Plants That Thrive in Poor Soil
Sandy, compacted or nutrient-poor ground does not have to limit a garden. Natives, hardy shrubs and tough trees that grow well without constant soil improvement.
Low Maintenance
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for low maintenance in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Best Trailing Plants for Retaining Wall
Dichondra 'Silver Falls', Cousin It, Pigface and Hardenbergia spill over hard edges and soften stone. Plant at the top of the wall, 60-90cm apart, for the best effect.
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Hardy Tropical Plants That Handle Wind and Heat
Frangipani, pandanus, foxtail palm and more - tropical plants that hold their looks through hot, exposed and windy Australian conditions.
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The Best Plants to Increase Property Value
Magnolia Little Gem, crepe myrtle, lilly pilly and clumping bamboo all read as maturity to a buyer. The trees and screens that lift street appeal most.
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15 Low-Maintenance Plants That Thrive in Full Sun
Fifteen hardy performers for beds that cop six or more hours of sun, from lomandra and westringia to frangipani and crepe myrtle.
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Low-Maintenance Plants That Practically Take Care of Themselves
Five tough performers for spring planting, from Lomandra and Agapanthus to Westringia, with the light, water and mature height for each one.
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The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Native Garden: Your Step-by-Step Australian Guide
Native gardens are cheap to run once established, but only if the groundwork is right. This is the full sequence, from design to your first year of watering.
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Low Maintenance Shrubs for Aussie Gardens
Hardy evergreen shrubs that look after themselves through an Australian summer, and the site checks worth doing before you choose.
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Low-Maintenance Garden Ideas for Australian Gardens
A low-maintenance garden is a design decision, not a plant list. Six approaches that cut weekly work to near zero in Australian conditions, with a plant table and links to...
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Low Maintenance Cacti Options for Your Front Facade
Cacti give a front garden sculpture and structure on almost no water. Three hardy options and what to check before you plant one by the front door.
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Top Ground Cover Options for In Between Steppers: Easy, Low Maintenance Choices
The right ground cover softens a path without adding chores. These low-maintenance options fill the gaps between steppers and cope with light foot traffic.
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Best Agave Garden Ideas for Easy Care Greenery
Architectural, drought-hardy and almost self-sufficient. Which agave species suits a courtyard or a rockery, and the drainage that decides whether it lives.
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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.
