Ficus Hillii Topiary: Growing and Pruning
Ficus hillii holds a clipped shape better than almost any other plant, and its roots damage paving and pipes. Where it is safe to plant, how to grow it in...
Soil & Fertiliser
Growing guides, planting advice and plant care for soil & fertiliser in Australian gardens, written by the team at Nursery Near Me.
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Growing Ferns in Australia: Light, Humidity and Placement
Ferns fail in Australian gardens for one reason more than any other. Everything else is secondary.
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Growing Citrus Trees in Your Aussie Backyard
Citrus fruits in every Australian capital if the variety suits the climate. Which lemon, lime, orange or mandarin to choose, how to plant and feed it, and how to deal...
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How to Prepare the Soil for Planting
Soil preparation depends on the soil you have. How to identify sand and clay, what each needs before planting, when gypsum works, how to fix water repellent sand, and what...
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Steps to plan your garden
Where to start when you are staring at an empty yard: setting goals, choosing the position and getting the soil right before you buy a single plant.
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Planning Your Coastal Feature Garden
Salt spray, sandy soil and relentless sun rule out most plants. How to plan a coastal garden around the ones that thrive, and the materials that suit it.
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Cordyline Guide: The Three Types and Which One You Need
Three very different plants sold under one name. Which survives frost, which burns in sun, and which is native to Australia.
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Using Elaeocarpus Eumundi for Tall Screen Trees
Eumundi Quandong reaches about 10 metres with a narrow upright habit and dense glossy foliage, giving year-round screening without taking up much width.
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Planting and Care Basics: Success with Your New Garden Plants
Getting a new plant into the ground properly matters more than anything you do later. Soil prep, hole depth, backfilling, watering in and the first weeks of care.
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Science Behind Fertilisers: Guide to Feeding Your Garden
The N-P-K numbers on the bag stop being a mystery once you know what each nutrient does. A plain guide to choosing and applying fertiliser in the garden.
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How to Plant a New Garden Bed: A Step-by-Step Australian Guide
The whole sequence for a new garden bed in Australia, in order: assess the site, prepare the soil, plant at the right depth and spacing, then get through the first...
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Transplanting Trees and Shrubs: A Guide to a Healthy Landscape
Timing and root ball size decide whether a transplanted tree lives. When to lift, how to prepare the plant, and how to nurse it through transplant shock.
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Lomandra Care Guide: Varieties, Planting and Cutting Back
Australia's most planted native, and the cultivar choice most people get wrong. How to pick, plant and maintain lomandra.
