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Top Dressing A Lawn: How, When, And Why

Australian lawns face it all — very hot summers, heavy rains, and everything in between.  Over time, your lawn becomes bumpy and nutrients are washed away from the soil.  Even starting a new lawn can be challenging, especially if you’re after a thick, green...

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Top Dressing A Lawn: How, When, And Why

Top Dressing A Lawn: How, When, And Why

Australian lawns face it all — very hot summers, heavy rains, and everything in between.  Over time, your lawn becomes bumpy and nutrients are washed away from the soil.  Even starting a new lawn can be challenging, especially if you’re after a thick, green...

Philodendron Birkin Care Guide

Philodendron Birkin Care Guide

Philodendron Birkins are tropical beauties thanks to their deep green leaves and striking stripes. With their slow growth and upright habits, they're not difficult plants — just watch out for overwatering! The most important aspect of philodendron Birkin care is...

Underplanting Ornamental Pear Trees

Underplanting Ornamental Pear Trees

Ornamental pears are beautiful trees on their own. But adding plants underneath them can enhance your landscape even more. Lush foliage and colourful blooms under ornamental pears can make your garden look stunning. And remember: ornamental pears are deciduous trees,...

Heart-Leaf Philodendron Care Guide

Heart-Leaf Philodendron Care Guide

Never taken care of a plant before? Thinking of adding green to your space? Just want another plant (don't we all)? Enter the easygoing heart-leaf philodendron. This humble houseplant is loved for its heart-shaped leaves and elegant vining stems. It's not fussy about...

How To Prune A Mango Tree

How To Prune A Mango Tree

Mangoes are the ultimate summer fruit — they're delicious no matter the preparation. Even better, you can grow a mango tree right in your backyard! However, it needs proper care and maintenance to produce those yummy fruits — and pruning is a key step. Knowing when...

Ornamental Pear Trees In Australia: A Complete Growing Guide

Ornamental Pear Trees In Australia: A Complete Growing Guide

Want a tree that looks amazing all year round? Then you have to check out ornamental pear trees. These beauties put on a spectacular display every season — white flowers in spring, glossy green foliage in summer, a blaze of autumn colours, and elegant bare branches in...

How To Grow A Dragon Tree

How To Grow A Dragon Tree

You might be drawn to the dragon tree for its dramatic, sculptural appearance, but it’s more than just a beauty — it’s a living piece of history! The dragon tree is known for its umbrella-shaped canopy and deep red resin called ‘dragon’s blood,’ which has been used...

Apple Tree Varieties In Australia

Apple Tree Varieties In Australia

Isn't it so satisfying to bite into a crunchy, fresh apple on a sunny afternoon? Now imagine if you could get those fresh fruits right off a tree in your backyard. Apple trees are fairly straightforward to grow, especially from young trees or saplings. And there are...

Ornamental Pear Tree Problems In Australia

Ornamental Pear Tree Problems In Australia

It's hard to find a tree that puts on a show quite like the ornamental pear.  Plant any of the popular ornamental pear tree varieties, and you’ll be rewarded with white spring flowers and stunning autumn foliage.  Even better, the ornamental pear is hardy....

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How To Make A Permaculture Garden

If you've ever wanted to work close with nature while growing your own edible plants, welcome to permaculture gardening. When you start a permaculture garden, you get to grow your own food while caring for nature at the same time. It involves a holistic approach to...

The Best Autumn Trees In Australia

To say that autumn in Australia is picturesque is an understatement. Starting on the first day of March and ending on the last day of May, the land is bathed in gorgeous colours of the sunset. Trees in autumn prepare for the colder months ahead by changing from green...

PlantBuzz

PlantBuzz is now part of the Lawn.com.au family. Rewind the clock a few years and Plantbuzz.com was the starting point to Mark McDonough's eclectic horticultural musings and illustrated plant studies on the web. On PlantBuzz, you could access several areas of...

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