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Australian native plants were maligned for many years. They were said to be scruffy, uninteresting and dull. How wrong this is. Native gardens can be a delightful rainbow of colour throughout the seasons, with both brilliantly coloured bird-attracting flowers and stunningly coloured foliage.

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Sit back and enjoy warm days and nights in your favourite garden spot. With the warm weather hanging in the air there is no better place to be than the garden. After a busy day digging, planting, pruning ...

Outdoor living on a warm summer day is not complete without a BBQ. Whether it’s fish, meat or vegetarian food being prepared, the addition of freshly picked herbs will enhance their flavour exponentially

A garden on a unit balcony can be as creatively arranged as any on the ground. Container planting is the solution and the bigger the pots the greater the choice you’ll have, no matter what style you choose. ...

Here are our top tips for maintaining healthy houseplants. Plant care: Enhance colour and shine with an application of leaf shine to foliage, though avoid using on plants exposed to direct sunlight as this will cause leaf burn. ...

Edible Flowers - good enough to eat! Every garden should have vividly coloured flowers. Just as flowers for picking are a child’s delight, flowers for eating are a chef’s joy

There’s no better way to spend time with family and friends than in the comfort of your own backyard. Ah, the aroma of a summer luncheon wafting from your neighbour’s backyard. You pop your head over the fence, expecting to see the Smiths huddled over their rusty old barbecue. ...

Back in the day, having a water tank on your property was as Australian as sitting down to a Sunday roast. It was as iconic as the Hills Hoist and the Holden sedan – and just as valued. Regardless of whether ...

Find out how to transform ideas into reality - Landscaping is one of the most cost-effective ways to integrate your entertainment and relaxation areas. A complete, well thought-out garden design adds value to your home, enhances your lifestyle, and brings long-term enjoyment to the whole family. ...

Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla is the most common variety) are delightful plants whose flower colour is determined by the pH levels of the soil in which they grow. A typical garden bed will produce ...

Commonly found near the coast of NSW, Coastal Rosemary (westringia fruticosa) can withstand slat spray, but is just as suited to gardens inland. Great for hedging, and just as suited to a pot (20-30cm), this Australian native is one worth checking out. ...

The Callistemon is one of 34 species of Bottlebrush and are arguably Australia’s most well known native plant. Occurring naturally along the east coast, and southern parts of Australia’s west coast, Callistemon are among our most beautiful native foliage. ...