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Carnations (Dianthus)

In 1908, Anna Jarvis chose dianthus caryophyllus (pink carnation) as the emblem of Mother's Day, a celebration she
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I was sent this photo of a colus hirudinosus, a rare fungus. This specimen was found near Broke, NSW, and appeared
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Bromeliaceae (the bromeliads) are a diverse family of plants endemic to Central and South America. They are a durable,
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Easter Lilies are a fragrant lily, with white trumpet-like flowers that blooms around Easter in the Northern Hemisphere
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To many gardeners, the idea that gardening can be turned into an exciting computer game is very hard to believe. But
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When most people think of drought-tolerant plants, they immediately think of cactii. Indeed, most succulents require
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Push reel mowers are undergoing a revival in popularity. Not only are they friendly to the environment (no air or noise
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Gardenia is a genus of evergreen flowering shrubs and trees native to tropical and sub-tropical Australia, Asia and
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Frangipani (genus Plumeria) is native to tropical and sub-tropical America. However today it is most widely recognised
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Choose a plant that already has two strong bottom side shoots or laterals. Dig a hole directly under the trellis. Place
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Choosing the right fern varieties is important in a water smart garden but there are other things you can do. Mulching
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a hardy perennial vegetable, best suited to cooler climates. It tolerates frost
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If you don't have a lot of space you can grow spuds in containers. Fast maturing early varieties like Nicola are ideal
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