Designing a Japanese Garden Using Australian Natives

A reader asked whether a list existed whereby Australian native plants could be substituted to create a ...

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Pea Gravel Landscaping: Benefits and Drawbacks

Hailing from an area where pea gravel is readily available, and not too expensive, you would think ...

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Growing Echium Plants in Australia

One of the grandest spring-flowering plants is the Echium. It’s large, showy blooms mimic feather dusters yet ...

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Peat Moss: Why it’s Better to Use its Alternatives

Peat moss is a traditional soil additive made from the dried, dead, remnants of sphagnum mosses. It ...

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8 Effective Bird Deterrent Ideas to Protect Your Fruit Trees

Gardeners who grow fruit trees understand the agony of watching the whole crop disappear – the result ...

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What is Potash and How to Make it

By definition potash is any compound that contains potassium. It can be sourced from plants such as ...

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