Conifers are everyone’s first choice when it comes Christmas trees but if you want a different type of Christmas tree here’s a few hints.
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Gardening is a Learning Curve
Rain and humidity can create havoc in the garden—think weeds, pests, yellowing plants, and fungus. This guide shares practical strategies to adapt to wet weather, from liquid fertilising weekly with adjusted ratios to managing pests with neem oil and controlling weeds organically. Embrace the unpredictability of gardening by evolving your plant choices, trimming, mulching, and learning to work with Mother Nature.
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Hosting Christmas at your place this year? Get your garden party-ready with this quick and practical guide. Start by decluttering and tidying your lawn for a neat appearance. Trim plants lightly, remove dead flowers, and mulch for a polished look. Add instant festive colour with ready-made flower pots or hanging baskets. With these simple steps, your garden will be ready to impress your guests!
Read MoreCaladium
Caladiums are grown for their beautiful leaves which appear in the warmer months from corms. The older and fuller in the pot or garden the better the leaf colour.
Read MoreMastering Water-Wise Gardening for a Dry Summer
Creating a water-wise garden involves choosing the right plants, caring for the soil, and watering effectively. Healthy soil is essential for proper hydration, and deep watering promotes robust plant roots.
Read MoreNative Daisy
Brachyscome multifida is endemic to Australia and a brilliant free flowering hardy ground cover daisy. This cute little daisy has fine feathery foliage and can grow to about 50cm diameter and about 40cm high.
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Ixoras have dark green leathery leaves and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer and autumn. They can be a little hard to grow but are worth the effort
Read MoreWay to my Heart
Valentine's Day is a great day to remind ourselves how awesome and special our loved ones are. Sure many of us think it's a little over commercialized but honestly who wouldn't get a little tingle up their spine when their loved one arrived home with a flowering plant and champagne!
Read MoreBrilliant Australian Native Plant
Summer Red Eucalyptus would have to be the best flowering Australian Native gum tree for suburbia.
Read MoreRoses are Red
The rose has long been a source of fascination and meaningfulness for cultures around the world. I have never claimed to know the secrets of growing roses in a climate where for about six months of the year we have what feels like 100% humidity but here are a few of my tips.
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