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.

bees
Supporting wildlife

Native bees

Our native bees are hometown environmental heroes. We can help boost their numbers with a few tweaks to our gardens.

autumn citrus care
Edible gardening

Autumn citrus care

Now is the time to give your citrus trees some extra TLC to ensure they bear delicious fruit in the coming months. Horticulturist Judy Horton shares her autumn action plan.

April gardening jobs
Seasonal jobs

April gardening jobs

Discover some top gardening jobs for April including planting native shrubs, saving summer seeds and dividing perennials.

Silver-foliaged plant
Garden design

Silver-foliaged plants

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

March gardening jobs
Seasonal jobs

March gardening jobs

It's time to take advantage of the pleasant autumn weather by spending time in the garden. Here are some March gardening jobs to get you started.

hoya
Propagating

Propagate hoya

Also known as wax plants, hoyas are a popular indoor plant. They are attractive, low maintenance and easy to propagate!

Koala
Supporting wildlife

Habitat matters

Explore tips for wildlife-friendly gardens and healthy ecosystems.

Australian Winged Bullant climbing on stick
Supporting wildlife

Things that bite

Insects are ecologically important, but some can cause us harm, so it pays to be aware of their presence in the garden.

rhipsalis
Propagating

Propagate rhipsalis

Rhipsalis are tough and drought-hardy plants that are well-suited for growing in pots or hanging baskets. Here’s how to propagate them.

Dracaena
Propagating

Propagate dracaena

Dracaena are one of the toughest plants for pots. With attractive, often variegated leaves, it’s no wonder they’re so popular as indoor plants. Here’s how to propagate them.

Create habitat for wildlife
Supporting wildlife

Create habitat for wildlife

By getting to know more of your local wildlife, and developing a garden with them in mind, you’ll hopefully see an increase in the diversity of visitors – and even more butterflies, birds and bees!