Caribbean Markets
Ever wondered where all the plants that your local nursery stocks are found? It is in the heart of the Caribbean Markets in Melbourne, Victoria. A bustling hub for the garden centres, landscapers and growers in the horticultural industry, this is ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Rankins Roses
It is not hard to see why roses are called the Queen of Flowers. When you buy a rose at your local nursery there is a good chance that was grown at Rankins Nursery which has been supplying the best old fashioned and modern varieties for over 20 ... [... more]
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Agonis 'After Dark'
Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark' costs around $25 for 200mm (8") pots. If your local nursery does not have it in stock, ask them to order one in for you. Recently introduced into cultivation, Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark', is a variety of the West ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Landscaping Essentials
If you haven't got out and visited your local nursery to check out the latest release plants by now you could be missing out on what is the best time of the year. There are some great new plants out like the 'Velvet' range of Kangaroo Paws which ... [... more]
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Fresh Cut Xmas Trees
For me nothing says Christmas like the smell of fresh pine needles. You can always pick up a cut Christmas tree from our local nursery or the side of the road, but why not make it an experience and get one from a tree farm. The Christmas Tree ... [... more]
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Thrive Concentrate Fruit and Flower Plant Food
To help your plants produce more flowers, one of the essential nutrients needed in the soil is potassium. When you are next in your local nursery look out for Thrive Fruit and Flower which is specially formulated for, you guessed it, flowers and ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Agonis 'After Dark'
Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark' costs around $25 for 200mm (8") pots. If your local nursery does not have it in stock, ask them to order one in for you. Recently introduced into cultivation, Agonis flexuosa 'After Dark', is a variety of the West ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cool Climate Palms and Ferns
These palms may be available from your local nursery or they may be able to order them in. Palms in 20cm (8") pots cost between $12 and $20, with the exception of the slow-growing Rhapis excelsa which costs $20-$30. Fletcher's Fern Nursery sell ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Cool Climate Palms and Ferns
Palms: These palms may be available from your local nursery or they may be able to order them in. Palms in 20cm (8") pots cost between $12 and $20, with the exception of the slow-growing Rhapis excelsa which costs $20-$30. Ferns: Fletcher's Fern ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Katrinus Deluxe
In previous programmes we have featured the plants grown by Ozbreed and we also showed you their No irrigation garden, well here is another great Australian native, that is going to make you rush out to your local nursery. 'Katrinus Deluxe' is a ... [... more]
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