Megan Backhouse
Megan Backhouse is a gardening writer for The Age.
Why early spring flowers should be on every gardener’s wish list
They might be fleeting, but they add beauty and biodiversity.
- by Megan Backhouse
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Why the last frost of the season is important for your garden
Your final frost of the season might be yet to come. Here’s how to make the most of this key milestone.
- by Megan Backhouse
Nice to eat you: How to fill your garden with edible delights
Growing edible plants is like making new friends, according to the author of this new gardening book.
- by Megan Backhouse
Birds, bees and trees: My guilty winter pleasure
This weekend’s National Tree Day highlights how planting trees can help make our world a better place.
- by Megan Backhouse
Staying undercover: How to make the most of a greenhouse
Whether it takes up most of your backyard or is small enough to pick up and move, a greenhouse is a great addition to your garden.
- by Megan Backhouse
On the coast of Italy, a garden holds more than 150 years of family wisdom
The key to maintaining a beautiful garden? Keep it in the family.
- by Megan Backhouse
How to make the most of the bare root plant season
An affordable and adaptable option, these plants can unfurl into a powerhouse of produce.
- by Megan Backhouse
Houseplants need different care during winter. Here’s how to look after yours
For indoor gardens to thrive during the cooler months, you need to get your lighting and watering right.
- by Megan Backhouse
Train stations and car parks: The gardens proving beauty can be found anywhere
After decades of photographing the world’s best gardens, Claire Takacs is looking for inspiration in unexpected places.
- by Megan Backhouse
The biggest horticultural event in the southern hemisphere has fresh ideas for your garden
This year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was packed with inspiration for all gardeners.
- by Megan Backhouse
It’s not too late to add autumn colour to your garden. Here’s how
From bright bonsai to ornamental grasses, there’s no limit to the seasonal shades you can add to your patch in an instant.
- by Megan Backhouse
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