Winter is the ideal time to plant and transplant deciduous trees, shrubs, berry canes and similar, as they are dormant and stress is kept to a minimum.
Icon Water has agreed to help all the Floriade Community participants with water for their garden beds after being approached for assistance by the Kingston Barton Residents Association to help water their plantings around the Kingston shops.
Tinus, a professional horticulturist and garden designer, and his partner Levi, renovated their property in Evatt two years ago. Only a few original plants remain on the 738sqm block, including a variegated...
Sheet mulching is a form of no-dig gardening, which allows you to build up your soil without hours of back-breaking labour. It consists of Carbon and Nitrogen rich organic materials being stacked...
Now is the time to purchase spring flowering bulbs and deciduous trees, shrubs, vines, and other dormant plants. Visit your local garden centre for ideas and advice. Alternatively, there are also some...
Autumn is often a time for increased leaf litter and green waste disposal, however ACT Government figures suggest Canberrans are using their green bins more since physical distancing measures began.
ACT Minister for...
There are plenty of ways to make a backyard low-maintenance without compromising on style. According to Northcote Pottery ambassador, TV presenter and gardening expert, Melissa King, outdoor areas don’t have to be...
Autumn is one of the best times to explore your local nature reserves, get some fresh air and exercise, and enjoy the seasonal flowers.
Flowers of The ACT & Region by Don and...
Looking for some inspiration to help keep the kids entertained in the confines of home – as well as off devices and outdoors soaking up much-needed Vitamin D?
A simple overhaul of...
Greenery and natural surroundings are
good for both your physical and mental health, with a 30-minute session of
garden therapy great for releasing stress and unwinding.
Gardening can help you to remain
positive, healthy, in touch...
In flower: Hibiscus syriacus
Hibiscus syriacus, commonly known as rose of Sharon, is a
hardy deciduous shrub with a vase habit. It grows to around 4m and can be kept
smaller with pruning. H. syriacus...
Wild rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia) is a must-have in any garden, not least because of its versatility.
This delicious perennial leafy green grows well throughout the year, including summer if it’s established beforehand. It...
From What Is To What If: Unleashing the Power of Imagination to Create the Future We Want by Rob Hopkins, is by no means a gardening book, but with nature and a...
Terry and Mia’s garden, which I discussed last week, features anastonishing range of plant types. Here are some of the plants that feature throughout the beautifully landscaped property:
1.
Teucrium fruticans, commonly known as...
