Best Trees to Plant in Farm Paddocks for Shade
River red gum, spotted gum, kurrajong and more: wide-canopied trees that shelter livestock and hold up in exposed Australian paddocks.
Shade Gardens
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for shade gardens 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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Creating Shade: Using Trees as Cover for Walkways
A shaded path is cooler, quieter and far nicer to walk. Choosing the right tree comes down to canopy density, root behaviour and how long it will live.
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Best Low Light Plants for Home
Exploring some of the best low light plants can make your home more vibrant and inviting, even in spaces where sunlight is not abundant. Transform, enhance and enjoy!
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Ideal Fern Environments in Your Garden
Creating the perfect garden environment requires understanding what ferns thrive in. Learn the essentials to make your garden flourish.
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The Best Ground Cover Plants for Shade
Dry shade under trees is the hardest spot in any garden. Hostas, ferns and vinca will fill it, provided you match the plant to how deep the shade really is.
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Choosing the Best Grasses for Tree Base Planting
Grass under a tree competes for light, water and nutrients. These shade-tolerant and drought-hardy varieties hold their colour where ordinary lawn thins out.
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Shade Gardening: Turning Shaded Spots into Stunning Beds
Dappled, partial and dense shade each suit different plants. How to read the light in your garden and choose plants that will genuinely thrive there.
