Backyard Bliss: Your Guide to the Backyard Farmer range

Dreaming of fresh herbs, vibrant veggies, and flourishing flowers, all grown right in your own backyard? Well, your dreams are about to sprout into reality! The Grit is excited to introduce the Backyard Farmer range, a collection of innovative and user-friendly products designed to help both novice and experienced gardeners create their own thriving backyard oasis. This guide will walk you through the range, explaining what each product is and how you can use it to transform your outdoor space.

Trellises – Supporting Your Climbing Companions

What is a trellis?

Firstly, let's talk about trellises. A trellis is essentially a framework designed to support climbing plants. Think of it as a ladder for your veggies and flowers to climb! This support allows them to grow vertically, saving precious garden space and maximising sunlight exposure.

Backyard Farmer Trellises:

The Backyard Farmer range offers a variety of trellises in different sizes and colours to suit your needs:

• 600mm x 12m 25mm Trellis (Black & Green): This smaller trellis is perfect for compact spaces or for training smaller climbing plants like peas, beans, or certain flower varieties.
• 600mm x 12m 50mm Trellis (Black & Green): Offering a wider grid, this trellis is ideal for slightly larger plants that need more robust support.
• 900mm x 6m 25mm Trellis (Green): This taller trellis is a great choice for larger climbing plants like tomatoes, cucumbers, or passionfruit, providing them with ample room to reach their full potential.
• 900mm x 6m 50mm Trellis (Green): This is the heavy-duty option for your most vigorous climbers. The wider grid and increased height will ensure your plants have all the support they need.

How to use a trellis:

Setting up a Backyard Farmer trellis is straightforward. Simply secure the trellis to a wall, fence, or freestanding posts using appropriate fixings (not included). Then, as your plants grow, gently tie or weave their stems to the trellis for support.

Georgie Self-Watering Raised Garden Beds – Effortless Elevated Gardening

What are self-watering raised garden beds?

Next up, we have the ingenious Georgie Self-Watering Raised Garden Beds. These beds elevate your gardening game (literally!) and incorporate a clever self-watering system to take the guesswork out of watering.

Components of the Georgie System:

• Georgie Self-Watering Raised Garden Bed Planter (Grey & Green): This is the core of the system – a sturdy and stylish raised garden bed made from durable, food-grade plastic.
• Georgie Self-Watering Raised Garden Bed Metal Frame: For added stability and a modern aesthetic, you can opt for the metal frame that fits perfectly around the planter.
• Georgie Self-Watering Raised Garden Bed Shade Cover: Protect your delicate seedlings or sun-sensitive plants with this custom-designed shade cover.

How the Georgie system works:

The Georgie planter features a built-in reservoir at the base. You simply fill the reservoir with water, and the plants draw up moisture as needed through capillary action. This means your plants are always hydrated, even if you forget to water them for a few days!

Benefits of raised garden beds:

Furthermore, raised garden beds offer numerous advantages:

• Improved Drainage: Say goodbye to soggy soil! The elevated design promotes excellent drainage.
• Ergonomic Gardening: Reduce back strain and make gardening more accessible with a comfortable working height.
• Pest Control: Elevated beds can help deter some common garden pests.
• Soil Control: Fill the bed with your preferred soil mix for optimal growing conditions.

Seed Starting Success with Flori and Lula

Starting Seeds Indoors:

For many gardeners, starting seeds indoors is a crucial step for a successful growing season. The Backyard Farmer range offers two fantastic options for seed starting:

Flori Seed Propagation Unit (Grey & Green):

This compact unit is ideal for starting a wide variety of seeds. It features a base tray, a humidity dome to retain moisture, and individual cell trays for easy transplanting.

Lula Micro Greenhouse (Grey & Green):

The Lula Micro Greenhouse is perfect for creating a warm, humid environment for your seedlings. It features a sturdy base, a clear cover to trap heat and moisture, and adjustable vents for airflow control.

How to use seed starting units:

1. Fill the individual cells with a seed-starting mix.
2. Sow your seeds according to the instructions on the seed packet.
3. Water gently and cover with the humidity dome or greenhouse lid.
4. Place the unit in a warm, bright location, but out of direct sunlight.
5. Once seedlings have developed a few true leaves, they can be hardened off (gradually acclimated to outdoor conditions) before transplanting into your garden or larger pots.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the Backyard Farmer range at The Grit has everything you need to cultivate your own backyard paradise. From sturdy trellises to innovative self-watering systems and seed starting solutions, these products are designed to make gardening easier, more enjoyable, and more productive. So, dig in, get growing, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables and flowers!) of your labour!