Frost Tolerant Plants in Australia
One cold night can undo a season of growth. These frost-hardy shrubs, trees and grasses shrug off sub-zero mornings in Australia's colder districts.
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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The Best Shade Trees for Australian Gardens
A canopy tree is the cheapest air conditioning you will install. Here is which one to plant, and how far from the house it belongs.
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Best Trees for Lining Driveways in Australia: Top Choices
The right avenue trees turn a driveway into an entrance. Which species suit Australian conditions, how far apart to plant them, and what to check first.
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Most Fragrant Plants for Australian Gardens
Fragrance is the one quality that cannot be seen in a photograph. Nine reliably scented plants for Australian gardens, their flowering months in the subtropics, and where to position each.
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Beach Spider Lily: A Guide to Growth
White, spidery blooms on a salt and drought tolerant coastal bulb. How to plant, water and feed Hymenocallis littoralis in sandy Australian gardens.
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Espaliered Trees: Enhance Aesthetic and Maximise Space
Training a tree flat against a wall turns a metre of garden into a screen, a feature and a fruit crop. What to plant, what to tie it to, and...
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Frangipani Varieties: Choosing the Perfect Blooms
White, yellow, pink or deep red, and each frangipani has its own climate preference. How to pick a variety that suits your garden's warmth and the space you have.
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Poinciana (Delonix Regia): Growing It, and the Real Flame Tree
Delonix regia is the poinciana, and it is not Australian. Here is how it differs from the Illawarra flame tree, and where each belongs.
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The Perfect Edging Plants: Landscape Your Perfect Garden
A crisp edge makes a garden look considered. How to choose edging plants that suit your climate and soil, from formal box to fragrant creeping thyme.
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Agapanthus: Choosing, Planting and Keeping It in Flower
Spherical blue and white blooms on tall stems make agapanthus a reliable performer. Meet the varieties, from dwarf Peter Pan to the near-black Black Pantha.
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Lilly Pilly Care Guide: Choosing, Planting and Pruning
Australia's default hedge, sold under three botanical names in forty cultivars. How to pick the right one before you plant a whole boundary.
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How to prepare your plants for storm season success
Before the first storms hit, thin your tree canopies, reinforce stakes, clear drainage and move pots undercover. A checklist for an Australian storm season.
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The Best Time to Plant a Tree in Australia: A Guide
Autumn or spring depends on the tree and your climate. How soil warmth, rainfall and frost decide the best planting window in Australian gardens.
