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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,...

🌿 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...