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Home, Garden & Pet

Guides for your patch, your pad and your pooch, from Darwin to Hobart. We'll add deals once we've checked them.

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Young seedlings growing in black plastic nursery pots.

How to spot a genuinely good garden deal (and when to wait)

A single small seedling sprouting from dry brown soil.

Spring veggie patch starter guide: seeds, soil and tools worth buying

A small metal hand trowel with a wooden handle on a pale background.

Hand tools for first-time gardeners: what to look for

A pet food bowl filled with kibble, with a round paw-print tag hanging from the rim and a treat bone beside it.

Pet food subscriptions in Australia, and how they work

A tan dog lying relaxed on green grass.

Flea, tick and worming basics: where to buy, without the upsell

A slatted patio chair and a small round table under the edge of a sun umbrella.

Outdoor furniture: what to look for before the summer sales

Wooden compost bins in a community garden surrounded by plants.

Composting and worm farms for small backyards

An aloe plant growing in a terracotta pot against a white wall.

Indoor plants that are hard to kill, and where to buy them online

Leafy plants growing in a garden bed covered with mulch.

Watering and mulch basics for Aussie gardens

A small dog in a jacket lying in a round padded pet bed with a soft toy.

Choosing pet bedding: size, materials and washing

Three stacked storage boxes with lids beside an open woven basket.

Storage containers for decluttering: what to check

Folded striped towels and a folded linen sheet stacked on a wooden stool.

Towels and linen: what to look for before you buy

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Seasonal guide

Spring planting, done cheaply

What to look for when you start a veggie patch, with tips for your climate zone.

Check your climate zone first
Buy potting mix in bulk, not by the bag
Natives need less water once settled