Connect with people who understand what you are going through, seek advice and surround yourself with support. We're free, anonymous, and professionally moderated 24/7.
Unknown userMember
A SOS to any green thumbs out there
I have always found gardening to be therapeutic and it has given me great joy. However, after a major crisis with Mr Darcy's health I have not had been able to get back into it. Have other gardeners suffered from a similar hiatus and how have you recovered and got going again?
Darcy
PS have a spot that needs filling any recommendations for a 1m high cool climate white flower plant?
In response to: Self care by growing a garden
Unknown userMember
String pull extension lopper @Smc???
In response to: Self care by growing a garden
AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Not big on garden motor things. Sorry. @Former-Member
In response to: Self care by growing a garden
DeterminedSenior Contributor
@Former-Member
Have just been looking at something like this for myself and have decided battery operated is the best option. (For us anyway).
Bunnings have a wide variety ranging from budget to commercial quality.
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
DeterminedSenior Contributor
Just a couple of options
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
DeterminedSenior Contributor
I am currently using a 40+ year old electric b&d that was my dads.
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
Unknown userMember
We have a corded drill @Determined as we didn't use a cordless one enough to keep the battery going which is why I thought a petrol one might be better.
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
DeterminedSenior Contributor
I did wonder about that @Former-Member as I have the same problem with my drill but figured the hedge trimmer would get more use.
Hopefully anyway. And you can now get tools that use the same battery for everything ensuring adequate use. I am also looking at a blower vac for cleaning gutters.
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
DeterminedSenior Contributor
That and we have a front hedge that will require regular attention.
In response to: Re: Self care by growing a garden
Unknown userMember
Wondering if we should just get in a gardener who we know owns the equipment for the job @Determined. We don't really have any other jobs for him to do as Mr D is keeping up with things relatively well.
In response to: Self care by growing a garden
AdgeSenior Contributor
I've only used the dedicated hedgetrimmer (not attachment) ones @Former-Member
So I don't know about those attachments.
Adge
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
You’ll soon be able to use one secure login to access all SANE services.
For added security, members are now required to log in with their email address and password - member names are no longer supported for logging in.
If you had a Forums account before 19 May 2026 and haven’t set up your new login yet, you'll be prompted to set up your new secure login when you sign-in.
Fields marked * are required
