groundcovers
Gardening advice

Low and lovely

Multi-talented groundcovers can perform a variety of roles in the garden – a living layer that adds texture and harmony. The key is to choose the best one for each job.

kid-friendly garden
Native plants

In the flow

Get inspired by the design ideas in this great example of a modern Australian native garden. 

New issue - on sale now
Garden design

New issue – on sale now

Explore a modern Aussie garden. Discover a new generation of gardens that’s inspired by nature – looser, unstructured and with a focus on natives. Choosing a groundcover? Some say these multi-taskers are the most important plants in the garden. Plus, maximise your cool-season crops by getting them started now.  

hanging basket
Garden design

Plant trail

A hanging pot or basket, with plants cascading over the edge, is a great way to bring layers of greenery to a deck, verandah or indoor corner. Here, Sophie Thomson spills on how to make the most of this decorative classic.

Planting under trees
Garden design

Planting under trees

Struggling to fill those tricky spots under your trees? We’ve got the perfect planting solutions.

Kangaroo paws
Garden design

Dramatic paws

Kangaroo paws add bold colour and instant impact to any garden. Award-winning landscape designer Emmaline Bowman reveals how to incorporate them in your garden design.

Garden design ideas
Garden design

Thinking ahead

Climate change and the push for sustainable and biodiverse gardens are driving the latest design trends. Michael McCoy shares a few recent or emerging ideas in the planting design world.

Silver-foliaged plant
Garden design

Silver-foliaged plants

Silver-foliaged plants are drought and heat tolerant and bring a cool elegance to the garden.

Sophie Thomson
Garden design

How to make a garden from scratch

Learn the stages of planning, preparing and installing the plants and other bits and pieces that make up the garden space of your dreams.

Omina Plant Glider
Garden design

Choose the perfect plant trolley

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Plant trolleys aren’t all created equal. Omnia’s award-winning Plant Glider is both more functional and beautiful than other trolleys on the market. It’s the potted gardener’s best friend.

Decodeck
Garden design

Five things to consider before building a deck

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Are you thinking about building a new deck for your home? Before you dive in, the experts from Australia’s favourite aluminium decking system DecoDeck® have listed five important considerations to help you avoid running into problems during your decking project.

How do I build a path?
Garden design

How do I build a path?

Well-designed and well-made natural paths can have a huge impact on the use and enjoyment of a garden. For gardeners who love DIY projects, AB Bishop shares tips on building a gravel path.