Gardening articles, Gardening Tips, How to Garden and gardening fact sheets for Australia are a fantastic way to learn a little more about your garden. We present a range of gardening articles and fact sheets written by some of Australia's leading specialist growers. Gardening article that outline conditions required for optimum growth as well as historical information of individual species.
A very popular and attractive cold tolerant palm used both indoors and outside. Windmill Palms are a versatile and generally hardy palm tree........... read about Windmill Palms
Black bamboo
Black Bamboo; Timor Black Bamboo (Bambusa lako), Javanese Black Bamboo, Java Black or Atro Bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea), Black Asper Bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper var. Hitam or 'Pring Betung Hitam' ), Black Brandisii Bamboo (Dendrocalamus brandisii var. black)........... read about Black bamboo
Winter Flowering Plants
Winter flowering plants will vary in flowering time depending on location and even micro climate. However with lots of color available in a great range of plants you should have little trouble in finding some winter flowering plants
Read about Winter Flowering Palnts
Rose Care
Notes on Rose care from Rankins Roses : Includes Pest and Disease Control for roses Read more about rose care
Alphonse Karr bamboo is cultivar of Bambusa multiplex, also known as 'Yellow Stem or Hedge Bamboo'........... read about Alphonse Karr bamboo
Ghost bamboo
Ghost bamboo, white ghost bamboo or Angel Mist Bamboo. Dendrocalamus minor amoenus........... read about ghost bamboo
How to grow Lipstick Palms
Lipstick Palms are also known as the Red Sealing Wax Palm and although best suited for tropical climates........... read about How to grow Lipstick Palms
Moon planting guides, Moon Planting Calendars or planting by the moon has been a popular method of planting vegetables and other plants for centuries. We provide a brief introduction., read more about Moon Planting Guides and Calendars
Winter Pruning Roses
(article by Rankins Roses)
After 20 years of growing roses commercially we have gained great results with simplified pruning methods in Summer & Winter rose pruning... read more about Winter Pruning Roses
Canary Island Date Palm Care, Trimming and Pruning.
Weather stations for the home, farm and school are not only a useful scientific instrument but are also a great piece of eductaional equipment for young children to learn the basics of weather patterns. read more about weather stations
Balinese Gardens and ideas for a Balinese garden.
Balinese style gardens and balinese garden furniture are increasingly popular with Australian home owners. Balinese garden design is based around Balinese style Gazebos or pavillions, read more about Balinese style gardens
Growing Cactus and Cactus potting mix.
Growing Cactus and Cactus potting mix.
Growing cactus from seed and growing cactus from cuttings is fairly simple.
The best way to make compost is to ensure that you are putting carbon, nitrogen water and air into the compost........... read about How to make compost
How to grow Garlic
Garlic is best planted in Autumn.
Try an established garden bed that had manure and compost added the previous year............ read about How to grow garlic
Outdoor Plant stands and hanging Basket stands
Outdoor plant stands have been popular for many years. Plants have been placed on outdoor stands for many years to............ read about Outdoor Plant stands
Lawn Aerators
A Lawn Aerator is used to help maintain a healthy lawn. Lawn Aerators are available in a number of forms including mechanical lawn aerators that are available for hire and manual lawn aerators suitable for home garden use........... read about Lawn Aerators
Lucky Bamboo, Chinese Lucky Bamboo or Dracaena sanderiana is not really a bamboo at all but a member of the Lily family.......... read about Lucky Bamboo
Parsley requires about 6 hours of sun a day to do well, similar to many.......... read about Growing parsley
Coelogyne Orchid
Relatively unknown Coelogyne Orchids are becoming more readily available especially Coelogyne cristata. .......... read about Coelogyne Orchids
Calanthe Orchids
Calanthe Orchidsare now much hybridized and with long arching flower stems are a graceful addition to any orchid collection. .......... read about Calanthe Orchids
Dendrobium Speciosum
Dendrobium speciosum (Now Thelychiton speciosus) is an Australian Native Orchid found in the coastal forest regions from .......... read about dendrobium speciosum
Mondo Grass Ophiopogon
Mondo grass (Ophiopogon) has been one of the favorite low growing grasses with landscapers for a number of years.......... read about mondo grass
Insect Repellant Plants
Insect repellant Plants are a great natural way to provide a little protection from insects.......... read about insect repellant plants
Bird Attracting Plants
Birds are attracted to plants for a variety of reasons, food, both including nectar and insects, shelter, nesting places and refuge from predators, nesting material, plants that provide suitable material to construct nests......... read about bird attracting plants
Tropical Foliage Plants
Tropical Foliage Plants are the backbone of any tropical garden. We look at plants that can help create a year round lush and vibrant tropical garden. Costus, Alpinia, Alocasia, Calathea, Xanthosoma Violaceum and other plants .........read about tropical foliage plants
Growing Citrus Trees in Pots
With 'dwarf' citrus trees now available those of us with limited space can now grow a lemon tree, lime tree or many other species in pots........ read about growing citrus trees in pots
Dwarf Coconut Trees
Dwarf Coconuts are now opening up possibilities for gardeners. In ideal conditions, a dwarf coconut can flower as early as 3 years of age........ read about dwarf coconut trees
Container Gardening
Container Gardening, container gardening ideas and container gardening pictures all feature in this article on growing plants in pots........... read about growing plants in containers
Growing Cannas by Raelene @ Canpelkni Blooms
Cannas are a excellent choice for tropical gardens, cottage garden, ponds and large pots, heights range from just under one meter to 3 meter tall giants read about growing cannas
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 about growing bearded iris
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. read about growing cordylines
Growing Arisaema(staff article)
Arisaema are not difficult to grow in the cooler temperate areas of Australia and some species thrive in harsher climates.read about growing arisaema
Growing Bulbs and how to plant 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 about how to plant bulbs
Bat Plant Article by Bob Chalmers Paradise Distributors
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 about growing bromeliads
Growing 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 about growing clivia
Growing Cycads and cycad care
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 about growing cycads
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
Growing 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 about growing hellebores
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
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 about cymbidium orchid care
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
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
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
Orchids Mounting Native Orchids Article by Wayne Turville<
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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
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
Perennials 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
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
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 about growing roses
How to grow Saffron Article by Ria Pynaker
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 about how to grow saffron
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