Recent articles by Steve Falcioni

Sleeping beauties
Buying bare-rooted plants – dormant and leafless deciduous shrubs and trees sold without soil around their roots – can be a smart choice for gardeners. Steve Falcioni answers some common bare-rooted plant questions.

A year in the life of your new rose
Our month-by-month guide to planting and growing beautiful roses.

Everything’s coming up roses
It’s rose-shopping time! We asked rose aficionado Steve Falcioni to pick his favourite new varieties.

Cottage perennials
The focus of cottage-style gardens is on an abundance of colour and diverse flower shapes. Steve Falcioni reveals some of his favourite cottage perennials which are easy to grow.

Delphiniums – a cottage classic
Known as the quintessential cottage plant, delphiniums add that all-important verticality to a display.

Roses revealed
The new roses for 2024 have been unveiled! We asked rose aficionado Steve Falcioni to nominate some of his favourites. Here’s a sneak peek…

Mum’s the word
Coming in a variety of unusual forms and shapes, there’s more to chrysanthemums than you might think. Steve Falcioni takes a closer look at this popular Mother's Day flower.

Aussie-bred roses
Although roses are native to the Northern Hemisphere, Australian-bred varieties have long captivated gardeners at home and abroad. Horticulturist Steve Falcioni has a delightful selection of Aussie-bred roses to inspire you.

Small trees with big impact
Never underestimate the value of small trees – they can bring height, habitat and shade to your small garden. Here are a few spring-flowering varieties that also bring welcome splashes of colour.

Repotting orchids
Repotting an orchid is necessary from time to time to keep your plant healthy. Not quite sure where to begin? Follow these easy steps.

Getting started with orchids
Sooner or later, most gardeners fall under the spell of orchids, and there are myriad species, shapes and colours to enjoy. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started.

Crucifix orchid
It flowers all year, is good for pots or that tough spot in the garden, and requires minimal care. There’s a lot to love about the crucifix orchid.