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Supporting wildlife

Create a layered garden to attract birds

You can turn a quiet yard into a thriving ecosystem where birds feed, shelter and nest. The secret is to build your garden in layers. Find out how in our October issue - it's out now!

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Grow

How do I grow dahlias? Here’s what you need to know

Dahlias should come with a health warning about their addictive qualities: once you’ve grown one, you’ll want to grow more (and more!)

Welcome spring: your free e-book!
Gardening advice

Welcome spring: your free e-book!

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As the days and nights get warmer, gardens are bursting into bloom – and there’s no better time to plant and plan for the colourful months ahead. Whether you’re refreshing a single container or an entire garden, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to keep it flowering and powering through spring!

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Feature gardens

The Barwitian Garden – an artist’s haven 

Artist Ralph Bristow has created a country garden where daubs of colour and swirling textures mix in a naturalistic, immersive composition.

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MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Show gardens

The 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was a celebration of horticultural achievement, showcasing an exciting diversity of designs, plant selections, construction ideas and creativity.

MIFGS 2026 - Small gardens
MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Small gardens

The Achievable Gardens design competition, a major drawcard at MIFGS, gives horticulture students a chance to showcase their talents.

MIFGS 2026 - Big ideas
MIFGS

MIFGS 2026 – Big ideas

For visitors and designers alike, MIFGS is an invitation to dream.

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Gardening advice

Replenishing the soil

Feed your soil and it will produce nourishing food for you. It’s the best thing you can do for your edible garden, and the very best bit? It doesn’t have to be backbreaking work.

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Indoor plants

Aroid advice

Aroids are plants in the Araceae family, including monstera, philodendron and anthurium. They’re renowned for their striking foliage and unique flower structure, and they’ve become something of an obsession for one grower.