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If this spring is anything to go by, this coming summer is set to be a scorcher. While you might think your garden will cope well with the extreme climates that the Aussie envir...
I write this as I sit in my living room, extremely cold, and with multiple layers on. It's darn chilly outside, and it's only just turning to winter. Each year I forget how cold...
Just because winter is quickly creeping up on us and shattering our bones with its freezing chill doesn't mean we can't prepare our gardens for the warmth coming around the corn...
The best way to teach a child is by engaging all the senses. Gardening is a great way to do that as kids can feel the dirt, see the colours, shapes and sizes of the plants, hear...
Chia pets are all the rage with young kids and are a great addition to the family garden or to sit on the windowsill inside. Teach your kids the importance of nurturing when it...
Bet you didn't know about these cool florae! Check out our favourite obscure plants for this month! Nepenthes More commonly known as the Tropical Pitcher Plant, the nepenthes sp...
The winter holidays are here and what better way to spend time with your kids than by creating a winter wonderland for their fairy friends. There are a number of different ideas...
There are an incredible amount of innovative and spectacular gardens around the world that are a testament to the creative and horticultural minds behind their conception. From...
You've probably heard that bee populations are sadly on the decline, and some species are in danger of becoming extinct because of pesticides, habitat destruction and less flowe...
It can be difficult to plan and plant a new garden, especially if you have a particular layout or plan in mind. Hedges can be particularly hard to grow. Getting the right plant...
Although you may not realise it, anyone can grow a range of useful plants, even if they don't really have the time or space to do so. Herbs can be grown almost anywhere, and tak...
5 Books Every Gardener Should Own Gardeners are a funny and passionate bunch. They are the pensive, tranquil types who like to live a peaceful existence in beautiful surrounding...
The Best Gardening Apps for the Tech-savvy Gardener Apps are increasingly improving and simplifying our everyday lives in many different areas. It seems there's an app for every...
Camellias are one of the most beautiful flowering plants that can transform your garden into a magical realm. The biggest attraction of all camellias is versatility as there are...
Do you know that many fruits and vegetables that we consume on a daily basis, during some time or the other, may have been exposed to pesticides, herbicides etc. and could carry...
Growing plants in containers is a practice that has existed for thousands of years. In some places, this is the only way to grow certain varieties of plants all year round as wi...
Our gardens are an ideal habitat for a host of animals, both beneficial and detrimental to our plantlife. With a little bit of planning and effort, you can tip the scales in you...
If you are an avid gardener, you will quickly notice if something has disturbed your plants. The problem can often be in identifying what is causing the disruption, because ther...
When it comes to designing your dream garden, following trends isn't always necessary. Your perfect garden will be unique and suited to your tastes, but keeping an eye on the la...
At long last, spring is finally here, and your garden will soon be at its most beautiful. In order to make the most of your gorgeous outdoor space, you'll need to prepare your g...
Hedges in our outdoor area not only add beauty to the exterior space, but also plays various roles such as improving privacy, blocking wind and reducing noise. You can make the...
Do you have that one neighbour whose yard reminds you of the Garden of Eden? Beautiful flowers that blossom all year round, well-trimmed hedges that surprisingly never overgrow,...
You didn't think it was possible, did you? That one day you would be standing in front of your own tree nursery just waiting for the luscious fruits to ripen so that you can dig...
Basil is one of the most important herbs, used in Thai, Italian and Indian cooking. Basil, sweet Italian (Ocimum basilicum) not only adds flavour to the food, but has many medic...
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