Recent articles by AB Bishop
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.
Feather your nest
You can attract more birds into your garden by planting local native plants, writes AB Bishop. Discover the best bird-friendly species to grow, from groundcovers to large trees.
Grow potted produce
Growing herbs and vegies in pots is fun and reaps tasty rewards in an area of any size. AB Bishop shares a few things she’s learnt about growing edibles in pots.
A walk in the park
We visit Perth’s King Park and the Western Australian Botanic Garden to explore some unique botanical treasures. AB Bishop showcases five sensational native plants and how to grow them.
Terrific tree ferns
With their sculptural forms and vivid-green canopies, tree ferns are statement plants – deserving a key role in a shady setting.
Native bees
Our native bees are hometown environmental heroes. We can help boost their numbers with a few tweaks to our gardens.
Grow potted bulbs
March is the time to plant bulbs for vibrant spring blooms, and growing them in pots is a simple way to guarantee bursts of cheerful colour.
Habitat matters
Explore tips for wildlife-friendly gardens and healthy ecosystems.
Growing grevilleas
Grevilleas are colourful, versatile and wildlife-friendly. AB Bishop shares some expert growing advice.
Things that bite
Insects are ecologically important, but some can cause us harm, so it pays to be aware of their presence in the garden.
Create habitat for wildlife
By getting to know more of your local wildlife, and developing a garden with them in mind, you’ll hopefully see an increase in the diversity of visitors – and even more butterflies, birds and bees!
Propagate woolly bush cuttings
Native woolly bush makes a great feature plant in the garden. Follow these steps to propagate this shrub from a cutting.