Making the most of the coast
In the alkaline soils of the Limestone Coast, South East communities have learnt valuable lessons about curating successful beachside gardens.
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In the alkaline soils of the Limestone Coast, South East communities have learnt valuable lessons about curating successful beachside gardens.
MoreLooking at your garden and deciding it needs a complete overhaul? Maybe, it’s simpler to look at the established plants and trees and give them a new life and purpose through creative pruning.
MoreFrom vibrant rubies and lemon yellows to bright oranges and stunning pinks, the hypnotic hibiscus will transform any garden into a tropical oasis. Here are the top tips for growing your own.
MoreThe principles of permaculture can be adopted from the farmyard to the suburban backyard, creating spaces that have less impact on the planet.
MoreSucculents are a favourite for many home gardeners, but there are a few tricks and tips to selection and placement of succulents to create a truly wow-factor garden.
MoreSome simple outdoor activities will ensure your little ones can reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of gardening.
MoreThere is no luck involved with maintaining a European-inspired garden in Australia – it is Deb Worthley’s hard work and sustainable lifestyle that allow this Leabrook garden to flourish.
MoreHaving garnered tens of thousands of social media followers who have connected with his hands-on transformation of a run-down Adelaide Hills property that was once the home of a horticultural pioneer, Brenton Roberts might just be South Australia’s most famous home gardener.
MoreSALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living magazine's autumn 2024 issue is packed with ideas and tips on how you can fill your garden with flowers. From roses to dahlias, banksia to acacia, this is a magazine that will feed your flowery imagination.
MoreStumbling upon this property in the Adelaide Hills, Tracey and John Koumi might have purchased the 60-acre farm on a whim, but have purposefully cared for this incredible garden coated in more than 300,000 agapanthus.
MoreProlific plant author Neville Bonney might be aged in his 80s, but his passion for educating people about the importance of seeds and native plants shows no signs of slowing down.
MoreStudies have consistently shown that spending time amongst flowers promotes feelings of wellbeing and reduced stress. So, is there a better way to start a day than being surrounded by flowers in their tens of thousands? A recent tour through Tony’s Flowers in Mile End South, answers that question – “if there is, then it must be totally amazing!”.
MoreAsparagus celebrates seasonality so well. Its relatively short harvest window is eagerly awaited by home gardeners keen to enjoy a taste sensation like few other vegetables.
MoreTo plant, grow and cook with herbs is to partake in a cultural tradition that is as old as Rome. But as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day.
MoreFollowing an all-consuming passion for everything to do with terrariums, Helen Piercy has turned a backyard passion into a bricks and mortar business with the help of family, friends, and Renew Adelaide’s social and economic revival plan for the CBD.
MoreLocal landscape and garden design professionals share expert tips on bringing your dream garden to life.
MoreCreating the idyllic outdoor space is all about well-considered and clever design. We speak to four designers of Master Landscapers South Australia award-winning gardens to find out what constitutes a luxury garden, each designer selecting their own creations that showcase their luxe credentials.
MoreWhen Maureen and Chris Highet finally took to gardening, it surprisingly became an instant love. However, when their property was hit by the Cudlee Creek fires in 2019, it was the kindness of strangers that kept them going.
MoreAn Adelaide Hills gardener has overcome loss through a renewed mission to transform a desolate Adelaide Hills dustbowl into a spectacular garden oasis fit for a Roman emperor.
MoreAs we all look for clever ways to reduce our spending, it turns out that gardening is a perfect pastime for those looking to save some dollars.
MoreIn a corner pocket of Tenison Woods College, a teacher and his students are creating positive change … along with an almighty smell.
MoreSALIFE's summer 2023 Gardens and Outdoor Living magazine has hit the shelves, filled with inspiration to make your summer gardening months useful and fun. From tips for making your patch as water-friendly as possible, to expert advice on how to successfully screen off your neighbours, to inspiration for decorating your outdoor table this festive season, this issue is as hot as the summer months ahead.
MoreThere’s no doubting that red is a timeless colour that exudes a feeling of love, strength and power. Now, it’s time to put red to good use in your garden.
MoreEdible gardens across the state are in abundance at the moment, so take these tips to prolong the bounty and enjoy your produce well into autumn.
MoreGardens are a source of beauty and inspiration for many people. The enjoyment of outdoor spaces can be enhanced with the addition of unique and personal touches and a popular way to inject personality and character into your space is incorporating garden art.
MoreStudents from a Port Pirie school have transformed an inhospitable piece of land into a special Indigenous garden and it will be open to the public this Saturday.
MoreEvery time you walk around the Adelaide Botanic Garden, you are surrounded by myriad plants from all corners of the globe. The “Living Collections” represent 128 different countries and many of these living plants are trees, which stand gracefully above you.
MoreGiving your garden a Mediterranean feel with one of our best known and most-loved plants has never been easier … or prettier.
MoreThe veritable queen of winter flowers, the camellia is adored by both professional and home gardeners. Here is the definitive camellia guide, with the new varieties to try, the ultimate show-stoppers to add to your camellia collection and all your questions answered.
MoreEasy to grow and worthy of space in any garden, herbs have helped shape our culinary and wellness paths over millennia.
MoreNext time you’re heading “off the beaten track”, consider Wellington, where you’ll find something very special that makes visitors and locals alike stop and spend time marvelling at nature.
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