Shade-loving natives
Native plants

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
Shrubs and trees

Small native trees

Discover small to mid-sized native trees that deserve a place in your suburban backyard.

Conifer
Shrubs and trees

Conifer confidence

Conifers come in a range of shapes and sizes, providing colour, texture and structure to gardens in all climates. Our horticultural editor, AB Bishop, shares some garden-friendly varieties to try.

grow pawpaw
Fruit

Growing pawpaw

Pawpaw plants are easy to grow… when you have the right conditions. Our resident food-growing expert Phil Dudman shares his tips for growing this delicious fruit in the tropics and subtropics.

Native plants
Native plants

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.

grow asparagus
Vegies

Grow asparagus

With a life cycle of up to 20 years, asparagus is a crop that keeps on giving.

Good life
Vegies

Good life

Although winter may be too cold for some vegetables, there's still lots to do in the edible garden! ABC Gardening Australia presenter Hannah Moloney shares some seasonal tips.

Rose care guide
Roses

Growing roses 101

Growing roses is easy when you understand their basic needs. Here’s how to produce beautiful blooms.

Coral Lions Rose
Roses

Roses revealed

The new roses for 2024 have been unveiled! We asked rose aficionado Steve Falcioni to nominate some of his favourites. Here’s a sneak peek…

chrysanthemums
Flowers

Mum’s the word

Coming in a variety of unusual forms and shapes, there’s more to chrysanthemums than you might think. Steve Falcioni takes a closer look at this popular Mother's Day flower.

Maximise harvest
Vegies

Maximise your harvest

When growing vegies in your garden, the goal is to pump out as much healthy abundance as possible. Our vegie-growing expert, Phil Dudman, shares his top tips for boosting your crops.

Growing strawberries
Fruit

Growing strawberries

The good news? You don’t need a lot of room to grow strawberries. They can be grown in balcony gardens or sprawling vegie patches. Here are a few of Phil Dudman’s top tips for success: