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Have you heard of the ‘floppy sprinkler’?

Most people haven’t, but it could be poised to be the next big thing in efficient irrigation and watering.

The revolutionary design of the sprinkler is remarkable.

It has one small moving part, so no wear and tear. It delivers water in uniform 3mm sized droplets with no misting. It covers a circle 14m across – that’s 154sq.m. It uses 40% less water than other standard sprinklers. It works in low or high pressure systems. It has an inbuilt flow controller, so it delivers exactly the same amount and rate of water no matter what.

The simple design is made up of a hard outer case that houses a silicone tube. The floppy tube rises up and out the top when the tap is turned on. The floppy silicone tube then flails about in a structured pattern, creating the even droplet distribution.

The watering system is really useful for larger areas of grass or large garden beds. It is particularly good for horticultural and tree crops.

It can be mounted on a stand on the ground or up to any height using a riser pipe – so it can be made to mimic rainfall from above tree foliage if wanted.

If you’d like to see them in action, head down to the Glasshouse Garden Centre on Steve Irwin Way (opposite the Pineapple Patch Chinese Restaurant) and speak to Neil.

They are using it in their nursery and selling the sprinklers ready to go with a PVC stand and riser set up.

This set up is made locally to fit the sprinklers and can be ordered to be at whatever height you want.

If you’re interested in an easy, simple, maintenance free and water efficient sprinkler for your larger garden, yard or small farm, the floppy sprinkler system may just be right for you.

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Splash out with a spa Spa design, technology and efficiency has come a long way in recent years. No longer the hard to maintain power guzzlers of yesteryear, spas are now much more energy efficient, easy to manage and streamlined in design to offer a beautiful body of water that can enhance the look and lifestyle options of any home.

Andrina (Andy) Tribbeck, from award-winning family-run business Poolwerx Nambour, says she has seen the popularity of spas steadily increase over the past few years. She credits this renewed interest to a number of factors, including the appeal to customers looking to downsize yet still wanting to enjoy the benefits of an easy to manage body of water, a cost-effective all-round swimming season and the therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy jets.

With the countdown to Christmas now on, a spa can certainly add that extra sparkle and ‘wow factor’ to entertaining. Customers who buy now can get a deluxe spa for the standard price, saving

up $2000, plus they can also receive a free Wi-Fi Smartlink control system valued at $1500.

Andy says they have a spa to suit every backyard from the compact but feature-packed Mt Cascade at 2x2m up to the family sized Mt Forbes swim spa at 4.5x2.3m.

“Installation is super simple. Depending on the model, you just need a concrete slab and either a 15amp or a 32amp power supply. Once we deliver, you just add water, turn it on and it's ready to go,” she says.

Spas are also portable and hold their value.

Selling Australian-made spa products also means that parts are readily available, often arriving the next day after order. Inbuilt water technology systems also mean far less chemicals are used compared to traditional spas. For an even more luxurious spa experience, minerals can be added for the ultimate in relaxation and enjoyment.

“We see more customers looking at luxury hydrotherapy spas. We sell Deluxe Banff Spas,

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The word hibiscus evokes thoughts of the large bright flowers of tropical isles, but there are more than 1000 hibiscus species worldwide, including 35 species that are native to Australia.

Three species have been found in Glass House Mountains National Park, and these are equally as showy and spectacular as the tropical species, though quite different in form.

The most common local hibiscus is the native rosella, Hibiscus heterophyllus, which grows as a rounded shrub on the fringes of rainforest and tall forest. There is much variation in the flowers of this species, with local shrubs having white and pink flowers (pictured). Other local species are H divaricatus and H splendens (splendid hibiscus).

In the garden, native hibiscus shrubs can be used for hedging or as a screen, as a feature, in a mixed planting or even as a container plant. They are wonderful bird and insect attractors, as their flowers produce copious amounts of nectar, and the seed capsules provide a feast for seed-eaters, such as rainbow lorikeets. The prolonged flowering from spring to summer make these an important part of the natural ecosystem, encouraging natural pest control as the insects use the plant as a food source and are themselves controlled by a wide range of predators.

Many hibiscus species are known bush foods, with edible flowers, leaves and even roots. The petals make an attractive garnish for salads and can be preserved as a chutney or jam, made into a syrup, or used to make teas.

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Based in Mooloolah Valley, Dani Farmer from D. Farmer Carpentry and Construction has the trade knowledge and expertise to help you extend your home living space.

The fully licensed carpenter and trade professional has been involved in construction work for more than a decade, and in the past 13 years has successfully completed many shed conversions and granny flats.

Dani explains that shed conversions are a perfect solution for those wanting to expand their living space using existing structures.

Relatively easy to construct, he says conversions are a great way to capitalise on existing floor space, add value to your property and for those wanting to provide additional living, bathroom or kitchen areas – an easy solution to comfortably accommodate more family and visitors.

For structural work requiring council approval, Dani is happy to facilitate all the required processes and professional sign offs.

He can even get a draftsman to come in to draw up plans and arrange an engineer to ensure the approval and permit process is as straight forward as possible. Dani said some conversions don’t require council approval – it all depends on individual factors.

“We know the processes involved and are happy to help make it easy for our client,” he said.

Dani and his team pride themselves on providing quality renovations and have a great team of allied professionals to assist with additional work such as plumbing or electrical if required for larger jobs.

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In the Garden Jobs for the yard in December The long spells of dry weather can make your soils water repellent. Use soil wetting granules to make the most of any storm rainfall.

The wet humid weather is heaven for vegetable caterpillars and grasshoppers. They can strip leafy green veges overnight. Hand remove or spray with a natural spray (such as Dipel) every couple of days. Remember that water washes off any sprays, so repeat after rain or overhead irrigation.

Tunnelling ants are active and can cause headaches in pot plants. Drown them by watering with soapy water, maybe with a few drops of a garden insecticide.

Paw paw trees that have grown too tall cut be cut back now. Cut the stem to 1m off the ground and cover the cut top with a large can.

Prune back your grevilleas by a third and feed with a low phosphorus fertiliser. This simulates being burnt back in a bushfire and stimulates them to grow more branches – more branches means more flowers.

Don’t forget to slip-slop-slap when you go out in the garden, even if it is for a short period. Try to do most of the work in the mornings or the afternoons, so that you miss the heat of the day.

Take a water bottle with you too. Keeping well hydrated is just as important.

Tidy up the garden for Santa – he doesn’t think too highly of a messy garden.

What’s on for gardeners in December • Elimbah-Caboolture Herb Club – December 7, 10am meeting at the Caboolture PCYC in Toovey Street, Caboolture. Call Ruth on 5496 7649 to find out more.

• Glasshouse Country Orchid Society – no meeting in December. The Christmas party is on December 9 at The Hideaway. Members and guests most welcome. Contact Robyn on 0427 138 168.

Vegetables Plant tomato, capsicum, snake bean, okra, eggplant, sweet corn, lettuce (leafy varieties), radish, sweet potato, cucumber, zucchini, choko, pumpkin, rockmelon, watermelon and rosella.

Flowers Plant cosmos, marigold, salvia, zinnia, begonia, celosia, gomphrena, sunflower, torenia, ageratum, aster, impatiens and coleus.

If you haven’t done it yet, prune your azaleas to keep them nice and compact, and give them a feed with azalea fertiliser. Spray them with Confidor or Multiguard to protect the leaves from the dreaded azalea lacebug.

• Native Plants Sunshine Coast – December 8 talks on creating habitat for native animals at Mary Cairncross theatrette. By invitation only.

Enquiries: npscevents@gmail.com or 5494 9187.

• Faunawatch – no event for December. Phone Paul on 0422 429 594 for details on how to get involved.

• Peachester Garden Club – no meeting in December. Next meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Suealla Lanceley’s garden, 9.30am. Visitors welcome and bring along a chair. For more information phone 5496 9169.

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