Plants breathe life and greenery into your home and garden. Whether you love native plants, exotics, ornamentals or indoor plants, you’ll find helpful advice and inspiration here.

winter-flowering salvias
Grow

Natural salve

Explore winter-flowering salvias that bring vibrant colour through the coldest months.

winter plants
Grow

Cool list

Winter looks different depending on where you are in the country but there’s always something on show. In the July issue, Stephen Ryan introduces some flowering beauties to bring colour and scent to the winter garden.

Native river rose
Native plants

Native river rose

This cute, spreading shrub is arrayed in tiny pink flowers in spring, with spot-flowering for most of the year.

Asian vegetables
Herbs

Take a leaf

There’s a huge diversity of Asian vegetables to grow beyond what you see at your local supermarket. In the July issue, author and urban permaculture gardener Connie Cao shares tips on leafy greens to grow in the cool season.

Prune roses
Roses

How to prune roses in winter

Pruning is hugely beneficial for the plant that’s getting the chop – and it’s rewarding for the gardener, too! So don’t be afraid to wield those secateurs and tame your plants.