Rosemary Care Guide: Growing a Mediterranean Herb in Australia
Sun, sharp drainage and benign neglect: rosemary asks for the three cheapest things in gardening and repays them in flavour, flowers and bees.
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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Photinia Care Guide: Growing Red Robin and Friends in Australia
Every trim triggers a flush of brilliant red new growth: photinia is the hedge that rewards you for cutting it, and it grows almost anywhere.
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English Box and Buxus Care Guide: The Classic Formal Hedge
Four hundred years of formal gardens rest on one small shrub. Buxus is slow, dense and utterly reliable, if you pick the right species for your climate.
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Grevillea Care Guide: Flowers, Feeding and the Phosphorus Rule
No other native genus feeds as many birds or flowers for as many months. From knee high ramblers to 20m silky oaks, there is a grevillea for every job.
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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 and Prune a Lilly Pilly Resilience Hedge
The practical version: spacing, hole prep, watering schedule, and the one pruning rule that decides whether the base stays dense.
