eremophila
Native plants

Sitting pretty

With flowers in a vast range of colours and patterns, emu bush delights gardeners and wildlife alike.

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Pruning hedges
Pruning

Shaping up

Pruning hedges creates a neat and tidy appearance, encourages new growth and plays an important role in keeping plants healthy. We chat with Sydney landscaper Jackson Carey about how to keep hedges healthy and well-shaped.

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In This Issue

New issue – on sale now!

Learn all about the hardy native emu bush, and why it deserves a spot in Australian gardens. Discover the secrets to growing perfect peonies, along with 10 standout varieties, old and new. Visit a vast, impressive garden filled with thousands of plants. Plus, discover plenty of practical tips – from pruning hedges and propagating plants to growing pineapple, avocado and canistel.

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Frog
Supporting wildlife

Create a frog-friendly backyard and help save frogs

Frog ID week is Australia’s biggest annual frog count event. Here, Dr. Jodi Rowley from the Australian Museum – conservation biologist and lead scientist for FrogID – talks about its significance and shares her tips for transforming your backyard into a frog haven!

Butterfly House Melbourne Zoo
Supporting wildlife

Feeling fly!

The Butterfly House at Melbourne Zoo is turning 40. Here, we chat with the Zoo’s invertebrates co-ordinator, Melvin Nathan, ahead of the birthday celebrations.

Welcome to spring
Seasonal jobs

Spring into action: free e-book

Sponsored content

Looking for a little spring inspiration? Our FREE e-book is packed with expert tips and practical tasks to keep your garden flowering and powering all season long.

November gardening jobs
Seasonal jobs

November gardening jobs

Summer’s just around the corner! Get your garden ready for warm-weather entertaining with these essential tasks.

Layering
Propagating

The art of layering

Propagating your own plants by layering is a cost-effective way to create an abundant garden.

‘Grounds of Glossodia’ by Mitchell Kushturian, Exotic Living
Snippets

Gold standard

From small urban gardens to rooftop plantscapes, these award-winning designs highlight the remarkable creativity and skill of Australia’s landscape designers.

DIY potting mix
Soil

How to make the perfect potting mix

Discover the essential ingredients the experts recommend for a great DIY potting mix.

Eremophila
Native plants

Sitting pretty

With flowers in a vast range of colours and patterns, emu bush delights gardeners and wildlife alike.

Peonies
Flowers

Perfect for the picking

Peonies are coveted for their beauty but are also famously temperamental. In our November issue, Jennifer Stackhouse reveals the secrets to cultivating these herbaceous flowers and showcases some stunning varieties.