Plant Care Tips
How to Plan a Garden That's Easy to Maintain
Pick the right species and the garden runs itself. Five low-maintenance trees that deliver presence without weekend work.
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How to Plant Trees for a Wind-Resistant Garden
Wind-prone garden? These five tough natives shelter your property, look the part and don't quit when the gales hit.
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Choosing the Right Trees for a Low-Maintenance Garden
Five trees built for gardens you don't want to fuss over. Tough, drought tolerant and reliable, with structure and seasonal interest as a bonus.
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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 Trees to Plant Poolside: 13 Tropical Picks for a Resort Vibe
Poolside trees need to be low leaf drop, non-invasive in the roots, and tolerant of reflected heat. Six picks that deliver resort-style privacy and shade without wrecking the pool shell or filling the skimmer.
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Our Top 6 Hedging Plant Recommendations: The Most Functional Picks
Our top recommended hedging plants for Australian gardens, with practical notes on speed, height, climate and how to choose.
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Is Ficus Hillii Flash Fast Growing? Growth Rate, Care, and How to Hedge
Yes. Ficus Hillii Flash puts on 40 to 60 cm a year once settled, making it one of the fastest hedging trees you can plant in Australia. Here is what that growth looks like in real gardens, how to get the most out of it, and which alternatives to consider.
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How to Plant and Care for a Magnolia Tree in Australia
A practical guide to planting and caring for Magnolia trees in Australia. Whether you have a Coolwyn Gloss, Little Gem, Teddy Bear, Kay Parris or Saucer Magnolia, this covers planting, watering, mulching, pruning and feeding.
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5 Stunning Feature Trees for Every Garden Style and Climate
Five feature trees that work across Australian garden styles and climates. Mediterranean Olive, deciduous Ginkgo and Crepe Myrtle, cool-climate Japanese Maple and the climate-adaptable Chinese Elm. How to choose the right one for your block.
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