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…
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…
Are you looking for some native perennial wildflowers to grow in your garden? Direct seeding in fall gives you a head start on beautiful spring blooms! Starting new perennials from seed is both economical and enjoyable. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen introduces 11 native perennial wildflowers you can sow this fall.
Looking for some low-maintenance ground cover? We've listed some of our favourite natives to provide you with inspiration.
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…
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…
This Hypericum is a low heatherlike needle-leafed evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. This St. Johnswort is native to open sites with deep sandy soils in coastal plain of the southeastern U.S. and is one of our favorite Hypericums. It is a good garden plant for sandy open sites with good drainage. It is one of many native Hypericum species probably first offered by Woodlanders. Photos courtesy of Shirley Denton
7 leading landscape designers reveal their favourite Australian natives. Give your garden a truly local feel!
By now you’ve (hopefully) read our April issue, including Native heroes, a look into the growing acceptance and availability of native plants for our gardens. Natives and friends in an LA front yard. Photo by Thomas J. Story My favorite quote is from Jason Dewees, horticulturist (and resident palm expert) at Flora Grubb Gardens in San Francisco:“Not every […]
When you think of wild pond plants, you might picture a tranquil scene straight out of a nature documentary. Native plants skirting the edges of a serene
One of the best things about growing native trees is that they are generally low maintenance and easy to care for.
Last Saturday, I spent a very enjoyable day touring 13 of the 21 gardens featured in the 2018 Gardens Gone Native Tour, hosted by the Sacram...
Welcome back to our homesteading blog! Today, we’re diving into the world of permaculture as we embark on the journey of establishing a native grassland prairie right from scratch. This prair…
Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama Grass) is a superb native grass that thrives in hot, dry gardens, where its showy summer flower spikes add grace and texture. Our strain has blue foliage that contrasts nicely with the mid-summer tan flowers, which mature to off-white seed heads in early fall. It's a very attractive winter grass with finely tapered, light-catching flower stems.
Living in coastal Victoria means that I get to admire lots of gorgeous banksias that grow naturally along the coastline. These hardy plants are dotted everywhere and are such a delight when they’re in full bloom. They’re also loved by many of the bird species that call this area home.
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Living in coastal Victoria means that I get to admire lots of gorgeous banksias that grow naturally along the coastline. These hardy plants are dotted everywhere and are such a delight when they’re in full bloom. They’re also loved by many of the bird species that call this area home.
Wisconsin is known for Green Bay, cheese, cold weather, and it’s also known for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and its Native American culture. In addition to all of this, we know that Wisconsin has some amazing
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Nine months ago we guerrilla gardened a native verge, to flesh out the space around the two trees we planted when we first moved into the house. In a remarkably short period of time it’s grow…
Pycnosorus Globosus 'Billy Buttons' - 15+ seedsBrighten your garden with these super colorful and fun Billy Buttons, an easily grown Australian native flower ball that looks great in any garden and will continue to please in floral arrangements and as a dried flower. Each of our Billy Button plants produce at least 150 flowers per year. Billy Buttons flower most seasons of the year. They are incredibly frost and drought tolerant. The plants are easily dividable and are fast growers from seed. Seed Starting Method Raise seedlings and plant out Sowing Depth 4mm Growing Season Spring & Summer Germination Time 7-21 days at around 8-22c Hardiness Hardy Perennial Plant Spacing 40cm Plant Height 100cm-120cm Planting Position Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil Days Until Maturity 200 days Growing tips WIll thrive in just about any conditions including boggy or dry soil. Ours do particularly well when given plenty of water. A highly tolerant plant.
Short Sleeve Shirt - Sketched Floral Looking for a modern and stylish Shirt to look your best? (or want him to!). Made with celebrations in mind this shirt is tailored to provide a relaxed and comfortable fit. It's casual silhouette ensures you can move freely and enjoy every moment of the festivities, without compromising on your style. Whether you're mingling with friends or hitting the dance floor, this shirt has got you covered. Life’s a party…. Dress like it! About the print: The Sketched Flora print features Banksias & Wax Flowers. Inspired by some of our favourite native plants this print is an abstract take on a floral garden party. Whether it's for a wedding, the races, or your next big event, you can't go wrong with this Short Sleeve Shirt. Click here to see our entire range of shirts. Sizes: S - XXL Material: 100% TencelStyle: Relaxed FitColour: Baby Pink, Orange, Off White Care Instructions: Hand Wash, Do Not Bleach, Hang Dry, Iron At A Medium Setting
• Our Superstar Aster Collection is an easy solution for late summer to fall color • Native Asters are important late-season food sources for bees and butterflies, including Monarchs • Five varieties of Asters offer an array of colors and varying heights which will refresh the garden with blooms, just as summer’s flowers begin to fade • Collection of 5 plants. Exclusively available at High Country Gardens
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There’s a huge selection of native grasses to choose from and most are drought-tolerant and don’t require a lot of care.
If you’re creating a certain colour scheme in your garden and are looking specifically for red native flowers, here’s a list of plants to consider.
Embrace Michigan native plants for a greener future. Learn about their importance, benefits, and how to integrate them into your garden.
When you’re first designing your Australian native garden, there are a few things that you need to consider before you start.
In recent years we have seen a greater awareness of the importance of pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. But what about all the other pollinators that form our ecosystems? Find out what we're overlooking with this selection from The Pollinator Victory Garden by Kim Eierman.
There are a lot of benefits to choosing native plants for your landscape. They tend to be low-maintenance, require less time and resources, and support local biodiversity.
From Banksias to Wattles, native trees are low-maintenance and attract birds and insects to your garden.
