Elegant, resilient and winter-flowering. Hellebores tick all the boxes for a dependable shade garden staple. As we begin the transition into autumn, it’s easy to feel as if all colour is slowly fading from the garden. Leaves drop, flowers fade, and suddenly those shady spots feel a little emptier than usual. One cold-weather flowering stalwart…
Boost your garden and your health with these easy-to-grow berries. Berries may be small, but they’re packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre that boost your health. From everyday favourites like blueberries and strawberries to unusual gems like golden raspberries and serviceberries, there’s a berry perfect to add to your garden this season. Jump to: Why…
Highly ornamental, nutrient-dense and delicious. The ancient persimmon fruit ticks all the boxes of a worthwhile backyard fruit tree. In Chinese culture, persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are revered as a symbol of fortune and wealth. Having a persimmon tree in your backyard is considered a stroke of luck in itself. This elegant tree, with its semi-weeping…
While we wait to see what happens with the property market, you might as well invest in an avocado tree. Gardeners in Tasmania, especially in the southern region, are often discouraged from growing avocados due to our unpredictable weather patterns. And it’s true, as we’ve experienced this summer, we can experience cold snaps in even…
Find out which fruit trees are compatible with our cross-pollination cheat sheet Winter is the best time to plot out your dream backyard orchard, where the kids or grandkids can run out and stuff their faces silly with Christmas cherries. Fruit tree blossoms, however, have to contend with strong Tasmanian winds, late frosts, and a…