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Growing Bearded Iris Article by Yarrabee Garden & Iris |
Tall bearded iris are very easy to grow, requiring little attention and, once established, little watering. They perform best in a sunny read this article |
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Growing Cordylines Article by Santuro Park |
Why are cordylines so universally popular? Leaves of no other class of plants can boast such a spectacular display of colour. They come in read this article |
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Growing Arisaema |
Arisaema are not difficult to grow in the cooler temperate areas of Australia and some species thrive in harsher read this article |
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Bulbs |
Bulbs need to be planted 2-3 times the as deep as the bulb is tall. Dig the bed well and ensure that plenty of organic material is in the soil. read this article |
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Bat Plant Article by Bob Chalmers Paradise Distributors |
Tacca integrifolia is probably the most unusual flowering plant of all !! Its total weird flower read this article |
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Bromeliad Culture Article by SteveWard Riverside Bromeliads |
Before looking at the questioome knowledge of the different bromeliad types does give some clues to their individual culture. Below are some pictures of the most commonly cultivated bromeliad types read this article |
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Clivia |
Named after Lady Clive, Duchess of Northumberland, this South African amaryllid is really a fantastic addition to the garden, be it the shadehouse, in a pot or in a woodland setting. read this article |
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Cycads |
Cycads like water, but hate wet feet. Too much water kills them. Excellent drainage is the most important requirement, If your soil is not sandy, plant above ground level in a mound or raised bed. read this article |
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Grasses in the Garden Article by Jan Carson (Eastcoast Perennials) |
Over the last ten years the use of ornamental grasses in our gardens has steadily increased in response to the overseas trend to more naturalistic planting, and also a desire to create read this article |
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Hellebores Article by Peter Leigh (Post Office Farm Nursery) |
Hellebores are not difficult to grow in the cooler temperate areas of Australia. This would include most of Victoria, Tasmania, cooler mountainous regions of NSW and the cooler parts of South Australia. read this article |
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Hellebores Article by Jill Weatherhead |
Hellebores or Winter Roses (Helleborus species) are one of my favourite flowers. Any flowers in Winter are welcome of course, and now that July has turned to
August we have hellebores as well as wattles, Epacris (native heath) in pink and
white; yellow, perfumed Mahonia and camellias to enrich read this article |
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Orchids Cybidium Care |
Cymbidium Orchids are originally from the Himalayas, over the years they have been hybridised to produce the beauatiful cymbidium orchids with long lasting flowers that we love so much. Cymbidium orchids are the orchids used in corsages and as cut flowers. Their are two main types of cymbidium orchids, standard cymbidiums and minature cymbidiums.. read this article |
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Orchid Culture Article by Mt Beenak Orchids |
The orchids we sell at Mt. Beenak Orchids are cool growing epiphytes, that is they come from high altitude, or cooler low lands and typically grow on trees, rocks, stumps etc., not in the ground. Although different species may require a variety of cultural needs the basics remain quite consistent. read this article |
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| Orchids Dockarilla Care Article by Wayne Turville |
Dockrillias are a relatively new genus having been removed from the Genus Dendrobium only very recently. They differ from normal Australian Dendrobiums in that the leaves and canes gave been fused to form a solid tube read this article |
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Orchids Australian Orchid Care Article by Wayne Turville |
These challenging and highly attractive orchids are unique to Eastern and South eastern Australia. As such they in most cases do not require the demanding temperatures and high humidity that most other exotic orchids require. In the wild most grow as either Epiphytes read this article |
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Orchids Mounting Native Orchids Article by Wayne Turville |
Mounting native orchids is as simple as obtaining the right mount. Dead black
Cyathea tree blocks are by far the most practical and easily obtained mounts. The ginger red Dicksonia tree fern is fine for Dend. kingianum but seems to be too water retentive for other species. Another alternative for the drier read this article |
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Orchids Terrestial Orchids Article by Wayne Turville |
Terrestrial orchids are ground-dwelling orchids and are widespread throughout Australia.A wander through bushland in winter or spring will usually reveal a number of species of terrestrial orchid to the keen observer, some of the best-known kinds being Greenhoods, Sun-Orchids and Donkey read this article |
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Perrenials for semi-shade Article by Jill Weatherhead |
The lushness of shade-loving plants is a glorious sight in the heat of Summer. Perennials have fresh foliage each year and many enjoy a little shade. I particularly want to cultivate semi-shade to provide a place read this article read this article |
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Phormium Article by Eastcoast Perennials |
Those of you who have heard me at Cottage Garden Club meetings may have noticed that I'm fairly fond of New Zealand Flax. They didn't make it into my last talk on a 'Top Ten' of late Summer Perennials purely read this article |
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Roses |
Prepare soil well in advance as with any planting (2-3 weeks). Well rotted manure and compost can be added to the soil before planting. Trim any damaged roots. Soak the roots of bare rooted roses in a read this article read this article |
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Saffron Article by Patchwork Nursery |
Ever been to a deli or health food shop trying to buy some strands of SAFFRON? Usually you are shocked by the price. It is the most expensive spice in the world.
$20 to $30.000 per kg!!! read this article |
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