Plant Care Tips
How to Design a Garden That Thrives in Harsh Conditions
Five trees that handle the toughest Australian conditions. Hot, dry, salty, sandy, frosty. Pick the right one and the garden looks after itself.
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Benefits of Using Trees for Natural Windbreaks
Five trees that make effective windbreaks. From rural Casuarina to suburban Pittosporum, sorted by site and scale.
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How to Create a Water-Efficient Garden with the Right Tree Selection
Five drought hardy trees that build a garden running on rainfall alone. Pick the right tree, plant it once and stop watering.
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How to Create a Wildlife Habitat with Native Trees
Five Australian natives that turn a garden into a wildlife habitat with year-round nectar, shelter and nesting cover.
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Coastal Living with Australian Native Trees: 6 Picks for Beach Gardens
Salt spray, strong winds and sandy soil are tough on most trees but right at home for Aussie natives. Banksia, Westringia, Acacia Waterfall, Leptospermum and Red Spotted Gum lead the coastal palette. Here is how to plant a garden that thrives by the sea.
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Sydney Red Gum: The Perfect Native Shade Tree for Australian Gardens
Angophora costata, the Sydney Red Gum, is the smooth-barked native shade tree that turns a backyard into something extraordinary. Twisted trunks, salmon-pink bark and lush evergreen foliage make it a feature and a shade tree in one. Here is what to know about planting and growing it, plus two alternative native shade trees worth considering.
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