Bracteantha bracteata (strawflower, paper daisy, everlasting daisy) is one of the few Australian native annuals that has been developed into a wide range of garden varieties — pr…
Gerberas are among the most widely grown cut flowers in the world — and in Australian gardens, particularly in temperate to subtropical climates, they produce almost year-round c…
Aphids are the most common garden pest in Australia. Here is how to manage them effectively without chemicals.
Transform your garden into one that thrives through Australia's increasingly variable rainfall — from soil preparation to plant selection and irrigation design.
The backbone of a low-maintenance Australian garden is a core collection of tough perennials that return reliably each year, require minimal water, and flower for months at a time.
Australia has over 2,000 native bee species — more diversity than most other countries. Designing a garden specifically to support this diversity requires understanding what diff…
Australia has a surprisingly rich diversity of native edible leafy greens — from the widely cultivated warrigal greens to the less-known muntries, samphire, and coastal daisies t…
Muntries (Kunzea pomifera) are small, apple-flavoured berries from South Australia that grow on a low spreading shrub — one of the most intriguing and underutilised native food p…
A comprehensive guide to designing a garden that supports the full diversity of Australian pollinators — from honey bees and native bees to butterflies, moths, and flies.
Australia produces some of the world's most distinctive honey varieties — each with unique flavour, colour, and medicinal properties determined by the nectar sources available to…
Bronze orange bugs congregate on citrus in Australian gardens during spring and spray a caustic substance that causes chemical burns. Learn the correct protective equipment, remova…
Australian gardens support an impressive diversity of pest predators — but only if you attract and retain them. A guide to the key beneficial species, the plants that bring them …
A well-designed bird-attracting garden provides habitat for 30–50 bird species while simultaneously providing colour, interest, and beauty for the human residents.
Australia's native flowering plants are among the most spectacular on earth — and increasingly available through specialist nurseries. A guide to the best for every garden size a…
IPM uses the least-toxic intervention that works. Learn monitoring thresholds, beneficial insect identification, and when to escalate from physical to biological to chemical contro…
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