Supporting the community 

Did you know that when you choose to shop at ASQ Garden & Landscape not only are you supporting a local business, but also your own community?

Signing up as a VIP member means that 1% of every transaction you make is donated to a community organisation of your choice. This helps local not-for-profits pay for things such as maintenance, new  quipment, bills and so much more.

On top of our Community Rewards Program we also sponsor a number of charitable foundations, sporting clubs and venues, local events and education and health organisations within our community. With your support, we can continue to donate money, products and vouchers to these organisations.

Some of the organisations we proudly sponsored over winter include:
- Harcourt Football Netball Club
- Bendigo Foodshare
- Eaglehawk Bowling Club
- Castlemaine Golf Club
- Castlemaine View Club
- Newstead Primary School
- Eaglehawk Rotary
- Inglewood Fire Brigade
- Victorian Goldfields Railway
... and many more!

Gifts galore at ASQ Skydancers

Weather you have a friend's birthday coming up soon, want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping or just want to spoil yourself there is plenty of giftware to choose from at ASQ Skydancers this spring!

Our new range of products from Care & Share are perfect for those who need a little pick-me-up. From inspirational mugs to 'giving plates', bright and cheerful spoon rests and funky reusable bags, this range is a great way to put a smile on someone's face.

Due to arrive soon is a range of products from our new supplier, Thurlby Herb Farm. We will be stocking their high quality, hand made herbal products including natural soap stones, laundry soap and even soap for you furry friends - which even comes with a delicious doggy treat!

So no matter the occasion, drop into ASQ Skydancers this spring and be inspired by our great gift ideas.

Plant of the month: Natives 

This month ASQ Garden & Landscape is celebrating the start of spring with a display of beautiful native plants!

Natives not only look beautiful, but they also require minimal time and water to care for. From Kangaroo Paw to Grevillia, Billy Buttons, Eucalyptus and Banksia, there are so many options when planning your no-fuss native garden. Weather you need ground covers, screens, shrubs or blooms there is sure to be a native to suit your style and budget – and the team at ASQ Garden & Landscape will be happy to help!

Visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to see our range of beautiful natives this spring.

Dig into spring!

Spring has sprung and at ASQ Garden & Landscape we couldn’t be happier about the season ahead!

This wonderful season is perfect for enjoying the outdoors with family and friends, watching plants begin to bloom and getting your garden ready for the warmer months which are just around the corner.

From establishing new garden beds, rejuvenating your tired lawn, sprucing up neglected areas of your yard or giving everything a good feed, there is very little that you can’t do to your garden during spring.

This month, we not only have Special Offers but also Spring Savers to help you get your spring gardening projects underway! 

Special Offers:
Ornamental Pear Trees – 20% off (take 25% off if you're a VIP member) 
Organic Compost – 20% off (take 25% off if you're a VIP member)
Fine Eucalyptus Mulch – 20% off (take 25% off if you're a VIP member)

Spring Savers:
Worm Farms and Compost Bins – 20% off (take 25% off if you're a VIP member)
Multicrop Ground Breaker 2L – Buy one, get one free 
SynLawn Artificial Turf (entire range) – 10% off (take 15% off if you're a VIP member)

Three for Free 

Free delivery is here! 

Purchase over 3 cubic metres of landscaping materials and receive free delivery within 30 kilometres of your closest ASQ Garden & Landscape site!

Terms and conditions: 

• Customers must purchase at least 3 cubic metres of landscaping materials from our Eaglehawk, Castlemaine or Maryborough landscape yards
• This deal only applies to standby deliveries
• We will deliver your order within three working days. We will not be able to guarantee a day and time at the time of ordering
• Customers can split loads. For example, you may purchase 2 cubic metres of soil and 1 cubic metre of mulch, this equals 3 cubic metres and therefore makes you eligible for free delivery
• Trade and VIP discounts still apply to the purchase price
• Free delivery only applies to bulk landscaping materials. It does not include green life, garden care and accessories, bagged products and building products
• The delivery address must be within 30 kilometres of the closest ASQ Garden & Landscape yard
• Distance is calculated by road 

Love Food, Hate Waste 

Over the past couple of weeks, the team at ASQ Skydancers have been participating in the 'Love Food, Hate Waste' program introduced by Sustainability Victoria to help Victorian hospitality businesses reduce their food waste.

We recently completed a review to identify where food waste occurs most in the café. From reviewing spoilage, preparation, plate waste and end of day surplus we have discovered that 67% of waste comes from plates and 33% comes from preparation.

After receiving the results from the review, we developed an action plan to dramatically reduce the amount of food we throw away over coming months. The plan includes strategies for decreasing waste by changing the way we order, store and prepare food as well as watching the portion sizes of items often left on plates at the end of a meal.

Over the coming months as we trial our action plan and continue to review our waste, we encourage you to participate in the program at home by reviewing your waste and creating an action plan.

For more information about how to participate, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au or chat to our friendly staff.

Gabion baskets: a feature with a difference 

If you're looking for a unique feature for your garden, you'll love our new range of flat pack gabion kits!

Gabion baskets are mesh cubes which are filled with large, decorative rocks and are commonly used to make retaining walls, feature walls, seats and interesting features.

Our range of RhinoWeld gabion kits are cost effective and easy to assemble, making it a great weekend project for you and the family.

1. Select the mesh size. Our range of kits come in 50 x 50mm, 75 x 75mm and 100 x 50mm.
   
   
2. Choose a rock. You'll want to make sure the rock can't fall through the mesh, so visit one of our sites and our staff will help you choose! Our favourites are Bright Pebble 50mm, Bright Pebble 150mm and Beaching 150mm.
   
   
3. Purchase a kit and add ons. Our kits come with everything you need to assemble your gabion basket, you just need to choose a size. Sizes include 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5m and 0.5 x 0.5 x 1m. If you are making a wall you will need to purchase add ons.

For more hints, tips and tricks for building a gabion basket, come in and speak to our friendly, trained staff.

Bare root orders for 2019 are now open! 

At ASQ Garden & Landscape we have access to a great range of bare root trees at affordable prices. From fruit trees including apples, plums and cherries to ornamentals such as magnolias, acers and weeping varieties, we have just what you need to add a new lease of life to your garden.

We also have a large range of roses including standard, patio, bush and climbing which are available in many of your favourite varieties at bare root prices.

So whether you have big ideas for your forever home or you're ticking off jobs before you put your property on the market, buying bare root is a great option. 

Download our Bare Root Fruit Trees & Ornamentals order form 

Download our cross pollination chart 

Download our Bare Root Roses order form

Worm farms in store now

Reduce your household waste, make your own natural garden fertiliser and teach the kids something new with our range of worm farms!

Come in and chat to our friendly team about the right worm farm for you, and even grab some live worms while you're here. 

Create an urban jungle with indoor plants

Now is the perfect time to bring the outdoors in and instantly lift your space with 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.

If you’re searching for the perfect plants to brighten your home, visit ASQ Garden & Landscape to see our range of hand-picked plants which thrive indoors!