Which Plants
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Posted: March 02, 2021Categories: Which PlantsOur favourite deciduous trees and shrubs that grow well in Australian climates, to give you autumn colour as the days cool and the nights lengthen. And for more tropical climates, our recommendations for evergreen plants with coloured leaves, that will give you that toasty misty spice-coloured feeling.Read more »
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Posted: January 23, 2021Categories: Which PlantsTo mark Australia Day, we asked some of the team here at Australian Plants Online to share some of their favourite native plants. Are any of our favourites, your favourites too?Read more »
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Posted: September 16, 2020Categories: Which PlantsThe scented blossom flowers of buddleia are absolutely wonderful at attracting wildlife to your garden. The common name is “butterfly bush” – and for good reason. Butterflies lap up the nectar in each blossom, and on a warm day you’ll have your very own butterfly garden to enjoy.Read more »
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Posted: June 30, 2020Categories: Which PlantsDianellas – our native flax lily – are an excellent addition to all kinds of gardens, from native bush paddocks to schmick urban back yards. How many could you make room for, in your garden?Read more »
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Posted: April 15, 2020Categories: Which PlantsWant to ditch the shovel and plant a garden? There's a surprising range of plants suited to clay soil, from groundcovers to feature trees. Many favourite native plants are ideal, they're naturally exposed to prolonged periods of rain followed by drought.Read more »
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Posted: April 10, 2020Categories: Which PlantsPlants can add beauty and a sense of nature to our homes and offices, shopping malls and public spaces. But did you know they also help us feel better, and stay healthier, physically and mentally?Read more »
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Posted: March 02, 2020Categories: Which PlantsAt Australian Plants Online we frequently get asked "what are the best plants for my garden in Central Coast/Far North Queensland/Inner West Sydney/etc" - and here's our suggestions.Read more »
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Posted: February 27, 2020Categories: Which Plants
Flowering hedges are ideal for creating privacy in the garden, with the bonus of bright flowers to liven things up! Flowering hedges may be clipped neatly in formal gardens, or left to grow for a wilder rustic feel. There's a flowering shrub for almost any garden style, and any climate. Here's some of our favourites.
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Posted: February 19, 2020Categories: Which Plants
Our beautiful beaches are a playground for all of us, whether we're swimming and surfing, building sandcastles with the bubs, or taking a stroll. Living by the coast is relaxing and energising, but can be hard on our garden plants, with drying winds, little shade, and salt spray. Find out which plants cope with these conditions best.
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Posted: January 14, 2020Categories: Which PlantsBushfires are terrifying and unpredictable - and all organic material has the potential to burn in a bushfire. But you can plan your garden to be more fire safe through the plants you choose.Read more »