To celebrate its 60th year, Kings Park and Botanic Garden have released a list of their favourite fail-safe WA tried, tested, bred and grown plants and they are absolutely beauties.
Charlie Albone
‘I love being able to go out into my garden and put a meal together from scratch,’ Jenny says.
CASEY LISTER
Sabrina Hahn on how we can all play a role in nurturing nature, one garden at a time.
Sabrina Hahn
A working flower farm that has been quietly growing some of the State’s most stunning blooms over the last 35 years is now open to the public seven days a week.
Amy Cavender
When it comes to creating a focal point for your garden there are plenty of options to suit a variety of themes
CHARLIE ALBONE
With the weather finally cooling, now is the perfect time to add these cool-season veggies to your garden.
There is a huge amount of Australian native groundcovers that will work well in your garden. Here are my favourites.
The Perth Garden Show is back with three days of inspiration and ideas, including talks by Western Australia’s best-known gardening experts, stunning display gardens, plants for sale and more.
Start by devising an entrance to the garden or have a feature that will draw you into the space.
There is no right time of life to discover a love of gardening.
Casey Lister
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is encouraging those with backyard hives to be vigilant for unwanted pests.
The topography of your garden has a huge impact on the design aesthetic of your space and one that needs careful consideration to not only look good but have useful areas and successful planting.
One reason I think so many people give up on gardening in autumn is that the flowers disappear.
Experts are concerned by a dramatic increase in the number of birds falling ill and dying around Perth.
Many people start out chasing this ideal of perfection and, when the garden grows wild, throw their arms up in despair, deciding that a productive garden just isn’t possible.
The backdrop to your garden can set the whole tone for the design of your living space.
Sabrina Hahn shares a pretty perennial that offers both beautiful blooms and stunning variegated foliage.
Whenever I go on an overseas holiday I feel a certain, funny feeling on arriving home, hearing Australian accents, and realising I’m back.
With its snail-shaped flowers and gorgeous perfume, this rare vine is an excellent option to trail along a fence line.
Some native bees feed from only one specific plant, meaning many Perth gardens are essentially food deserts for these unique insects.
With a change in the air and the promise of cooler weather it’s time to give your lawn a little love to ensure it stays green for as long as possible.
From suppressing weeds to covering those pesky areas where nothing seems to grow, ground covers can be the secret to transforming your garden. Here are 12 of the best varieties to try.
From crotons to gaillardias, these are the blooms to plant to turn your garden into a riot of colour.
Autumn is my favourite season. The summer heat subsides and there is plenty of time to get plants established before it gets cold.
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