Small Courtyard Garden Ideas: Big Impact in Tight Spaces
A courtyard is not a small garden problem, it is a design opportunity where every single plant gets to matter.
Seasonal Care
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for seasonal care in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Crepe Myrtle Care Guide: Planting, Pruning and the Best Varieties
Crepe myrtles deliver months of summer flowers, sculptural bark and brilliant autumn colour. Here is how to choose and care for them, pruning included.
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Lemon Tree Care Guide: Growing Citrus in Australian Backyards
The backyard lemon is an Australian institution. Choose the right variety, plant it properly and feed it well, and one tree will supply the whole street.
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Plants That Change Colour Throughout the Year
Japanese maple, nandina, loropetalum and crepe myrtle shift colour as the year turns, giving a garden something new to look at in every season.
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Designing a Tropical Garden That Looks Lush Year-Round
Resort-style density comes from structure and layering, not just tropical species. Canopy palms, mid-level foliage and a solid ground layer keep it green all year.
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Evergreen vs Deciduous Trees in Australia - Which Is Right for Your Garden?
Evergreens hold privacy and structure year-round; deciduous trees let winter sun through. Which suits your block comes down to climate and orientation.
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Feature Trees That Instantly Elevate a Front Yard
Scale and placement matter more than flower colour. The feature trees that suit Australian front yards, from a 3 metre Teddy Bear Magnolia to an 8 metre Ornamental Pear.
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Summer Garden Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Australian Garden Thriving
Heatwaves, drying winds and hungry pests all arrive at once. The watering, mulching and feeding routine that carries an Australian garden through summer.
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Achieving the Perfect Magnolia Bloom: An Australian Pruning Guide
Prune deciduous magnolias after flowering in late summer, evergreens in late spring. The four D's method, variety timing and feeding for a heavier bloom.
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The 5 Best Small Magnolia Tree Varieties for Australian Gardens & Pots
Five dwarf magnolias for Australian gardens and pots, including Teddy Bear at 3 to 4 metres and Little Gem for screening, with care tips for each variety.
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Types of Magnolia Trees: An Australian Gardener's Guide
Evergreen or deciduous is the first decision. Teddy Bear, Little Gem, Kay Parris, Saucer and Star magnolias compared for Australian gardens, with pruning tips.
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How to Plant & Prune Lilly Pilly 'Resilience' for a Perfect Hedge
Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’ grows 1 to 1.5 metres a year. Exact spacing, planting steps and a pruning calendar for a dense, formal hedge.
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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.
