Daphne Odora: Plant Care Guide
A small shrub with an outsized fragrance Daphne odora is a compact evergreen shrub grown almost entirely for one remarkable feature: its intensely fragrant winter and…
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Growing plants well in Australian climates and soils.
Spuria Iris Information and Growing Guide
A tall, elegant iris for the back of the border Spuria iris is a tall, vigorous group of iris varieties valued for their elegant, orchid-like flowers…
Watsonia: Growing and Care Notes
A striking bulb with an important caveat for Australian gardeners Watsonia is a tall, elegant, bulb-forming perennial in the iris family, producing spikes of trumpet-shaped flowers…
Kniphofia: Red Hot Poker (Torch Lily) Growing Guide
A bold, architectural statement plant for a sunny Australian border Kniphofia — widely known as red hot poker or torch lily — is a striking, architectural…
Aster Care: Growing the Easter Daisy
A late-season daisy that fills the autumn gap in Australian gardens Aster — often called the Michaelmas daisy, and known to many Australian gardeners simply as…
Alstroemeria: Growing Guide for Australian Gardens
The Peruvian lily: a long-flowering favourite for Australian gardens Alstroemeria, commonly called the Peruvian lily or lily of the Incas, is a tuberous perennial prized for…
Rudbeckia Care and Propagation
A tough, cheerful daisy for the Australian border Rudbeckia, commonly known as black-eyed Susan or coneflower, is a hardy, free-flowering perennial that brings a long run…
Praying Mantis in the Garden: Benefits, Pest Control & How to Attract Them!
Praying mantises are one of the most fascinating beneficial insects you can find in an Australian garden. Their distinctive folded front legs and patient hunting style…
Why Grow Daylilies in Pots?
Growing daylilies in pots is an excellent option for gardeners with limited space or anyone wanting to add colourful flowers to patios, balconies, courtyards or entertaining…