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How to Choose the Best Shade-Loving Plants for Your Garden
2024-02-22
This article will guide you on how to select the best shade-loving plants, focusing specifically on those few plants that grow flower beautifully in the shade.
From Outback to Backyard: How to Design, Build and Maintain an Australian Native Garden
2024-02-21
Creating a garden that not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home but also pays homage to local flora and the natural landscape is a rewarding endeavour.
What Flowers to Plant Now in Sydney
2024-02-20
This article aims to guide you through the nuances of Sydney's climate and provide a detailed seasonal guide on what flowers to plant now in Sydney.
Sowing Seeds of Healing: Therapeutic Horticulture and Mental Health
2024-02-19
Amidst the various therapeutic approaches, horticultural therapy stands as an innovative method to address mental health issues.
Therapeutic Horticulture and Intellectual Disabilities: Access, Advantages, and Opportunities
2024-02-18
In an increasingly fast-paced world, the calming, therapeutic benefits of horticulture are being recognised more than ever.
Creating Fragrant Gardens: The Ultimate Guide to Smellscapes in Landscape Design
2024-02-17
We'll delve into sensory garden ideas that focus on the olfactory experience, exploring the role of scented plants.
Embracing Touch: Enhancing Sensory Gardens with Tactile Elements
2024-02-16
Sensory gardens are a delightful concept in the realm of horticulture, designed to stimulate all five senses.
Harmonious Acoustics: Crafting an Auditory Experience in Your Sensory Garden
2024-02-15
A sensory garden, as the name suggests, is designed to stimulate and engage all five senses.
How to Properly Deadhead Your Garden Plants for Continuous Blooms
2024-02-14
In the realm of horticulture, one practice stands out as essential for maintaining the health and vibrancy of your garden: deadheading.
Sowing Seeds of Healing: Therapeutic Horticulture and Physical Disabilities
2024-02-13
Horticulture therapy is a time-tested practice that has shown considerable benefits for individuals with physical disabilities.
Cultivating Growth: Therapeutic Horticulture for Children
2024-02-12
In recent years, horticulture therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in fostering children's development. By engaging with nature, children not only learn about the world around them but also cultivate vital skills and enhance their well-being.
Designing a Low Maintenance Garden
2024-02-11
Have you ever wondered how much time and effort you could save with a low-maintenance garden?
The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Grasses: Native Australian Ornamental Grasses
2024-02-10
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ornamental grass maintenance, specifically focusing on a unique and diverse range of native Australian varieties.
Kangaroo Paw Flowering Timeline: When to Expect and How to Maximise Their Beauty?
2024-02-09
The kangaroo paw plant (Anigozanthos spp.) is a beloved native of Australia. Renowned for its unique, velvety flowers that resemble the shape of a kangaroo's paw, this plant brings a touch of exotic charm to any garden.
Lawn Alternatives in Australia: Low Maintenance and Eco-Friendly Options
2024-02-08
As the world becomes more environmentally conscious, the trend towards lawn alternatives is gaining momentum, particularly in Australia.
Native Gardens: A Comprehensive Guide to Selecting, Planting, and Maintaining Native Plants
2024-02-07
Like any garden, native gardens need regular maintenance to look their best, perform as they’re supposed to, and contribute positively to local biodiversity.
Planting Guide: When Is the Best Time to Plant Kangaroo Paws and How to Prepare the Soil?
2024-02-06
Kangaroo paws (Anigozanthos) are a unique and striking addition to any garden, with their vibrant floral colours and unusual shape.
Transform Your Garden Into a Butterfly Paradise: The Ultimate Guide
2024-02-05
Are you trying to encourage butterflies into your garden? Perhaps you’ve tried to do so and failed, or maybe you’re just starting your butterfly-attracting journey.
Metrosideros: The NZ Christmas Bush
2024-02-04
In this article, we explore this unique plant, its care requirements, and how to use it in your garden design.
Perfect Spacing of Your Callistemon Hedges: Bottlebrushes for Screening and Shape
2024-02-03
In this article, we will provide expert tips and guidelines for spacing your callistemon hedges to perfection.
12 Reasons Why Won’t My Callistemon Flower?
2024-02-01
Have you been meticulously caring for your callistemon, only to be left wondering why it isn't producing those stunning, pollinator-attracting bottlebrushes?
EXCITING NEW PLANTS UNVEILED FOR 2023-2024!
2024-01-31
Hey, plant enthusiasts and green-thumb warriors! Get ready to spice up your landscapes and gardens…
The Best Australian Native Plants for Pollinators
2024-01-13
Want to know what are the best Australian Native Plants for pollinators? If so, you're in the right place. In this article, we’re exploring how to create a haven for local pollinators.
Ladybirds: Ferocious Aphid Pest Predators
2024-01-11
This article provides practical guidance on how you can encourage the presence of these beneficial insects in your garden or landscape.
Cultivating a Welcoming Environment for Micro Wasps
2024-01-09
Create a thriving environment for micro wasps with our expert tips and tricks. Maximize pest control efficiency and biodiversity in your garden today!
Designing a Manicured Garden: A Comprehensive Guide
2024-01-07
Ever wondered how some gardens look immaculate all year round? These gardens, known as manicured gardens, are the epitome of horticultural excellence.
Discover the Beauty of Designing with Ground Covers
2024-01-06
Ground covers, a diverse group of plants, are an amazing addition to just about any landscape design.
How Plants Help with Climate Change
2024-01-05
Plants, including those in your backyard, can be one of our most effective tools in battling climate change.
How to Plant Lomandra on Roadsides for Erosion Control
2024-01-04
This article is tailored for experienced home gardeners and professional landscape designers who want to learn the basics of designing gardens with hedged plants.
Best Australian Native Plants for Clay Soils
2024-01-03
Rich in nutrients and known for its water-retaining properties, clay soil has the potential to be the perfect bed for your plants. However, it does pose certain challenges when it comes to gardening.