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Steve Falcioni

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Steve Falcioni is a professional horticulturist with over 20 years’ experience across Australia, Canada and the UK in a range of sectors including nurseries, landscaping, community gardens and horticultural media. Throughout it all he’s been a strong believer in organic gardening and is pleased to see more and more people choosing this approach. Steve has been a regular writer for ABC Gardening Australia magazine for many years and is a self-confessed plant addict. He refuses to name a favourite but does admit to having a soft spot for bromeliads, roses, bulbs and anything with perfumed flowers.

Recent articles by Steve Falcioni

Toughies to grow under trees
Garden design

Toughies to grow under trees

Growing plants under trees can be challenging. Here are three top plants to grow under trees.

Potting mix
Soil

Potting mix revival

If your potted edibles are under-performing, it could be that the potting mix has simply run out of juice. Here are four steps to help freshen up your old mix.

Keep crops in pots cool
Potted produce

Keep your potted patch cool

Plants in containers dry out faster as the weather warms up. There are things you can do to minimise heat stress in your potted patch. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.

Palm
Potted plants

Palms in pots

Potted palms make great feature plants. Tropical Bali vibe, old-world Victorian elegance, minimalist Nordic chic or ’70s indoor-plant craziness… all these styles are possible when you grow palms in containers. Here are three tips for success.

Orchid for autumn
Orchids

3 types of orchids for autumn flowers

Here are three of the best autumn performing orchids as well as some key tips to help them stay alive (and thrive!).

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