Cornelian Cherry
Although the flower display of Cornus mas, the cornelian cherry, is not as spectacular as some of its popular relatives, Peter Valder thinks this species is well worth planting. It's one of the few trees which flower in a cold climate in the ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cheiranthus
A fragrant spring-flowering perennial that grows to 60cm and is very suitable to bedding or borders or for planting in clumps in the garden. Flowers are pinkish lavender or russet shades like yellow, brown, mahogany and deep ruby-red. Cheiranthus ... [... more]
Janine's Garden |
Autumn Garden Tips
Many parts of eastern Australia received heavy rainfalls recently bringing relief to some drought situations. There are some gardening tips for autumn that will help your garden look even better after the rain. Autumn is a good time for planting ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Citrus Tips
Citrus trees do best in a full sun position. Before planting, dig plenty of chook, cow or horse manure into the ground. Ideally, citrus should be fertilised in August and February. It is good to alternate fertilisers - say Dynamic Lifter in ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Whistlepipe Gardens
The black English Mulberry is a slow growing tree, but the wait is worthwhile and if you plant a tree in your backyard you are definitely planting for future generations. One of our garden club members contacted the Gurus wanting to know how to ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Your garden questions answered & M10 Comp
Now is the time to get back in the garden and build that dream veggie patch to supply the family with variety of fresh and nutritious goodies all year around. However, the planting area is weed infested so where to start? Pulling them will keep ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Garden Express Native Plants
Now is a great time to be planting tube stock and seedlings of native plants are perfect to go in to the ground. Garden Express Native Plants Potential varieties are as follows.. Lomandra longiflorum Callistemon lilacinus Melaleuca ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Trees to Reduce Your Power Bills
Are you looking for a manageable and reliable tree for a small garden? Check out what your local council is planting on the streets to find drought hardy trees to suit your local conditions. Phil takes you through the streets of Brisbane to find ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Nelson Rd Wellington Point
All over Queensland, conditions are perfect for planting colourful flowers and if you head down to your local garden centre you will find a huge array of annuals and perennials that will give you colour from now right into spring. Petunias ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Evergreen Structure - Garden Express
Where would our gardens be without evergreen plants? They bring structure, colour and texture to the garden and carry our planting schemes through the non-blooming times. Good "bones" begin with good design, strong lines, a well placed hedge, [... more]
Garden Gurus |
What to do - Grow your own fruit
Gloves on because spring is a great time for planting. The striking pink Magnolia called 'Ricki' has beautiful tulip shaped blooms. Magnolias love deep, fertile, well-drained soil, so dig plenty of compost and well-rotted organic matter, even ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Palms
If you would like to create a tropical look in your garden, then palms are the ideal choice, just the way their leaves hang, so gracefully, pop a few of these around through out your planting scheme, and instantly you begin to get that relaxed ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
