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5 Evergreen Trees to Plant This Spring
Five evergreens that establish fast in spring soil. From Magnolia features to Mediterranean classics, all set to thrive by summer.
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Best Trees for Shade and Privacy: 6 Picks That Do Both
Five trees that deliver real shade and proper privacy. Deciduous and evergreen picks for backyards that need both.
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How to Design Your Garden with Privacy Trees
Five privacy trees and a practical approach to using them. Fast screens, mid-height boundaries and feature evergreens that double as both screen and statement.
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Top 5 Low-Maintenance Evergreens for Boundary Planting
Five evergreen trees with well-behaved root systems. Safe to plant near paths, pools, walls and pipework, with structure and flowers as a bonus.
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A Blooming Guide to Magnolias for Australian Gardens
Six magnolias for every garden and every season. From the upright evergreen Little Gem to the dramatic Black Tulip, find the magnolia that suits your space and climate.
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The Best Hedging Trees for Privacy in Your Garden
Six hedging picks for serious privacy in Australian gardens. From tall Waterhousea and dense Ficus Hillii to compact Bay and Magnolia Teddy Bear, here are the trees that create a natural fenceline and stop peeking neighbours.
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Best Frost-Tolerant Hedging Trees: 6 Cold-Hardy Picks
Cold winters and frost pockets don't mean you have to skip hedging. Five tough evergreen hedgers that hold dense foliage through the coldest mornings, from Bay and Photinia to Elaeagnus and Resilience Lilly Pilly.
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Choosing the Right Magnolia: Best Varieties for Hedging and Feature Trees
Magnolias work as hedges or feature trees depending on the cultivar. Teddy Bear, Little Gem and Coolwyn Gloss for hedging, Kay Parris, Exmouth and x soulangeana for features. Here is how to pick the right magnolia for your space.
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Magnolia Teddy Bear Growth Rate: How Fast Does It Actually Grow
Magnolia Teddy Bear grows moderately fast, around 30cm per year, reaching 3-5m tall with proper care. Soil, water and pruning all affect that pace. Here is what to expect and how to get the best growth out of yours.
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