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Stunning NSW South Coast gardens

23 March 2024

A group of native plant enthusiasts from Canberra visited a number of stunning NSW South Coast gardens. Here is a rundown of the itinerary and the gardens visited. Starting at…

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A collector’s garden in Brisbane

23 March 2024

Brenda Meehan has built a beautiful native collector’s garden in Brisbane on an 800 square metre rocky site. She has created an amazing mini botanic garden since 2011. Visit by…

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‘Terra Australis’ garden maturing beautifully

23 March 2024

The Terra Australis Garden is maturing beautifully. It was opened in 2019 and is one of the Gallery of Gardens at the National Arboretum in Canberra. Here is an update…

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Plants for subtropical garden design

23 March 2024

There are a range of plants suitable for subtropical garden design. Here are a few for two different microclimates in the garden – one in dampled sunlight and the other…

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Regional climate and microclimate in garden design

23 March 2024

When embarking on native garden design, be sure to consider the regional climate and microclimate. This improves your chances of success. This article outlines the major regional climates, as well…

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