Plant Care Tips
How to Plant Trees for Effective Windbreaks and Shelterbelts
Five Australian native trees that build a functional shelterbelt: Casuarina filter, Acacia pendula softener, Eucalyptus mannifera canopy, Banksia integrifolia coastal anchor, and Leptospermum Starry Night front rank.
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How to Use Trees for a Layered Landscape Design
A practical approach to layered planting using Australian-suited trees: Ficus Hillii as the backdrop, Magnolia Little Gem mid-level, Murraya hedge, plus Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' and Cercis 'Forest Pansy' as feature accents.
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How to Create a Mediterranean Garden with Evergreen Trees
Five evergreen trees that deliver the Mediterranean look in Australian conditions: Manzanillo Olive, Miles Choice Bay, Tolley's Upright Olive, Canary Island Date Palm and Coolwyn Gloss Magnolia.
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Three Trees That Deliver Stunning Autumn Foliage
Three deciduous trees that put on Australia's best autumn colour: burgundy Japanese Maple, golden Ginkgo, and the multi-tone Sweetgum. Sized for courtyards through to country driveways.
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Trees That Filter the Air in Urban Gardens
Five trees that actively pull pollution from Australian city air while delivering serious garden value.
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Why You Should Consider Multi-Stem Trees for a Unique Garden Aesthetic
Five multi-stem trees that bring sculptural form and seasonal interest to Australian gardens.
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How to Design a Formal Garden with Ornamental Trees
Five ornamental trees for crisp formal garden design — hedges, features and symmetrical avenues.
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Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Plant Deciduous Trees
Five deciduous trees that establish best when planted in Australian autumn for spring impact.
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How to Choose the Right Trees for Your Garden's Soil Type
Five trees matched to Australian soil types — sandy, clay, poor, adaptable and rich loam.
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