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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JANUARY News, special buys and things to do
Editor’s letter Welcome!
This time last year we were hoping for better things in 2021... well, that didn’t quite work out as planned. Whatever else is in store in 2022, after seeing the transformations wrought on a plain timber shed (page 12) I’ve decided I need a shed in my life. However, I’m just not sure what to go for. As I like to get out in the garden, a potting shed would probably be my first pick, but who wouldn’t love a me-time retreat, or a quiet place to WFH away from the hustle and bustle of the house? Choices, choices... We also have inspiration for other big projects – an outdoor kitchen must be high on the list for keen entertainers (page 47), while a cute makeover on a basic balcony (page 22) shows just what you can do with a few stylish and well-chosen buys.
Backyard beauty! See page 72
Enjoy the issue!
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Battery recycling
Bunnings is now collecting household and power tool batteries for recycling at every store across Australia. The national battery recycling program will make battery recycling even easier for retail and trade customers and is expected to recycle over 240,000kgs of batteries in the first year. Wherever you are, you’ll always have a drop-off site close by. More details at bunnings. com.au/about-us/sustainability. Whether you’re pitching a tent or relaxing in a caravan, don’t forget these necessities (plus a few luxuries) on your next nature getaway.
Mountview 4-6 person large family camping tent in Blue, $176.69*, I/N: 0290757
CAMP KIT
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1 HPM 15A extra heavy duty caravan extension cable, $28.03/10m, I/N: 4430367. 2 Ampfibian 15A weatherproof caravan surge protector with outlet tester, $89.99, I/N: 0056924. 3 Samba ‘Firestarters’ firelighter with match head, $4.48/pack of 24, I/N: 0255316. 4 Thermacell ‘Rugged’ repeller with refill, $58, I/N: 3340516. 5 Protector ‘Home and Travel’ 75 piece C-compliant first aid kit, $24.85, I/N: 6100257. 6 Gasmate ‘Camping’ LPG gas cylinder, $39.95/4kg, I/N: 3232969.
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1 Oztrail ‘Cosmos’ folding double chair, $69, I/N: 3192545. 2 Arlec 900 lumen rechargeable camping lantern, $39.98, I/N: 0174968. 3 Wooshka 14" camp oven, $107.50, I/N: 3171611†. 4 Gasmate 2 burner portable camping stove, $59.95, I/N: 3236060. 5 Two Trees blue stripe double hammock kit, $107, I/N: 3192655. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
PET PREFERENCES
FROM CARE MUST-HAVES TO TRENDY SPLURGES, MARKETPLACE IS YOUR ONE-STOP SHOP FOR PET SUPPLIES
La Doggie Vita ‘Feed Me Meow Mouse’ ceramic cat bowl, $14.99*, I/N: 0229883 2 1
Cooper & Co. ‘Charlie’ oval rattan pet bed, $149.95*, I/N: 0336819
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Paws & Claws 93.5cm large elevated pet/dog sofa/bed with removable Paw Mate ‘Deluxe-F’ dog cushion in Grey, $99*, cat foldable pet grooming I/N: 0248089 salon table in White, $121*, I/N: 0338220 Petkit ‘Everclean’ 8cm hair removing cat/dog pet massage
comb/grooming
brush in White, $6*, I/N: 0284943 Pawfect Pals ‘Sunshine On My Mind’ collar, $27, I/N: 0292746 8 Paws & Claws 60cm dog/cat waterproof pet cooling gel mat/ pad/cushion in Watermelon, $19.95*, I/N: 0254690 Charlie’s Pet ‘Deluxe’ 62cm x 40cm x 40cm bamboo cat barrel scratcher, $69*, I/N: 0338203
Charlie’s Pet 83cm x 61cm x 29cm large bamboo elevated pet bed in Brown, $179*, I/N: 0321286
LUXE FOR LESS
Tiles turned into side tables is a DIY trend we can’t get enough of – and a great way to get the look of luxury products into your home. This simple yet stylish table was made by Bunnings Workshop member Samantha, from Tasmania. After spotting a large marble-look paver in her local Bunnings garden section, Samantha went straight to the furniture hardware aisle to give the paver new purpose. She secured hairpin legs to the underside of the paver using Selleys ‘Hold Up’ glue, then left it to dry for 24 hours. If travertine is more your style, flip to page 24 to see how we used it in a petite balcony transformation.
Tuscan Path 600mm x 600mm x 20mm porcelain paver in Marble, $25.92, I/N: 0129327. Taskmaster 400mm x 10mm hairpin steel table leg in Matt Black, $14.70, I/N: 0038470. Selleys ‘Hold Up’ construction adhesive, $14.99/290g, I/N: 0130875. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
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Lightly prune roses now to encourage a second flush of blooms in autumn.
Trim shrubs 1lightly all over, deadhead old blooms and remove dead or diseased wood. Give them a feed with a rose fertiliser and mulch well.
Seeing brown patches in your grass?
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It may be the work of lawn pests like curl grub or armyworm. Treat them quickly with a specialist product before they ruin the whole lawn.
Before you go away, put your indoor plants in the bath or shower and give them a good drink on the day you leave. Tiles have a cooling effect, so they may not dry out as fast.
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If a heatwave is forecast, water potted plants and garden beds early in the morning with diluted seaweed. This helps plants cope better with heat stress. In the vegie garden, there’s still time to plant beans, Chinese cabbage, silverbeet, spring onion and zucchini. Improve the soil with organic matter and mulch well. 4 For the perfect feature tree, try a crepe myrtle. They’re in full flower now, so visit the nursery in store and choose your favourite. See below for more options!
If you’re tired of soil or mulch spilling onto the lawn or driveway, use garden edging to separate the areas. This will help to give them definition, too.
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1 Neutrog ‘Sudden Impact for Roses’ fertiliser, $14.95/1.5kg, I/N: 3023049. 2 Yates ‘Grub Kill & Protect for Lawns’ pest control, $51.98/2.5kg, I/N: 0207184. 3 Eco-Organic Garden ‘Eco-Seaweed’ soluble fertiliser, $31.15/600g, I/N: 2962031. 4 Garden Basics organic compost, $3.98/25L, I/N: 0274306. 5 Whites 150mm x 6m corrugated continuous lawn edge in Green, $15.99, I/N: 3321034.
CREPE MYRTLE
A summer stunner with red, pink, purple or white blooms. Prune to shape in winter.
FRANGIPANI
Nothing says the tropics like the scent of this flowering tree. Give it full sun and well-draining soil.
After applying fertiliser around edible plants, delay harvesting for a few days and rinse well before cooking and eating. If using products to deal with pests, diseases or weeds, always read the label, follow the instructions carefully and wear suitable protective equipment. Store all garden chemicals out of reach of children and pets.
IVORY CURL TREE
Many white to cream flowers appear on branch tips in summer. Nectar-rich and bird attracting.
MAGNOLIA ‘LITTLE GEM’
A reliable performer with large white flowers and glossy foliage. Lightly prune after flowering.
