For this community-minded pair, their bush food nursery is about much more than the plants – it’s a place where people of all cultures can connect and learn.

The cool-climate garden of Stephen Ryan and Craig Lidgerwood in Macedon, Victoria, is a horticultural delight. Every nook and cranny is jammed with plants, creating a pleasing juxtaposition of shapes, colours and textures.

With three distinct areas, this immaculate Melbourne garden delights all the senses and is a haven for both its owners and the local birdlife.

Welcome feathered friends into your garden by adding water and food-rich plants to their habitat.

There are hundreds of native groundcovers to choose from, so you can find one for any spot, and your garden will stand out from the crowd. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons to grow beautiful native grasses. Here are a few top native grass varieties.

While some plants take a break during winter, others are in full swing, providing a kaleidoscope of colour that makes people and pollinators very happy. Here are a few favourites.

While some native plants take a break in winter, others are in full swing, producing a kaleidoscope of colour that makes people and pollinators very happy.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) is a five-day celebration of all things horticultural. For garden lovers, it’s a chance to see amazing displays and hear from the experts. Here are some highlights, including ideas for small gardens!

Here are some steps you can take in your garden now to help critters cope with the season’s challenges.

The elkhorn fern is an epiphyte that grows naturally on tree trunks and branches. In the home, an elkhorn can be mounted on a board and displayed, creating an eye-catching feature. Here’s how to do it.

If you know a heatwave is coming, you can take steps to avoid damage, but if you return home after a hot day to find a wilted and shrivelled garden, don’t despair – most plants are resilient enough to be revived. Here’s how to prepare (or repair!) your garden.