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.

Hanging baskets
Garden design

Hanging baskets

Hanging baskets always catch the eye, and with so many flower and foliage options, it’s easy to bring beauty to any vertical space.

Tammy living wreath
Garden design

Make a living wreath

One of the joys of this season is filling the house with festive decorations. For a refreshing take on the traditional wreath, try these clever alternatives – using plants, of course!

Festive table inspired by nature
Garden design

Festive table inspired by nature

Seeking ideas for your festive table? Look to foliage and fresh blooms to help kickstart the celebrations.

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.

grass between pavers
Garden design

Step this way!

Steppers are the finishing touch to a garden, creating pathways through beds, and connections between different zones. To soften their edges, consider adding some plants. Here are three choices.

Choosing the right tree
Shrubs and trees

How to choose the right tree

Here are some helpful points to consider when selecting a new tree for your garden.