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There have been some extremely strong winds recently here in East Gippsland. We have also had some very cold weather. Nowhere near as cold as we used to have it in Canberra but certainly cold for…
Throughout Australia there are dedicated and knowledgeable people collecting, propagating, grafting, hybridising, tissue-culturing and nurturing...
Anthochaera carunculata The Red Wattlebird is one of the largest and most conspicuous of the honeyeaters, and is a commonly recorded garden bird. Attracted to the nectar of […]
Embrace the beauty of Australia's native flora by exploring these incredible grevillea varieties.
As the name “Showy” suggests, this large shrub or small tree puts on quite a display with its long, chartreuse cylindrical spikes and leathery, saw-tooth leaves that fan out in a circular pattern from each flower’s base. This stunning species is also called Green Banksia and Mint Julep due to its refreshing and revitalizing hue and Ricrac Banksia for its ridged, textural foliage. Flowering off and on all year round, speciosa peaks June through August creating amazing natural designs to be enjoyed in both the garden and when featured in floral designs. These proteas aren’t just for pretty décor, they’re for standing out… and this showy banksia certainly does that.
Do you want to create a garden of serenity? This article outlines a garden that does just that, along with tips on how to go about it.
Answers to the increasingly popular topic in Australia: ‘How do I grow natives in pots, courtyards and small gardens’. As well as hanging baskets!
Recently when I judged The 68th Chronicle Garden Competition, preceding Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers, I chose ‘Terrara’, a garden growing mainly Australian native plants as Gra…
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Canberra sure is lesser-known but a charming capital city and a trip here is incomplete without ticking off these top 17 things to do and see
Explore my Australian native cottage garden in pictures with this photo gallery. I hope it inspires you to plant more flowering native plants in your garden.
Growing tips, disease prevention and the use of Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos) in Garden Design
Family Timaliidae White-eyes are an extended Old World family of small insectivorous birds, with 95 species widely distributed across Africa, Asia, Australasia and the Pacific Islands. Of the […]
Leucophyta brownii / Cushion Bush
This Woolooware garden from Grant Boyle came with a strong brief to maximise native plant life and some inventive upcycling.
Short on time but looking to create a stunning garden space? Try the 10 best low-maintenance plants guaranteed to save time without sacrificing style.
Australian native garden design has endless opportunities. These beautiful Australian landscapes show just some of the unique flora on offer.
