Evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandifolia) is a tall, long-lived, spreading tree showcasing large, dark green leaves with brown undersides. From late spring to autumn, it produces big white flowers, which have a lemony fragrance. This tree is native to the southern American states and is well-known to fans of the classic movie, ‘Gone with the Wind’. Although a magnificent tree, the...
Perennial plants are softwood plants that grow year after year. Some, the herbaceous perennials, die down for part of the year, especially in cool areas, while others grow year-round. All add colour to gardens over a long period and, in flower, bring beneficial insects into the garden. Here are 20 of our favourites for easy flowering and growth. Top...
Convolvulus are delightful silver- and green-leafed groundcover plants that thrive in hot and sunny spots in the garden. Although these plants are sometimes called morning glory, don’t confuse this excellent garden plant with a weedy plant also known as morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea), which is highly invasive. It is often seen as a weed in bushland or neglected gardens. Weedy...
Bottlebrush (Callistemon syn Melaleuca spp.) are popular native trees and shrubs with a place in every garden. Here’s our comprehensive guide to growing these magnificent plants and the best varieties to grow. Bottlebrush Plant Profile Bottlebrush growth potential These plants can be grown as low shrubs or small trees. They have dense, evergreen foliage and tend to flower during spring...
Our new Rhino Edge range of aluminium garden edging is the perfect way to finish your garden with a polished touch. Whether you're looking to create organic curves, geometric angles or crisp, perfectly straight lines, the Rhino Edge range can help you achieve your dream garden look. Why choose aluminium garden edging? Aluminium garden edging is a great choice...
The answers to these five often-asked questions will help your indoor plants to thrive. Which light is best for indoor plants? Indoor plants like bright light but should be out of direct sunlight which can burn their foliage. Bright light can be assessed by holding your hand over a sheet of white paper. It should cast a clear shadow. The...
Spring is the season that entices even non-gardeners into the garden with a yen to plant, prune or simply enjoy the flowers. Felt the pull of spring but not sure about gardening ideas and projects you can manage? Fear not! Here’s our pick of spring ideas to get you growing. Spring Gardening Ideas from The Garden People No matter the...
Palms have shone as indoor plants since their introduction to indoors back in the 19th century, when there was a craze for lush, leafy house plants. But for all their elegance, are palm trees good indoor plants? Good news - many are remarkably resilient to life indoors. Indeed, Chamaedorea elegans is known as the parlour palm as it does so...
The chrysanthemum is a flower closely associated with Mother’s Day in Australia. The flowers are long lasting and in full bloom in autumn when Australians celebrate Mother’s Day. While bunches of chrysanthemums are popular gifts, many people now give mum a pot of chrysanthemums, often called ‘mums’. Chrysanthemums come in many floral colours including yellow, white, rust, pink and mauve...
After a bit of a break with gardening through the depths of winter, the warming conditions that herald the approach of spring make gardeners keen to get outside into the garden and check out what’s in flower at the garden centre. But picking the right plants is only part of it - getting your garden ready for planting in spring...
Evergreen magnolia (Magnolia grandifolia) is a tall, long-lived, spreading tree showcasing large, dark green leaves with brown undersides. From late spring to autumn, it produces big white flowers, which have a lemony fragrance. This tree is native to the southern American states and is well-known to fans of the classic movie, ‘Gone with the Wind’. Although a magnificent tree, the...
Perennial plants are softwood plants that grow year after year. Some, the herbaceous perennials, die down for part of the year, especially in cool areas, while others grow year-round. All add colour to gardens over a long period and, in flower, bring beneficial insects into the garden. Here are 20 of our favourites for easy flowering and growth. Top...
Convolvulus are delightful silver- and green-leafed groundcover plants that thrive in hot and sunny spots in the garden. Although these plants are sometimes called morning glory, don’t confuse this excellent garden plant with a weedy plant also known as morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea), which is highly invasive. It is often seen as a weed in bushland or neglected gardens. Weedy...
Bottlebrush (Callistemon syn Melaleuca spp.) are popular native trees and shrubs with a place in every garden. Here’s our comprehensive guide to growing these magnificent plants and the best varieties to grow. Bottlebrush Plant Profile Bottlebrush growth potential These plants can be grown as low shrubs or small trees. They have dense, evergreen foliage and tend to flower during spring...
Our new Rhino Edge range of aluminium garden edging is the perfect way to finish your garden with a polished touch. Whether you're looking to create organic curves, geometric angles or crisp, perfectly straight lines, the Rhino Edge range can help you achieve your dream garden look. Why choose aluminium garden edging? Aluminium garden edging is a great choice...
The answers to these five often-asked questions will help your indoor plants to thrive. Which light is best for indoor plants? Indoor plants like bright light but should be out of direct sunlight which can burn their foliage. Bright light can be assessed by holding your hand over a sheet of white paper. It should cast a clear shadow. The...
Spring is the season that entices even non-gardeners into the garden with a yen to plant, prune or simply enjoy the flowers. Felt the pull of spring but not sure about gardening ideas and projects you can manage? Fear not! Here’s our pick of spring ideas to get you growing. Spring Gardening Ideas from The Garden People No matter the...
Palms have shone as indoor plants since their introduction to indoors back in the 19th century, when there was a craze for lush, leafy house plants. But for all their elegance, are palm trees good indoor plants? Good news - many are remarkably resilient to life indoors. Indeed, Chamaedorea elegans is known as the parlour palm as it does so...
The chrysanthemum is a flower closely associated with Mother’s Day in Australia. The flowers are long lasting and in full bloom in autumn when Australians celebrate Mother’s Day. While bunches of chrysanthemums are popular gifts, many people now give mum a pot of chrysanthemums, often called ‘mums’. Chrysanthemums come in many floral colours including yellow, white, rust, pink and mauve...
After a bit of a break with gardening through the depths of winter, the warming conditions that herald the approach of spring make gardeners keen to get outside into the garden and check out what’s in flower at the garden centre. But picking the right plants is only part of it - getting your garden ready for planting in spring...