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Every December, while the world buzzes with Christmas excitement, Santa quietly begins one of his most important seasonal rituals — checking on his gardens. Yes, even the North Pole has a garden… though it’s a little frostier than ours in Tuncurry! But rumour has it that Santa LOVES to sneak away for a quick visit to Lumpy’s Nursery & Landscape Yard — and who could blame him? Even the jolliest man on earth needs a break from toy production, sleigh polishing and reindeer wrangling. Here’s what Santa gets up to when he pops by our nursery: 🎄 1. Santa’s Favourite Plants Aren’t Just Christmas Bushes While he adores a good Ceratopetalum, Santa has a surprisingly soft spot for anything bright,...

🌿 Lumpy’s Nursery & Landscape Yard At Lumpy’s we live and breathe green—it’s what we do every day, right here at 27 Chapmans Road, Tuncurry. Our full-sized garden centre offers: cacti & succulents, climbers, colour plants, edibles, grasses, ground-covers, indoor/shade plants, roses, seedlings, trees and shrubs. We’re more than a nursery: we’re also a landscape yard, supplying bulk soils, mulches, stones, turf and sands. And as you know we are the Mid-Coast’s destination for people who want style as well as substance—with our landscaped car-park, meandering paths, signage on plants so customers can ask by name, and a thoughtful retail experience. 🍺 Pacific Ocean Brewery Just around the corner (8 Norfolk Close, Tuncurry), Pacific Ocean Brewery is the local craft beer hub: brewing...

Hydrangeas have long been one of Australia’s favourite flowering shrubs. With their huge mophead blooms, lush foliage and stunning colour variations, they bring instant elegance to gardens, courtyards, patios and indoor arrangements. Here’s your ultimate guide to growing beautiful hydrangeas. 🌞 Climate Hydrangeas are surprisingly adaptable, growing well in coastal NSW.They prefer: Mild summers Morning sun + afternoon shade Moist, rich, well-drained soil 💧 Watering Hydrangeas The name hydrangea literally means “water vessel”, so it’s no surprise these beauties LOVE consistent moisture. Water deeply at the base 2–3 times per week Increase watering during heatwaves Mulch generously to help retain soil moisture For the MidCoast region, mulching is especially helpful due to sandy soils and coastal breezes. 🌱 Feeding Your...

There’s nothing worse than relaxing outdoors only to have flies buzzing around your food and drinks. Luckily, there’s an easy, low-odour solution — the EnviroSafe Alfresco Fly Trap! 🌿 The Smarter, Cleaner Way to Catch Flies The EnviroSafe Alfresco Fly Trap is a clever design that separates captured flies from the bait. This simple but effective feature keeps unpleasant odours to a minimum, making your outdoor entertaining spaces far more enjoyable. Unlike traditional fly traps, the captured flies are kept out of the bait solution, meaning: Less smell and fewer maintenance hassles. Easy disposal with no mess and no fuss. Attractive design that blends beautifully with outdoor décor — no more unsightly jars full of flies! 💚 Eco-Friendly and Safe...

The Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) is one of the world’s rarest and most extraordinary trees. Known as a “living fossil,” it was thought to be extinct for over 2 million years until its dramatic rediscovery in 1994 in a remote canyon of the Wollemi National Park, NSW. Since then, this remarkable species has captured the imagination of gardeners, conservationists, and collectors worldwide. A Tree with Ancient Origins The Wollemi Pine dates back to the time of the dinosaurs, making it one of the oldest and most unique plants on Earth. Its survival story is nothing short of miraculous – preserved in a hidden pocket of wilderness until modern times. Owning one means you’re not just planting a tree – you’re safeguarding...