Low Allergy Plants for Australian Gardens
Hay fever does not have to mean a bare yard. The camellias, magnolias, pittosporums and flowering shrubs that produce very little airborne pollen.
Flowering
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for flowering in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Most Fragrant Plants for Australian Gardens
Fragrance is the one quality that cannot be seen in a photograph. Nine reliably scented plants for Australian gardens, their flowering months in the subtropics, and where to position each.
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Orchids Care & Maintenance: A Guide
Phalaenopsis for beginners, Vanda for drama. The light, humidity and temperature orchids actually need to flower reliably indoors.
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Plants That Thrive Together for a Harmonious Garden
Some plants genuinely help their neighbours, deterring pests, feeding the soil and sharing space. Companion planting is how a garden bed looks after itself.
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Frangipani Varieties: Choosing the Perfect Blooms
White, yellow, pink or deep red, and each frangipani has its own climate preference. How to pick a variety that suits your garden's warmth and the space you have.
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Delonix Regia: Discovering the Iconic Australian Flame Tree
Scarlet summer flowers over fern-like foliage on a tree that spreads into a 12 metre dome. Where poinciana thrives in Australia and how to keep it in shape.
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The Science Behind Nocturnal Flowers Revealed
Moonflowers open at dusk and are finished by morning. The scent, pale petals and timing are all deliberate, and they exist to catch moths, bats and night beetles.
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Why 5 reasons your plant isn't blooming could surprise you
Green and healthy but stubbornly flowerless? Five reasons plants withhold their blooms, from too little light to a prune that cut off next season buds.
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Agapanthus: Its Stunning Blooms Await
Spherical blue and white blooms on tall stems make agapanthus a reliable performer. Meet the varieties, from dwarf Peter Pan to the near-black Black Pantha.
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Growing 'Diamonds in the Dark' Plants: Tips and Tricks
Near-black foliage that makes pink and red summer flowers look twice as bright. What Diamonds in the Dark crepe myrtles need in sun, soil and water to perform.
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Seaside Daisy Gardening: Everything to Know
A tough little coastal perennial that flowers almost year round and pulls in bees. How to plant seaside daisy and keep it looking full.
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Discover the Secret to Long Lasting Blooms in Your Garden
Flowers that keep going are made in the soil, not at the nursery. Choose for your climate zone, stagger the bloom times and the garden holds colour for months.
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White Hydrangeas: A Perfect Addition to Your Garden
Morning sun, afternoon shade and a metre of breathing room between plants. How to choose between Annabelle, Incrediball and Limelight, and keep them flowering.
