Garden Advice
Spring is a time when gardens come alive with colours and fragrances, but it's also a pivotal moment to think ahead. While many plants are in full bloom, this season offers an excellent window to plant new flowers, trees and...
Preparing Your Garden For Spring
As we approach the end of winter, garden preparation for spring shoots to the top of the to-do list. Warmer weather heralds a rush of new growth, flowering and planting opportunities. Now is the time to clean out, condition, plan...
What Should I Do With My Amaryllis After It Blooms?
“What should I do with my Amaryllis after it blooms?” This is a question we hear quite frequently. Here, we’ll explain what to do with Amaryllis after blooming is over for the season by showing how this fits into the...
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With their spectacular show of trumpet-like flowers around Christmas, Hippeastrums are a summer star. When it comes to growing this perennial bulb, also known by the common name* amaryllis, problems tend to be minimal - it’s tough, tolerant and pest...
You may know dahlias for their dazzling flowers, but did you know you can give them a boost with the help of other plants? If not, it’s time to get familiar with companion planting. Whether it’s a massed planting in...
With their striking, sculptural flowers, dahlias bring a touch of drama to the garden across summer and autumn. Given their popularity in floral arrangements, it’s no surprise that many dahlia enthusiasts seek to maximise blooms. A common question, then, is...
Australia’s Most Popular Winter-Flowering Plants
Cool-season flowers The cold season might see us spending more time indoors, but there’s still plenty to enjoy in the garden, especially with the wide range of winter-flowering plants available. In fact, some plants really come into their own at...
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Backyard Fruit - Trees You Should Grow
Backyard Fruit Trees Growing fruit trees to maturity is among the most rewarding of backyard activities. The truth is, you don’t even need a backyard - a sunny balcony or courtyard will do the trick, thanks to the growing range...
Pruning trees Trees are an important part of creating a flourishing garden, offering benefits ranging from structure and shading to animal habitat and maintaining soil health. Mastering the art of pruning lets you guide your trees to grow in ways...