Wattles for the garden
In honour of National Wattle Day, AB Bishop shares some wattles worth growing in your garden.
Shade-loving natives
There’s an abundance of native species that thrive in shady conditions, whether moist or dry shade. Horticultural editor AB Bishop shares a selection.
Small native trees
Discover small to mid-sized native trees that deserve a place in your suburban backyard.
Growing Australian native plants
Want to incorporate more native plants in your garden but don’t know where to begin? Here’s some growing advice and tips from the experts.
Australia’s own fall beauty
While European deciduous trees are farmed for their autumn foliage, this little-known Tasmanian native also features those coveted autumnal tones.
Kangaroo paws
Kangaroo paws are one of our most distinctive native plants, with their vibrantly coloured, furry, tubular flowers. Here’s the lowdown on how to grow them in your garden.
Large-flowered grevilleas
All grevilleas are gorgeous, but some offer huge blooms that are like a beacon for wildlife. Here’s some tips for how to grow these showstoppers in your garden.
Emu bush
Hailing from Australia’s arid regions, this group of colourful native shrubs and groundcovers won’t be begging for water.
Cottonheads
This little-known, strappy native is starting to turn heads for all the right reasons.
Festive favourites
Looking for plants that celebrate summer? These summer-flowering natives thrive in the heat, adding colour throughout the festive season and beyond.
Little peas of paradise
Here are some colourful coral pea varieties that can be used to cover a pergola or create a colourful ‘blanket’.
Go wild for wildflowers!
From June to November, Western Australia becomes a tapestry of colour as different regions take turns to burst into bloom. Discover a few colourful varieties you can grow at home!