What’s happening in July

Find out what’s new, what’s trending and what’s inspiring us in the home and garden this issue

A word from our editor

A stylish bedroom

is the perfect place to relax and recharge, but there are certain elements you’ll want to include: good storage for a clutter- free space, calming colours to promote restfulness – and, of course, a fantastic bed! Check out our three inspirational rooms (including a kids’ space) from page 13. Plus, we’re sharing how to give a living room a new look in a weekend – with a lot of help from paint! See page 46.

Enjoy the issue!

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Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

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So now you’re a nature lover…

You’re not alone. According to Plant Life Balance’s 2021 Plant Trend Report, more than half of Australia’s population are embracing indoor plants. They’re thought to boost mood and reduce stress – and shopping for them is a new way to invest in self-care! Visit myplantlifebalance.com.au for more info.

Green where you work Increase productivity and help create a happy workspace with potted plants.

Garden for wellness Daily stresses messing with your Zen? Head to the vegie patch for a spot of therapeutic weeding.

Engage kids with nature Set up a backyard nature station for kids to play, fostering creativity and a sense of connection with nature.

Plant style your home Dine outdoors around a lush table dressed in florals or foliage.

Embrace the edible garden Introduce organic, homegrown produce into your diet for a healthy glow from within.

Cyclone ‘Kids Patch’ short handle garden trowel, $3.65, I/N: 3360654

WATCH THIS SPACE

If your kitchen, bathroom or laundry is desperate for a do-over, we’ve got just the tool to get you started. Our Kitchens Bathrooms & Laundries guide will walk you through the planning stages and provide the inspiration you need to clarify your personal style.

Mr Fothergill’s chamomile seeds, $3.72, I/N: 2961792

Dans Plants 170mm assorted indoor foliage in decorative pot, $55, I/N: 0201487‡ Country Value ‘Red Cherry’ vegetable tomato seeds, $1.68, I/N: 2961271

Pansy ‘Avalanche’ plants‡

**In an average 4m x 5m space. To calculate how many plants you’ll need for your room, visit plantlifebalance.com.au/the-science.

Top tip To increase your mental wellbeing by 60 per cent, Plant Life Balance recommends welcoming five indoor plants into your favourite room**

HOT TIP: KEEP YOUR RUG IN PLACE WITH CARPET TAPE!

Vacuuming a slippery rug just became a whole lot easier. Water-resistant and rot-proof, this double-sided adhesive will secure anything from your living room rug to synthetic grass and marine carpets. 

Ideal Distributors 36mm indoor/outdoor carpet tape, $21.72/ 12.8m, I/N: 6656415

YOU DID IT!

Ever thought of sharing your home projects with our DIY community, Bunnings Workshop? With members of all skill levels, this online platform is a great place to find DIY advice and inspiration. This project was posted by rookie Workshop member and first-time tiler Nikki. With the help of the White Knight ‘Renew’ range, custom Taubmans paint, a couple of hardwood panels and some subway tiles, Nikki created this cool kitchen for just under $1,000!

NIKKI’S TOOLKIT

TOOLS

Flexovit ‘Wet and Dry’ 100mm 400 grit sandpaper roll, $2.59/1m, I/N: 1210526

SPLASHBACK

Duratile ‘Subway’ 30cm x 10cm ceramic wall tile in White Gloss, $18.26/pack of 34 (1.02sqm, $17.90/ sqm), I/N: 0038766

Nikki, Vic

Frog Tape ‘Delicate Surface’ 24mm masking tape, $10.90/55m, I/N: 0088299

Monarch ‘SmartLock’ 100mm microfibre doors, skirtings & cupboards mini roller, $10.65, I/N: 1670284

Dunlop flexible coloured grout in Misty Grey, $8.95/ 1.5kg, I/N: 6829727 Dunlop ‘Tile-All’

tile adhesive

kit, $34/2kg, I/N: 6650077 PAINT

White Knight ‘Renew’ tile and laminate paint primer in Cream, $57.50/1L, I/N: 0197362

BENCHTOP

Cabot’s ‘Benchtop Clear’ timber finish in Satin, $49.90/1L, I/N: 1520590

Hardwood utility panel

White Knight ‘Renew’ tile and laminate satin finish paint in White, $59/1L, I/N: 0197788 BEFORE

Nikki used the Taubmans Coloursmith app to craft her own paint colours from scratch

GEEK OUT!

Friends with a gamer? You’re bound to know at least one or two. Take their gaming room to the next level by gifting some cool essentials.

For an immersive experience, Nanoleaf light panels (left) include real-time music sync and screen mirroring.

Fit out the battle station with a throne designed for frequent and longer use.

What’s a gaming pad without a desk?

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1 Nanoleaf ‘Shapes’ mini triangles starter kit, $190*/ 5 panels, I/N: 0235934†. 2 ONEX ‘FX8 Formula X’ module injected gaming chair in Black/Blue/White, $299*, I/N: 0224151. 3 Eureka Ergonomic small gaming computer desk in Black, $279*, I/N: 0191640. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

During the winter dormant season, many varieties of affordable bare-rooted roses are available

HOW TO GROW BARE-ROOTED PLANTS

Winter is the perfect time to plant bare-rooted (sometimes called ‘bagged’) deciduous trees and shrubs. It’s cost- effective and allows them time to settle before the growing season begins.

Prepare the soil at least a couple of weeks before planting by loosening and enriching it with organic matter like compost and aged manure.

After purchase, remove the bare-rooted plant from the plastic and soak in a bucket of diluted seaweed solution for at least one hour. Use this time to dig the planting hole, making it twice as

PLUM wide and the same depth as the root ball; the colour change on the trunk is a good indicator of how high the tree or shrub was previously planted.

Remove from the bucket and prune back one-third of all the branches, making sure you cut above an outward-facing bud. Position in the centre of the planting hole and backfill with soil. For roses, ensure the graft union (bump or knobbly bit along the stem) is sitting well above the soil.

Water in well with diluted seaweed solution and stake if necessary. For more on bare-rooted trees and shrubs that will make a statement come spring, turn to page 66

MAPLE APRICOT

This month in the garden

Tick off this to-do list for tiptop outdoor areas. For more on what to do in the garden during July, go to bunnings.com.au/garden-diaries Take it outside

Cyclone sharpening and maintenance kit, $12.98, I/N: 0122520

Turn to page 21 for more indoor plant care advice and styling ideas!

Clean, sharpen and oil secateurs, shears, loppers and digging tools. Apply linseed oil to timber handles to help preserve them.

Yates ‘Lime Sulfur’ fungicide concentrate, $15.30/500ml, I/N: 2962741 Give bush roses a hard prune. Remove up to two- thirds of the growth and spray the remaining canes with lime sulphur to treat any over- wintering pests and diseases. Make sure to read package instructions carefully.

Whites 180mm ‘Super Gutter Guard’ gutter mesh, $12.98/8m, I/N: 3040589 Scotts ‘Osmocote’ premium soil improver compost, $9.29/25L, I/N: 2962102

Coolaroo 0.9m prepacked frost cloth, $11.49/20m, I/N: 3040826

Take the time to clean the gutters, removing fallen leaves and any other debris. Consider installing gutter mesh to help prevent leaf litter but allow good water flow.

Reduce watering of indoor plants and avoid feeding, too. Keep them away from heaters to ensure they don’t dry out quickly.

If you’ve always wanted a crop of asparagus or rhubarb, now is the time to plant the crowns. You can grow from seed, but they crop faster when grown from crowns. Give them a large bed, enriched with plenty of compost and aged manures.

Keep yourself or the kids entertained by making a terrarium. Growing plants inside a clear container looks fabulous – and is easy to do! Visit bunnings.com.au/how- to-make-a-terrarium.

Protect plants from frost by throwing a frost cloth or horticultural fleece over vulnerable plants on nights when frost is expected. Remove the following morning. ◆