do in the garden before the cold weather arrives. Start by tidying any perennials that are looking a little worse for wear by trimming them back to maintain a good shape and removing any dead stems.
Autumn is a great time to revamp your soil by turning it over and forking in compost and gypsum. Your garden will also benefit from a decent feed of Grow Better Organic Fertiliser so it can be stored in the plant over winter.
Next on the list is to feed your lawn, or even plant new lawn before the soil gets too cold.
We hope you enjoy this beautiful season, it really is the perfect time to get out and be active in your garden!
Grow Better Rapid Soak saves time, water and plants by preventing the roots from drying out. By increasing the water holding capacity of the soil, Rapid Soak also prevents water run-off and improves fertiliser distribution. It breaks up the surface tension of the water allowing it to flow more readily, right down to the roots of your plants. Rapid Soak is a very quick, effective and economical way to increase the water holding capacity of your soil this summer!
On Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 November we hosted our annual VIP Nights at ASQ Skydancers in Harcourt.
Attendees enjoyed exclusive discounts, clearance tables, fine food, live music by Leigh Turner and presentations from our top suppliers including Mike from Grow Better, Jane from Coolibah Turf and Leigh from Purtill’s Nursery.
This year we also presented our Community Rewards Program cheques across the two nights. Our Community Rewards Program has been designed to support a range of community groups within the region. Each time an ASQ VIP member makes a purchase at ASQ Garden & Landscape a percentage of the sale goes to the organisation of their choice.
Organisations who received cheques over the two nights included:
- Castlemaine Health
- CWA Central Victoria
- Campbells Creek Primary School
- Harcourt CFA
- BAWCS
- MASARG
- Harcourt Valley Primary School
- Eaglehawk CFA
- Castlemaine CFA
- Bendigo Health
- Mt Alexander Animal Welfare Inc
For more information about our Community Rewards Program or to sign up as a VIP please click here
Christmas is just around the corner and we all have that one family member who is hard-to-buy-for, so why not surprise them with a gift that keeps on growing? Plants are a unique, thoughtful and lasting gift that everyone from the avid gardener to black thumb can enjoy!
Some of our favourite plants for Christmas gifts include:
- Poinsettia
- Succulent
- Bonsai
- Citrus tree
- Herbs
- Cactus
- Orchid
- Peace Lily
