Plant Care Tips
The Benefits of Planting Trees in Winter
Winter is the best season to plant most trees in Australia. Cool soil, dormant top growth and steady rain drive rapid root development before summer hits. Here is why winter planting works, plus the best trees to plant now.
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The Complete Crepe Myrtle Guide for Australia: Cultivars, Planting, Care
The complete Crepe Myrtle guide for Australia. Cultivars and their colours, planting, watering, mulching, winter pruning, and how to handle the common problems.
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Outdoor Ficus trees, the Hillii, Hillii Flash, Figaro, and edible Black Genoa Fig. Best varieties, planting tips, watering, pruning, and the root caution every Australian gardener needs to know.
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A Beginner's Guide to Crepe Myrtles in Australian Gardens
New to Crepe Myrtles? This is the friendly, no-nonsense beginner's guide. What they are, the best cultivars by colour, how to plant, how to care for them, and the common problems to watch.
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Ornamental Pear Tree Care: A Practical Guide for Australian Gardens
Ornamental Pears are fast, reliable, and structured. This guide covers planting, watering, mulching, winter pruning, and how to pick between Bradford, Aristocrat, Southworth Dancer, and the Snow Pear.
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How to Grow and Care for Crepe Myrtles in Australia
Crepe Myrtles are the easiest summer-flowering tree to plant in Australia. This guide covers the best cultivars, planting, watering, mulching, winter pruning and feeding, with notes on what to avoid.
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Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis): Sizing, Pricing, Care
A practical guide to the Canary Island Date Palm. Origin, sizing, pricing context, appearance, growth rate, root system, and care for Australian gardens.
Learn moreBrachychiton Flowering Hybrids: Bella Donna, Jerilderie Red and Bella Pink
A clear guide to the three Brachychiton flowering hybrids. How to tell pink from red, planting, watering, maintenance, and whether they are evergreen or deciduous.
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Jacaranda Care: Planting, Watering and Maintenance in Australia
Everything you need to plant and care for a Jacaranda in Australia. Position, soil, deep watering, flower drop, seed pods, plus alternative flowering feature trees for smaller blocks.
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