Weeds are one of the biggest challenges in any garden. They compete with plants for nutrients, water and sunlight, and they can quickly take over garden beds. They also look like you don’t love your house and garden!

One of the simplest ways to reduce this problem is by installing eco weed matting. Weed mats are breathable landscape fabrics that block sunlight to suppress weeds while still allowing water, air and nutrients to reach plant roots.

Using weed mats provides several practical benefits:

• Reduces the need for constant weeding

• Helps retain moisture in the soil

• Keeps garden beds tidy

• Reduces the need for weed spraying which takes time!

Weed mat Installation is straightforward. After clearing existing weeds, the mat is rolled out across the soil, secured with landscape pins, and small holes are cut where plants will grow.

For gardeners who prefer natural materials, Pillar Products also offers Coco Weedmat made from coconut fibres. Coco weedmat allows excellent drainage and airflow while still preventing weeds from growing through garden beds.

Australia’s climate can be tough on plants. Intense sunlight, strong winds and sudden weather changes can stress plants and dry out garden beds quickly. Using shade cloth and garden shade screening can help create a more controlled growing environment.

Pillar Products offers several shade solutions designed to filter sunlight while allowing airflow. Shade cloth works particularly well in:

• Balcony or terrace gardens in urban areas

A great  example is the Hessian Eco Shade Cloth which helps protect plants while maintaining airflow.

For gardeners with north-facing courtyards or exposed backyard areas, shade cloth can reduce plant stress and help maintain soil moisture, reducing how often plants need watering.

Many plants require support to grow properly, especially climbing vegetables, flowering vines and tall plants. Without support, plants can bend, break in windy conditions or grow unevenly. Pillar Products offers a range of garden plant supports designed to make this easy.

These include Coco stakes, garden trellis netting, plant ties, coco twine and climbing supports. These supports are particularly useful in small gardens or terrace house courtyards, where vertical growing allows gardeners to maximise limited space.

Coco stakes, made from natural coconut fibre, are especially effective for climbing plants because they retain moisture and encourage strong vertical growth.

Plant ties also help keep stems secure without damaging them as plants grow.

For gardeners who dabble with growing a few vegetables in the family gardens or compact city garden beds, installing plant supports early prevents plants from collapsing later in the season.

Many plants require support to grow properly, especially climbing vegetables, flowering vines and tall plants. Without support, plants can bend, break in windy conditions or grow unevenly. Pillar Products offers a range of garden plant supports designed to make this easy.

These include Coco stakes, garden trellis netting, plant ties, coco twine and climbing supports. These supports are particularly useful in small gardens or terrace house courtyards, where vertical growing allows gardeners to maximise limited space.

Coco stakes, made from natural coconut fibre, are especially effective for climbing plants because they retain moisture and encourage strong vertical growth.

Plant ties also help keep stems secure without damaging them as plants grow.