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With Australian Mary Donaldson recently crowned Queen of Denmark, we take a look at the queen of flowers – the rose – and the royal names so often attached to them.
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The wisteria has a long history in many cultures that have revered its long-lasting floriferous blooms to carry meanings of romance, happiness and honour.
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Ever reliable and immensely productive, the fig is a South Australian backyard favourite. That they are often found growing happily among the ruins of long abandoned homesteads proves figs are true survivors.
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Those with established gardens know the enormous benefits that trees provide, be it cooling summer shade, a place to relax under or essential habitat for birds, animals, and insects. But how do you grow a tree and gain all those benefits when you have a small backyard?
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Created in only a decade – with plenty of blood, sweat and tears – Sue and Jim Smith’s two-hectare Littlehampton garden is a true marvel of perseverance that now serves a greater purpose in memory of a beloved friend.
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Ever wondered whether you can grow Australian native plants for cut flowers? Of course you can! From acacia to banksia, kangaroo paw to waratah, here’s the definitive ground-to-vase guide to growing native flowers.
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Often described as the most romantic garden in the Adelaide Hills, Stangate House is a rambling paradise where roses, hydrangeas and camellias burst into brilliant flower.
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Our lawns have taken a battering this winter but never fear, these expert lawncare tips will help bring back your luscious lawn in time for the warmer weather.
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There is scarcely a yard across South Australia without a lemon, orange, lime, mandarine, or other citrus tree filling a spot or a pot. Not only are citrus wonderfully productive, they are also evergreen beauties.
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Connecting a child’s natural curiosity to the joy and wonder of gardening has been a passion for environmental educator and author, Rebecca Mumford. Across Adelaide, it’s always a welcome sight whenever this “Garden Girl” – dressed in her trademark uniform – walks through the gates of a childcare centre, kindergarten or primary school.
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As a city of roses, Adelaide has some remarkable similarities with a small French village that, as Kim Syrus discovers, has gone to great lengths to become a rose capital of the northern hemisphere.
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Looking for a place to stretch your legs while enjoying time amongst big exotic trees, natural bushland and a babbling brook? Well, this Burnside hidden gem is just waiting to be discovered.
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In a world where plants are often seen as green wallpaper that merely blends into the background, paleobotanist Dr Leonie Scriven is on a mission to cure what she calls “plant blindness”.
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When asked to write an article for the 20-year SALIFE Collector’s edition about my life with plants, I never realised the wonderful memories it would evoke. While life’s hustle and bustle often affords little time to stop and reflect, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to do so and to share snippets of my “green” journey.
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Think a jungle garden can’t be achieved in Adelaide’s dry, Mediterranean climate? Think again. From bamboo to bright flowers, big leaves to bold foliage, here are some inventive ways to transform your backyard.
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Much planning and hard work has helped transform Adelaide Zoo into a place of horticultural excellence, where well-placed trees, shrubs, climbers, and groundcovers help blur the lines between exhibit and public space and enhance the enjoyment and wellbeing of animals, zoo staff and visitors.
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Ferns are an ancient member of the plant world. Older than the dinosaurs, they were thriving on earth two hundred million years before flowering plants evolved. They have survived ice ages and the ravages of time. And they could survive your backyard, too.
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Apart from their beauty, birds are a sentinel indicator of a visible and viable ecosystem. Here are some expert tips for bringing more chirp to your garden.
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Vertical gardens, hedges and other green screening can boost the liveability of your outdoor spaces by creating a more secluded and tranquil space to enjoy.
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From the moment he began pruning roses at the age of 15, Walter Duncan was set on a course to become one of the country’s most-respected historic rose authorities, and to this day continues to work on his magnificent Clare Valley garden that is just as remarkable as his life story.
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Looking 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.
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From 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.
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The principles of permaculture can be adopted from the farmyard to the suburban backyard, creating spaces that have less impact on the planet.
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In the alkaline soils of the Limestone Coast, South East communities have learnt valuable lessons about curating successful beachside gardens.
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Succulents 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.
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Some simple outdoor activities will ensure your little ones can reap the physical, mental and emotional benefits of gardening.
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There 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.
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Having 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.
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SALIFE 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.
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Stumbling 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.
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Prolific 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.
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