Unconventional symphony turned this space into a sanctuary
It was music that inspired Steve Warner when he envisioned this outstanding Vaucluse backyard, featuring sculpture and creative planting.
Helen Young
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A novel way to stop animals eating your plants
It is possible to shield plants by fooling would-be grazers with the smell of a plant they typically avoid. It’s a low cost, humane strategy that has plenty of potential. Find out how to do it.
This native citrus is a taste sensation – and easy to grow
It’s popular with chefs, used in sweet and savoury dishes, drinks or as a garnish. Are finger limes the native citrus we’ve all been sleeping on?
This book will save thousands of plants from early death
Darryl Cheng – the indoor plant guru for the Instagram generation – sets out the do’s and do- not’s for keen inside gardeners.
Heat up your winter with chillies
With a little care and these helpful hints, chillies can be planted – and harvested – all year round, and can live for three to five years.
Autumn beauty in country’s best gardens
The change in seasons marks the perfect opportunity to tour some of the nation’s best gardens. Here are our picks of Australia’s most beautiful.
Green shoots: time to plant your winter crops
Winter approaches and its time for cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli. Prepare your soil for a new crop.
Inside this thrilling homage to WA flora
The forward-thinking garden of architect Andrew Boyne’s Celilo House features a whopping 300 West Australian natives. It’s a place that celebrates the state and all of its wild splendour.
Could your garden withstand a climate crisis?
“We are in a more conscious time, which calls for more conscious design and decisions,” says garden photographer Claire Takacs whose new book charts a course to a more sustainable future.
Birds and butterflies can’t resist this perennial
They tolerate dry, frosty and hot conditions and the long-stemmed flowers are good for cutting. Meet the resilient and eye-pleasing coneflowers.
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