It’s peak flowering time for wattles, best enjoyed on a bushwalk or at your local botanic gardens; wattle is rarely sold in ...

If you live in a relatively dry climate or want to develop an easy-to-maintain landscape, consider shrubs that are highly tolerant to drought. Some of the hardiest shrubs are those that can take ...

Starting around 11 am tomorrow, a period of excessive heat and dangerous fire weather is forecast. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s. Hot, dry weather will continue through 9 pm on ...

A rounded, compact habit makes this plant a great fit for a variety of uses. Blue flowers are formed in early summer and continue to rebloom into the fall. Spent flowers are hidden by new blooms, ...

Non-natives like bottlebrush, bird of paradise, Mountain sage Salvia regla or Indian hawthorne Rhaphiolepis – R. indica are also good choices. Spring blooming native perennials include Chuparosa ...

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The RHS has released the shortlist for this year's Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year award. Vote for you favourite in our anonymous and very brief survey.

Add year-round charm to your garden with the most versatile members of the plant kingdom Whether you are creating a brand new landscape or enhancing an existing one, there are myriad evergreen shrubs ...

One of Chelsea Flower Show‘s most anticipated highlights is the array of new plant introductions. And for 2025, the plants certainly don’t disappoint. Whether you’re after bold colour, unusual forms ...

Create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Hollies are among the top choices for privacy hedges thanks to their dense evergreen foliage and ...

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