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There’s nothing like a vase of freshly-cut flowers and there’s nothing like growing the flowers yourself. Discover 12 flowers that make the cut.   1. Kangaroo paws Anigozanthos Colourful and distinctive, kangaroo paw is one of the most recognised and rewarding natives you can grow and it makes an excellent cut flower. Varieties like Bush Pearl and Bush Blitz flower almost...

Whether it's a cactus, snake plant or the cool-sounding dragon tree, this Father's Day show dad he’s the greatest with one of these five plant picks.     1. Cactus Cactaceae For a plant that’s as hardy and low-care as dad, choose a cactus. These slow-growing desert dwellers are unique thanks to their prickly suit of armour - and while it’s...

From mowing and pests to weeding and feeding season by season, discover lawn care basics for grass you can be proud of. Mowing Mowing is the best form of weed control. During the warmer months, mow your lawn weekly. In the cooler months, mow every second or third week. The next thing to consider is mowing height. It makes sense to assume that...

From the stylish rubber plant to the lush rhapis palm, these 10 green and gorgeous plants are the kind of houseguests that will always be welcome in your home. 1. Sansevieria The almost un-killable Sansevieria thrives on neglect, making it perfect for the forgetful gardener. 2. Fiddle-leaf fig Ficus lyrata This handsome, stylish plant with fiddle-shaped, deep green leaves is happiest...

When every inch of your garden is precious, it's worth having a few space-saving ideas up your sleeve to make the most of your bijou space.   1. Leave some room It can be tempting to fill your garden with wonderful things, but a bit of breathing space created with paving, stepping stones, pebbles or a patch of lawn (real or artificial), is...

Whether you want to spruce up your space for a party night or just want to welcome living flowering colour inside, here are 13 outdoor plants that love to holiday indoors.   1. Philodendron The word philodendron translates to ‘tree lover’ because of the plant’s ability to grow on trees. But this lush ornamental plant with large and glossy leaves...

From snapdragon to stock, a sprinkling of edible flowers will transform your next meal from everyday to gourmet. Here are 11 of our favourite flowers to feast on.   Daisy Bellis perennis Create a feast for the eyes and the tastebuds with common daisies. The subtle-tasting petals make a lovely garnish for savoury dishes, like sandwiches, soups and salads. For...

Roses often get a bad rap for being hard to grow, but that’s just not the case. Rose plants are rewarding and beautiful and by following the 10 rose care commandments, you can bet on your plants coming up roses every time.   1. Thou shalt not cut the stem willy-nilly. Cut above an outward-pointing bud. These dormant buds look...

Creating a fairy garden is a fun and creative gardening activity for kids (that’s sure to bring out your inner child too) - the perfect way to get them outside when isolation boredom hits. Here are nine of our favourite fairy garden plants for a magical miniature world no fairy will be able to resist.   Where to locate your fairy...

As the days begin to cool, a new wave of colour invades the garden. Clockwise from top left: Japanese maple, pin oak, azaleas, crepe myrtle.   Colours glow as Japanese maples turn fiery red, crimson and gold. In cooler spots, pin oak will turn a brilliant scarlet and the orange leaves of the crepe myrtle make a last splash of...