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Flowers & Plants

Flowers & Plants

9 ways to have a garden in an apartment

If you live in an apartment, you can still exercise your green thumb. With a little creativity, you and your apartment garden will thrive.
Everything you need to know about watering houseplants
Flowers & Plants, Maintenance

Everything you need to know about watering houseplants

With a little know-how, even a rookie can keep the thirstiest houseplants hydrated and happy.
10 resilient plants that survive in heavy shade
Flowers & Plants, Gardening Tips & Ideas

10 resilient plants that survive in heavy shade

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.
How to have success with succulents
Flowers & Plants

Success with succulents

Get with the trend and grow these waterwise stars of the low-maintenance garden
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10 secrets to create a lovely yard, according to landscape architects
Flowers & Plants, Gardening Tips & Ideas, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs

10 secrets to create a lovely yard according to landscape architects

Surprising tips from architects, landscapers, designers and more experts to create a soothing getaway right outside your front door.
The 18 best air-cleaning plants, according to NASA
Flowers & Plants

The 18 best air-cleaning plants, according to NASA

The best plants are the ones that do double duty – and all of these purify your air of toxic chemicals. Even better, they’re easy to grow.
5 Ways To Make Cut Flowers Last
Flowers & Plants

5 Ways To Make Cut Flowers Last

Easy DIY advice on the best way to make flowers cut for display in the home last longer in vases
Growing Frangipanis
Flowers & Plants

Growing Frangipanis

Add a touch of the tropics to your yard with an easy propagation technique.
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Growing Magnolias Made Easy
Flowers & Plants

Growing Magnolias Made Easy

Easy DIY advice and tips on how to grow, prune and feed magnolias for scented winter blooms.
How To Grow Orchids At Home
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Orchids At Home

A guide to growing orchids, with tips on how to pick the best varieties for most climates.
The Best Way To Plant Spring Bulbs
Flowers & Plants

The Best Way To Plant Spring Bulbs

An easy how to guide to planting bulbs in May for vibrant spring displays in the garden.
How To Grow Roses Organically
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Roses Organically

Easy DIY advice on how to raise healthy, hardy rose bushes using natural methods.
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Top 8 Plants To Grow In Autumn
Flowers & Plants

Top 8 Plants To Grow In Autumn

Autumn is the new spring and a brilliant time to get growing in the backyard and prepare soil with a fertiliser like Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food to create a strong foundation for a [...]
Growing Hydrangeas
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Growing Hydrangeas

Brighten up a shady spot with these easy-care shrubs for long-lasting colour from spring to autumn.
How To Grow Lavender
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Lavender

A fragrant shrub from the Mediterranean, lavender has a long history as a healing herb and has been utilised as a tonic, antiseptic and sleep aid for centuries.
How To Grow Passionfruit
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Passionfruit

Learn the secrets to growing passionfruit with our troubleshooting guide.
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Grow picture perfect poppies
Flowers & Plants

Grow picture perfect poppies

Add these delightfully delicate plants to your garden for a spectacular display of bright blooms.
How To Plan A Tropical Garden
Flowers & Plants

How To Plan A Tropical Garden

Create your very own lush landscape in the backyard whatever the climate
How To Raise Plants From Cuttings
Flowers & Plants

How To Raise Plants From Cuttings

Take the time to raise cuttings and you’ll end up with a garden full of home-grown budget beauties
How To Grow Rhododendrons
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Rhododendrons

Plant these shade-loving shrubs in autumn to enjoy their bright blooms in the warmer months
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Plant Winter Blooming Flowers , ALAMY
Flowers & Plants

Plant Winter Blooming Flowers

Fill the garden with fabulous plants that work their magic at this time of the year
How To Grow Camellias
Flowers & Plants

How To Grow Camellias

Autumn is not just the season of colourful leaves, it’s also the time for a stunning show of blooms
Sow Poppy Seeds
Flowers & Plants

Sow Poppy Seeds

Sow seeds this month in tribute to the ANZAC troops who landed in Gallipoli 100 years ago
A Quick Guide To Sweet Peas
Flowers & Plants

A Quick Guide To Sweet Peas

The sweet pea (Lathyrus odoratus) first arrived in England from Sicily in 1699 and has been bred continuously since then. In the language of flowers, the sweet pea symbolises blissful or delicate [...]
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A Quick Guide to Growing Frangipanis
Flowers & Plants

A Quick Guide To Frangipanis

Grow these tropical trees in pots or garden beds and enjoy their exquisite fragrant flowers
Grow A Summer Garden
Flowers & Plants

Grow A Summer Garden

Pick the plants that suit the amount of sunlight in your garden for a gorgeous, long-lasting display
6 Australian Christmas Plants
Flowers & Plants

6 Australian Christmas Plants

Did you know each Australian state has a native Christmas tree or bush? Find out what yours is.
Evening Flowers
Flowers & Plants

Evening Flowers

Plant up the garden with flowers that show off their good looks and lovely scents when the sun goes down
All About Poinsettias
Flowers & Plants

All About Poinsettias

Poinsettias make great living centrepieces with more than traditional red varieties on offer
5 Facts About Sunflowers
Flowers & Plants

5 Facts About Sunflowers

Read this article and learn more about the famous sunflower
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