Yardspiration

Real projects. Practical know-how. Landscaping ideas built for North Queensland yards.

From fire pit weekends to wet-season recovery, every Yardspiration post is written by the team at Diggers — so the advice works for the climate, the soil, and the way we actually build things up here in Mackay.

How to Prep a Raised Garden Bed for Veggies & H...

If there's one month of the year to start a veggie patch in Mackay, June is it. The wet has finished, the humidity has dropped, the mornings are cool, and...

How to Prep a Raised Garden Bed for Veggies & H...

If there's one month of the year to start a veggie patch in Mackay, June is it. The wet has finished, the humidity has dropped, the mornings are cool, and...
The Six Different Types of Soil and Why Gardene...

Healthy plants start with healthy soil — but not all soil is created equal. From quick-draining sandy soils to nutrient-rich loam, your soil type shapes everything that grows above it....

The Six Different Types of Soil and Why Gardene...

Healthy plants start with healthy soil — but not all soil is created equal. From quick-draining sandy soils to nutrient-rich loam, your soil type shapes everything that grows above it....
Build the Ultimate Backyard Fire Pit Area

A fire pit area is one of the best weekend projects going around — and with Mackay's dry season kicking in, now's the time. Here's how to build one from...

Build the Ultimate Backyard Fire Pit Area

A fire pit area is one of the best weekend projects going around — and with Mackay's dry season kicking in, now's the time. Here's how to build one from...