Inside the gardens of Pittwater’s Ripple House
This modern home was designed for a couple to accommodate regular visits from their six grandchildren – and has been shortlisted for one of the country’s top landscape gardening prizes.
Helen Young
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Plant these ‘winter roses’ for colour blast
These small perennials prefer cold winters and thrive under deciduous trees giving your garden a colourful edge all year round.
How to find the perfect winter spot for your orchids
This species of orchid brings a beautiful touch to your garden. The answer to where it should grow may not be as hard as you think.
Is the green rooftop trend really so different to ground level gardening?
Rooftop gardens are becoming increasingly popular. Now, this University of Melbourne guide gives you the low-down on the best plants for high places.
Can the iconic boab be grown in your own backyard?
This striking tree could be the perfect solution for those of us searching for a unique feature in our gardens.
How the experts create the garden of their dreams
What does the home garden of the former Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens’ deputy director look like? Time to take a tour.
There’s more biodiversity in backyards than you think
One home. One year. 1150 species. Discover the surprising results of a University of Queensland study that took a closer look at our own backyards.
Hello blossoms! Beauty of the natural world captured by the pen
Adriana Picker captures the beauty of flowers in her work as a botanical illustrator. In her latest release she goes deeper, with recipes, tips for floral arrangements and lessons in floral anatomy and drawing.
How to protect your plants on frosty nights
Frost can cause all kinds of damage to plans causing wilting, blackened foliage and even death. But the canny gardener can protect against the worst of it.
Bee friendly all year with beautiful correas
These winter flowers such as correas and native fuchsias are not only beautful but also important for pollinators.
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