Zanzibar Gem - Indestructible Indoor Plant
So many of us love to have indoor plants around the home and office because they give the place such a cheery feel, but a lot of people tend to struggle to keep them looking good. One question that comes up time and time again is watering. How ... [... more]
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HortNews - MAF Investigates New Plant Virus Threat
Agriculture officials are investigating a possible incursion of a plant disease - impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) - which commercial growers fear may severely affect ornamental crops. WELLINGTON 08/09/2003 - Agriculture officials are ... [... more]
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Zanzibar Gem: Tough little indoor plant
Zanzibar Gem available at all good plant retailers and Bunnings Warehouse. It is the Zanzibar Gem a gorgeous indoor plant that originates from the dry land forests of Tanzania in Africa. There are a number of reasons the plant is drought ... [... more]
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Featured Plant- Golden Elm (Ulmus glabra ' Lutescens')
Nestling ourselves in Dwellingup, Western Australia where the soil is rich, the water is plentiful and the sun is always shining we visit, arguably the best private garden in Australia; Orondo. Spanning over many hectares Orondo displays an ... [... more]
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Campanulas - Plant of the Week
Many gardeners love searching for those plants which soldier on no matter what. Agapanthus and hydrangea fit into this no-fuss category as does the lesser known Serbian bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana), a ground cover plant. Campanulas are ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Zanzibar Gem: Tough little indoor plant
It is the Zanzibar Gem which is a gorgeous indoor plant that originates from the dry land forests of Tanzania in Africa. There are a number of reasons the plant is drought resistant. The leaves are waxy and shiny which helps them to reflect heat, ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Ponytail Plant
The decorative ponytail plant is native to dry, desert regions of Mexico and the southern United States. Beaucarnea recurvata (also known as Nolina recurvata and N. tuberculata) A slow growing, evergreen tree to about 9m (30') tall. Its palm-like ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Convolvulus - Plant of the Week
Convolvulus mauritanicus is one of those plants that always does a good job. It is hardy, attractive, humble and very giving. Common name: convolvulus (not often called by its common name, 'bindweed') Description: Trailing perennial with small, ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Plant Profile: Eremophila
If you are looking for a colourful, easy to grow, no nonsense plant, the wonderful Eremophila is a great choice. Eremophilas not only look great, they are also ideal for adding to your water smart garden. Eremophilas are one of the hardiest ... [... more]
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Mitre 10 Project Garden - Plant a Healthy Vegetable Garden
Story Title: Mitre 10 Project Garden - Plant a Healthy Vegetable Garden Vegetables are part of our everyday diet so why not reap the benefits and rewards of growing your own? This week the team show you how to create your own vegetable garden ... [... more]
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LIVING PLANT COLLECTION
Database search of plants growing in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra Please exercise care in the structure of queries and the use of wildcards to avoid excessively large reports. Most fields are case sensitive and the wildcard ... [... more]
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Nasturtium - Plant of the week
This wonderful plant is often taken for granted. As well as producing brightly coloured, cheerful flowers, it is the ideal plant for a child's first garden. The seeds are large and easily handled by little fingers, and the plants are easy to ... [... more]
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