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Phygelius Hardy, unpalatable to wildlife & pollinator friendly. Throw anything at this fast-growing evergreen perennial, wallabies included, and it won’t blink an eye. Phygelius flowers in summer through to autumn. Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Phygelius will tolerate moderate frosts. If you don’t get frosts, prune hard after flowering in…
Composting, pickling, and what to plant now. It’s time to say goodbye to summer produce and clean up garden beds. If you haven’t already, it’s time bid farewell to your withering summer crops. Compost zucchini, pumpkin and cucumber leaves. If you still have green tomatoes on the vine, pull them out (roots and all) and…
Yellow leaves, powdery mildew and drooping plants? It’s a good time to feed and nourish the garden. Your plants are tuckered out after a big summer-long party. We recommend giving them a big warm hug (in the form of food and micronutrients) before tucking them into bed for a nice long sleep. Fertilisers for hungry…
How do you grow a maple? Forest bathing gives us a clue. Shinrin-yoku, or the art of bathing in the sounds and stillness of a forest, paints a pretty good picture of how to grow Japanese maples. Often given a finicky reputation, maples are an easy-to-grow and rewarding plant that can be grown in just…
We don’t just sell plants for the garden… Here are some plants for your plate! Now this is something really special… These beautiful cakes are decorated with a range of spectacular looking flowers and plants. These unique treats are worth a visit to the café just to see them in person. These delicious cakes are…
Mid Autumn is the time to plant for Winter colour Not all gardens hibernate in winter – you can have a riot of winter colour if you plan now. Want a vibrant, blooming garden in Hobart this winter? It’s totally doable, even in our chilly Tasmanian weather. Late April is a great time to get…
The essential guide to better gardens BY TEENA CRAWFORD & LISA ELIS It’s finally arrived!! The only plant book you will ever need Plantology is a detailed compilation of plants prepared by professional planting designers to inspire gardeners everywhere on how to create truly unique and successful gardens. This reference book profiles all types of…