Ben Sims is a landscape business owner and a board member for the Landscape Industry Association of Western Australia. This time, he's popped on to help us understand some of the basics of garden maintenance; we talk about pruning, feeding native plants, and what he looks for when he turns up on-site.EPISODE LINKSIf you aren't following Ben on Facebook, may I suggest that you go ahead and do that now: https://www.facebook.com/BensGDNSMake sure you also check out Ben’s business website where there are a tonne of useful blog articles: https://www.benslandscapingandgardeningperth.com.au/Ben recommends the WA Lawn Addict Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1382836178502501/He also mentioned Water Corp in WA: https://www.watercorporation.com.au/And the Arboricultural Association's resources: https://trees.org.uk/Training-And-EventsDaniel mentioned Cass Turnbull (R.I.P.) from Plant Amnesty was his pruning "guru": https://www.plantamnesty.org/View Cass's Youtube playlists: https://www.youtube.com/user/plantamnesty/playlistsCheck out the Manutec soil pH testing kit: http://www.soilphtesting.com/FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comYou’ll find heaps of educational blog articles, including Integrated Pest Management, How To Prune For Natural Shape, and What Is Healthy Soil, And How Can We Build It?.LET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.