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The Pencil Pine (Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'): Elegant Vertical Form
Complete guide to the Pencil Pine (Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'). Iconic Mediterranean form, planting and care, and the design role this tree plays in Australian gardens.
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Creating a Mediterranean Garden in Australia
Five trees that bring the look and feel of the Mediterranean to Australian gardens.
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Creating a Garden to Withstand Australia's Climate Extremes
Five resilient trees that handle heat, drought, frost, salt and wind. The toughest picks for Australian climate variability.
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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden: 6 Best Drought-Tolerant Trees
Five trees that thrive on minimal water, designed for low-maintenance gardens in dry Australian conditions.
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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 Olive Trees for Your Garden: A Beginner's Guide
Choosing your first olive tree comes down to fruit or no fruit, hedge or feature, and how much space you have. Manzanillo, Swan Hill and Tolley's Upright cover most beginner scenarios. Here is what to plant where, plus the basics of olive care in Australia.
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Laurus nobilis Bay Tree: An In-Depth Australian Guide
A complete Australian guide to the Laurus nobilis Bay Tree. Why it works as a feature, hedge or culinary plant, plus planting and care guidance.
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The Best Olive Trees for Your Garden: 4 Picks by Purpose
A practical guide to the best olive trees for Australian gardens, covering fruiting, non-fruiting and compact varieties for hedging, feature and Mediterranean planting.
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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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