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A little frog with a very big story Some days at Lumpy’s Nursery & Landscape Yard are all about plants, pots and landscaping.Other days… they’re about something much more special. This week, Tye’s mum came into the nursery asking for a very small bag of rocks. Now as most of you know, we don’t really do tiny bags — we think big when it comes to landscaping! But when she explained why she needed them, we were completely won over. Her son Tye had rescued a tiny marsh frog. When Tye first found him, little George only had one hind leg. He couldn’t sit upright and could only lie on his back, unable to flip himself over. It didn’t look...

Think you need a big yard to grow lemons? Think again. With the right setup, you can enjoy a lush, fruiting citrus tree on a balcony, patio or small courtyard. 🌿 Start with a Dwarf Variety Choose compact options like Dwarf Eureka or Dwarf Meyer. They stay manageable in size but still produce full-size, juicy fruit. 🪴 Use the Right Pot & Mix Select a pot at least 400mm wide with good drainage. Plant into a premium mix like Searles Fruit, Citrus & Rose Specialty Mix to give roots the airflow, moisture balance and nutrients they need. ☀️ Give It Sun Citrus love sunshine — aim for 6+ hours of direct sun daily for best flowering and fruiting. 💧 Feed &...

Christmas is all about spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying good food, sunshine and a few laughs. If you’re looking for a way to get everyone off their phones and into the fresh air, outdoor lawn games are the perfect solution. At Lumpy’s, we stock four crowd-pleasing favourites that suit all ages and skill levels — ideal for Christmas gatherings, backyard parties and holiday get-togethers. Championship Croquet Set A true classic that never goes out of style, croquet is perfect for relaxed competition and social fun. Our Championship Croquet Set is great for larger groups, encouraging friendly rivalry while still being easy enough for beginners to join in. Set it up on the lawn, pour a drink and...

A quirky history, a funny little tale… and why a gnome makes the PERFECT Christmas gift! Garden gnomes have been peeking out from flowerbeds and veggie patches for centuries — watching over gardens, bringing luck, and adding a little mischief along the way. But where did these whimsical characters actually come from? And why are they still loved around the world today? Let’s dig in (with a tiny shovel, of course!). A SHORT HISTORY OF THE HUMBLE GNOME Garden gnomes first appeared in Germany in the early 1800s, inspired by European folklore. For centuries, people believed that small, magical earth-dwellers protected farms, mines, and gardens by working through the night to keep plants thriving and pests away. The very first...

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,...