Plant Care Tips
A Professional Guide to Planting Trees: Techniques and Seasonal Tips
A complete planting guide for home gardeners. How to plant a tree correctly, when to do it for each season, common mistakes to avoid, and what to do in the first 12 months. Beginner-friendly with diagrams.
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5 Common Tree Planting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The five planting mistakes that kill trees, and how to avoid each one.
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Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Plant Deciduous Trees
Autumn planting gives deciduous trees a six-month head start over spring planting. Here's the science and five trees that benefit most.
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The Benefits of Mulching Around Trees
Mulch is the single best thing you can do for your trees. Here's why, how to do it well, and four trees that respond especially well.
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The Importance of Root Health: How to Choose Quality Trees
Roots do the unseen work of holding a tree up, feeding it, and helping it ride out tough seasons. Here's what to look for when buying, with four trees worth your money.
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How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden with the Right Trees
Five trees that deliver structure and beauty with very little input. Olive, Bay, Kurrajong, Coast Banksia and Murraya.
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How to Plant a Tree: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to planting trees the right way. Site selection, hole prep, root handling, mulch and watering, plus tips for four common species.
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Growing Fruit Trees in Your Backyard: A Complete Beginner's Guide to Citrus and Fig
A practical guide to growing citrus and fig at home in Australian backyards. What to know before you plant, how to keep your tree happy, and our six favourite picks for first-time fruit growers.
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Best Trees for Shaded Garden Areas
Five trees that thrive in shaded gardens. Acer palmatum, Camellia, Ginkgo, Forest Pansy and Saucer Magnolia all suit lower-light sites.
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