Plants for Windy Conditions and How to Build a Windbreak
A solid fence does not block wind so much as launch it. What to plant, and how to lay a windbreak out properly.
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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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Traveller's Palm: Size, Care and a Smaller Alternative
Planted in Brisbane courtyards every year by gardeners who will be removing it in a decade. How big it really gets.
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How Invasive Plant Species Affect Ecosystems
Lantana, mimosa pigra and bitou bush all spread far beyond where they were wanted. How invasive species take over an ecosystem, and what works against them.
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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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Understanding Root Rot: A Gardener's Guide
Wilting despite watering is the sign most gardeners miss. What root rot actually is, the symptoms to check for, and how to rescue a plant before it is too late.
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Recognising Plant Deficiencies: A Guide for Gardeners
Leaves tell you what the soil is missing. Learn to read yellowing, purpling and stunted growth, then correct the nutrient behind the symptom.
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Troubleshooting Waterlogged Gardens: Essential Tips
If water sits on your beds after every downpour, the soil is the problem. How to spot waterlogging early and fix the drainage behind it.
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Bamboo Plant Highlights: A Green Touch for Every Home
One of the fastest growing plants on earth, and useful with it. Why clumping bamboo is the type to plant, and where it works as a screen or a feature.
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Silver Falls Dichondra: Care, Colour and Common Mistakes
Spills two metres down a wall and thrives on neglect. Why it turns green, and the watering mistake that kills it.
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Succulents in Australia: A Complete Care Guide
Succulents fail in Australia from humidity and heavy mix far more often than from neglect. Named varieties, a potting mix recipe by ratio, and propagation from leaf and stem.
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Common Gardening Myths: What You Need to Know
Some garden advice has been repeated so long it sounds like fact. A look at the myths around clay soil, midday watering and planting by the full moon.
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Plants That Thrive Together for a Harmonious Garden
Some plants genuinely help their neighbours, deterring pests, feeding the soil and sharing space. Companion planting is how a garden bed looks after itself.
