Native Wisteria
Japanese or Chinese wisterias are stunningly beautiful plants, but they do have limitations. Some gardeners don't like the fact that they lose their leaves in winter, and they don't really suit planting schemes featuring Australian natives. The ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
What to do this Week Planting Tip
Drinking green tea has many health benefits and it's even better for you when it's fresh. Trevor shows you how you can grow your very own green tea plant and shares with you the best way to look after your plant. Tea at its freshest- simply pick ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Planting Bug in Winter
It is easy to get the planting bug at the moment, because garden centres are so full of inspiration. When Sue visits a garden centre she can't help herself, she always has to take all the beautiful plants home to put in her own garden. One little ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Tomato Project
One of the guys' all time favourite fruits are tomatoes. Not only do they taste nice, but they're good for you too, and now is the time to start planting seedlings to start growing these delicious fruits in your very own garden. Trevor showcases ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Companion planting
The idea that some plants exert a beneficial effect on others growing nearby and other plants exert a malign influence is an ancient one. Many plants do defend themselves against insects by being poisonous to them or developing a strong scent ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
Planting Chillies
This week Neville shows you how to spice up your garden with some tips on planting chillies in pots. He also showcases a range of different types of chilli plants, and discovers which ones are the spiciest. The Scovial Scale is a way of measuring ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
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For Melissa, winter symbolizes making serious decisions in the garden - pulling things out that haven't worked, re-designing or revamping tired looking areas and above all planting! The pace slows down a bit in winter, deciduous plants lose their ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Planting Up Wine Barrels
We all have spots in our garden that could do with a little attention. Sometimes to make an area more attractive we need to add plants. Often the best option is potted plants and the first question to answer is what plants you should use. To work ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Planting Tomato Seeds Early
The front cover of the August issue of the Burke's Backyard Magazine comes with a bonus free packet of 'Burke's Backyard Italian Tomato' seeds. Voted the Best Tasting Tomato by a 22-member panel of Australia's leading gardening, horticultural and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
What to Do - Under-Story Planting
One of the best things about winter gardening in Queensland is that it is a great opportunity to step back and have a good look at areas that can do with a lift. Often it is the areas under established trees and palms that need the most ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
HortNews - Forest Research Starts Planting Out GE Trees
State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically engineered (GE) trees. WELLINGTON 22/07/2003 - State-owned science company Forest Research has re-activated its planting programme for genetically ... [... more]
HortNET New Zealand |
Native Plants
Remember back in the 70's when native gardens were all the rage and everyone was planting natives? Didn't we love them for their unique colours and textures and what about the birds they brought to the garden? Another thing is that we discovered ... [... more]
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