Recent articles by Angus Stewart
Native river rose
This cute, spreading shrub is arrayed in tiny pink flowers in spring, with spot-flowering for most of the year.
Prime pimelea time
The spherical clusters of colourful flowers on these small native shrubs light up the garden for months.
Growing kangaroo paws
Kangaroo paws add flair to the garden and are easy to grow when given the right care. Here is your definitive guide to growing kangaroo paws.
Small native trees
Discover small to mid-sized native trees that deserve a place in your suburban backyard.
Deciduous beech
While European deciduous trees are farmed for their autumn foliage, this little-known Tasmanian native also features those coveted autumnal tones.
Kangaroo paws
Kangaroo paws are one of our most distinctive native plants, with their vibrantly coloured, furry, tubular flowers. Here’s the lowdown on how to grow them in your garden.
Emu bush
Hailing from Australia’s arid regions, this group of colourful native shrubs and groundcovers won’t be begging for water.
Cottonheads
This little-known, strappy native is starting to turn heads for all the right reasons.
Little peas of paradise
Here are some colourful coral pea varieties that can be used to cover a pergola or create a colourful ‘blanket’.
How to use greywater
Water collected while washing vegies or waiting for the shower to warm up is too good to waste down the drain. But when using greywater on the garden, the devil is in the detail. Here are some guidelines to follow.