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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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A Complete Guide To Pink Princess Philodendrons

A Complete Guide To Pink Princess Philodendrons

Meet one of the pop stars of the plant world – the Pink Princess philodendron! This variegated philodendron is always in high demand, thanks to the signature pink marbling on its leaves. For those who get their hands on one, it often becomes the centrepiece of their...

When Does Wattle Flower In Australia?

When Does Wattle Flower In Australia?

Spring is such a fun season – the weather is warming, the birds are singing, and the wattles are painting the town in golden-yellow sunshine. But while wattles are often considered the herald of spring, they don't all start flowering on National Wattle Day in...

Australian Wattle Tree Varieties

Australian Wattle Tree Varieties

In spring and summer, it often feels like you can't go anywhere without seeing a wattle tree. There are puffy yellow flowers everywhere, spreading sunshine and cheer (and pollen) as they burst into bloom. But that wattle you're seeing is just one of almost a thousand...

How To Grow Wattle In Australia

How To Grow Wattle In Australia

The fluffy yellow blooms of Australian wattles are a well-loved sight during spring and summer. These native trees and shrubs are common along roads and in parks, but you can plant wattles right in your yard too! How to grow wattle? They're easiest to propagate from...

Lavender Companion Plants In Australia

Lavender Companion Plants In Australia

Lavender shrubs are gorgeous plants, adding colour and fragrance to any garden by themselves. However, even plants can benefit from having friends around – that's where companion planting comes in! Whether for visuals or function, companion plants make the most out of...

The Ultimate Guide To Growing Lavender In Australia

The Ultimate Guide To Growing Lavender In Australia

Lavender is an incredibly popular plant to grow in your garden – and for good reason! Combine a heavenly scent, gorgeous flower spikes, and low-maintenance care and you get a hardy semi-shrub. And since lavender is so adaptable, it's easy to grow and care for in your...

How To Deadhead Lavender

How To Deadhead Lavender

The sight and scent of lavender flowers make a statement in any garden. The purple flowers add bursts of colour in spring or summer, and fill the air with a relaxing aroma. However, as time passes, the colours fade and the plants start to look... not as great. Spent...

The Ultimate Guide To Pruning Lavender In Australia

The Ultimate Guide To Pruning Lavender In Australia

Lavender is an amazing and versatile plant (well, semi-shrub). Growing it can be incredibly rewarding, with gorgeous flowers and a heavenly scent that permeates your garden. But lavender, like many plants, needs regular pruning to stay healthy! It also slows woody...

Why Is My Lavender Dying? Causes And Solutions

Why Is My Lavender Dying? Causes And Solutions

For a gardener, there are few things more dismaying than looking out onto your "kingdom" and noticing some plants are looking, well... Less than happy. Lavender is known as a hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plant. But there are still conditions that may...

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