Transform Your Lawn with Native Plants
Native plants use less water than lawn, need little feeding and bring birds and insects back. How to plan, plant and layer a native front garden.
Garden Design
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for garden design in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Cordyline Guide: The Three Types and Which One You Need
Three very different plants sold under one name. Which survives frost, which burns in sun, and which is native to Australia.
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Beautiful Plants for Low Maintenance Gardens in Architectural Design
Structured planting does not have to mean constant upkeep. Succulents, grasses, ferns and lavender that keep a designed garden looking sharp with minimal work.
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Enhancing Your Home's Exterior with Exotic Plant Selection
Balance, proportion, movement and focal points are what make a front garden work. How to apply them using exotic plants suited to Brisbane's climate.
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Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants for Busy Brisbane Homeowners
Five hardy performers for Brisbane gardens, from lomandra and westringia to wild iris, all drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and happy with one trim a year.
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Transplanting Trees and Shrubs: A Guide to a Healthy Landscape
Timing and root ball size decide whether a transplanted tree lives. When to lift, how to prepare the plant, and how to nurse it through transplant shock.
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Liriope Muscari: Adding a Splash of Purple to Your Landscape
Evergreen strappy foliage all year and purple flower spikes in summer. Where liriope muscari works best, which variety to pick, and how little care it needs.
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Viburnum Odoratissimum: A Must-Have Plant in Garden Design
A fast, dense evergreen with glossy leaves, scented white spring flowers and red summer berries. How to use viburnum odoratissimum as a hedge, screen or feature plant.
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Tuckeroo Tree: Enhancing Landscape Design with Versatility
A salt and wind tolerant Australian native that needs almost no care once established. Where the tuckeroo works best, and where it does not.
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No Mow Grass: The Perfect Ground Cover for Your Landscape
A lawn you almost never mow. What no mow grass actually is, which varieties suit Australian yards, and how it holds up between pavers and under foot traffic.
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Online Plant Nursery Brisbane: Unbeatable Variety & Quality
Not every nursery is worth your money. What to look for in a Brisbane plant nursery, from locally grown stock to healthy roots and honest labelling.
