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Caring for Your Plants Over the Summer Holidays
Australia’s summer holidays are a time for festive celebrations and well-deserved getaways, but the scorching heat and dry conditions can pose significant challenges for your beloved plants. From intense sunlight to unpredictable heatwaves, plant care in Australian summer requires extra attention to ensure your greenery thrives through the season. Whether you’re home or travelling, understanding
Colours of the Dahlia Family
Discover the vibrant colours of Dahlias, from bold reds to soft pastels. Learn how these diverse blooms can elevate any garden or floral arrangement.
The Enchanting World of Hostas
Explore Hostas, also known as Plantain Lilies, with their vibrant foliage and easy-care appeal, perfect for any garden design.
All Types of Irises and Their Uses
Irises are beloved for their delicate flowers, vibrant foliage and unique shape. Their beautiful nature has had a rich historical impact in art and culture, symbolic of faith, hope and wisdom. With a name owing its inception to the Greek goddess of rainbows, it is no surprise that irises boast a cacophony of colours and
Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Permaculture Garden
Learn how to start a permaculture garden: sustainable, eco-friendly, and thriving in any environment. Find out!
Daffodils in Pots
Best Soil for Daffodils in Pots High-Quality Potting Mix For growing daffodils in pots, it’s essential to use a high-quality potting mix. This mix is specifically designed to support healthy growth in container settings, where traditional garden soil can fail. Potting mixes are formulated to provide the right balance of drainage and nutrient retention, ideal
Choosing the Right Tulips for Pots
The secret to a stunning display of tulips in pots lies in selecting the right varieties. Tulips, in their glorious diversity, offer a palette of colours, shapes, and sizes, making certain types more suited to the confines of container gardening than others. When choosing tulip bulbs for pots, consider the following varieties renowned for their
Annual Versus Perennial: What’s the Difference?
Stepping into a fragrant, sun-filled garden can transport you to another world. The personal sense of achievement you feel when your flowers reach bloom can be incredible, particularly when you have designed your garden to perfectly coordinate the bloom times, colours and shapes to fit your style. One key factor that contributes to deciding what
Types and Colours of Grevillea
Grevillea, often referred to as the ‘jewels of the Australian flora’ have captured the hearts of garden enthusiasts across the world. These native Australian beauties not only adorn gardens with vibrant colours and textures, but also offer ecological benefits, drawing in a diverse range of pollinators. Garden Express takes pride in offering a wonderful range
