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- Which Plants Are BestOctober 31, 2019
There's a reason why lavender is so loved by gardeners! It enjoys our hot climate (unless you're in the Top End), smells gorgeous, blooms in tough situations, and lures in those beneficial pollinators. Find the best lavender for your garden here.
- Which Plants Are BestOctober 18, 2019
Sweet smelling plants always add extra enjoyment to any kind of garden. Even if you only have space for one tiny pot, on a balcony or window-box, make it a scented plant. The fragrance will travel on the breeze through warm air. Plant them where you can enjoy the natural perfume while sipping your morning cuppa or evening drink.
- Which Plants Are BestJune 01, 2019
Nandina, sometimes called Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly Bamboo, is a beautiful shrub native to Japan. They suit Oriental-style gardens very well. Nandinas also work in flowery cottage gardens, woodland areas, as green topiary hedges, and in modern outdoor spaces too. No wonder Nandinas are consistently one of our most popular plants! Find the best one for you
- Which Plants Are Best Hedging Help Native PlantsJune 01, 2019
Syzygium (lilly pilly) is a superb hedging and screening plant in all situations. It has beautiful coloured new growth, in cream, peach, orange, bronze, copper, and bright candy pink. The roots are non-invasive, which means you can plant it close to buildings without fear. It's a native, so it copes with almost everything our harsh climate can throw at it. The evergreen shiny foliage looks beautiful throughout the year, and there's fluffy flowers and brightly-coloured berries to enjoy. Find the one for you here
- Which Plants Are Best Grasses & Groundcovers Native PlantsJune 01, 2019
Lomandras are one of our most popular plants with our customers, and it's simple to see why. They have so many great attributes! They are an elegant native grass, growing in large rounded tufts, like a green fountain. This rounded shape makes them ideal plants for accent plantings, in the centre of a bed or the middle of a lawn. Lomandras also make beautiful edging plants, as they keep their neat shape without clipping. Less work for you!
- Which Plants Are BestJune 01, 2019
Tall evergreen hedges. Bright flowering shrubs. Potted colour for decks and balconies. Azaleas fit into almost every space in your garden. These free-flowering shrubs will lift your spirits and fill your garden with colour. Their evergreen compact shape gives form and structure year-round. It's year-round beauty in an easy-to-manage size!
- Which Plants Are BestJune 01, 2019
Agapanthus are popular plants for gardens, and for pots. They're resilient, sun-loving, and free-flowering. Find the best agapanthus for your garden, from back-of-border giants, to windowbox babies
- Which Plants Are Best Wildlife & PetsJanuary 06, 2019
Watching wildlife can be very rewarding and relaxing - except when they demolish your newly planted garden looking for a snack! Full confession - it's unlikely any plant will be 100% animal-proof. But here's some that will fight back and stand up to the toothy attack.
- Which Plants Are Best Plant The Look - Design Inspo Native PlantsJanuary 06, 2019
Create a waterwise cottage-style garden using flowering natives. They are hardy, attract wildlife, have a long flowering season and feature all the characteristics we love in cottage gardens: contrasting foliage, flowers in soft muted tones, and an open airy habit. They're naturally easy-care and many require much less water once established. Find your favourites here.