ABC Gardening Australia magazine

Dramatic paws

Kangaroo paws add bold colour and instant impact to any garden. Award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman reveals how to incorporate them in your garden design.

Shrubs and trees

Buying bare-rooted plants – dormant and leafless deciduous shrubs and trees sold without soil around their roots – can be a smart choice for gardeners. Steve Falcioni answers some common bare-rooted plant questions.

In This Issue

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Our August issue showcases a beloved Aussie icon – kangaroo paw! Get expert tips for success with these native beauties and learn how to incorporate them into your garden design. Plus, Claire Bickle highlights her favourite aloes, Steve Falcioni gives the lowdown on bare-rooted plants, and Phil Dudman shares his tip for growing glossy eggplant.

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Soil

Mix and match

Potting mix is the foundation of container gardening – choose or make the right blend, and your plants will flourish in any space or season.

Garden travel

Stunning gardens you need to visit – free e-book inside!

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Seasonal jobs

August gardening jobs

Get your garden ready for the bustling spring season with these late winter gardening tasks.

Garden design

Dramatic paws

Kangaroo paws add bold colour and instant impact to any garden. Award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman reveals how to incorporate them in your garden design.