White Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez': Four Seasons of Interest
Flowers all summer, colours in autumn, then reveals cinnamon bark. And the pruning habit that ruins it.
Pests & Problems
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for pests & problems in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Ornamental Pear Trees: The 10 Best Varieties Compared
The ten cultivars sold in Australia are genuinely different trees. Here is how they compare on size, shape and autumn colour.
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Gardenia Care: Fixing Yellow Leaves and Bud Drop
The difference between a gardenia that perfumes a courtyard and one that sulks for years is soil chemistry, not care.
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Giant Bird of Paradise in Australia: Growing Strelitzia Nicolai
Strelitzia nicolai gives instant tropical structure, and it is the plant behind the resort look. It also gets far bigger than most people expect.
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Teddy Bear Magnolia: How to Grow and Care for Them
The fuzzy brown leaf undersides give this compact Southern magnolia its name. How to plant it, what soil pH it wants, and how to water and prune it through the...
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Lilly Pilly: The Perfect Plant for Screening and Privacy
Dense foliage, colourful new growth and sizes from low shrub to tall tree. Why lilly pilly is the go-to Australian screening plant, and how to keep it neat.
