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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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Wicking beds are a practical and environmentally friendly way to ensure your veggies are getting just the right amount of water for the maximum crops.
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From playing with worms to watching things bloom, teach a child to garden and they will grow a lifelong love of nature.
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If you're obsessed with indoor plants and looking for that next special specimen for your collection, why not try one of these hard-to-find variegated beauties?
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Native plants can be used to brighten up any garden through the winter months. Not only are there flowering varieties, but they also add interest with foliage colours and textures.
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A wide range of nut trees thrive in South Australian conditions, so why not add one or two to your back yard?
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Love them or loathe them, these sensational striped and hand-painted roses can really add that “wow” factor to your garden.
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The journey from Millicent farm girl to Waite Arboretum Curator has been one filled with interest, challenges and fulfillment for Dr Kate Delaporte.
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Overshadowed by its close relative the carrot, parsnips are the perfect addition to your veggie garden – and now's the time to get planting.
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Well-known for their low maintenance requirements and continuous flowering, landscape and ground cover roses are easy to care for and are gentler on the environment.
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Only a few kilometres east of the CBD, a group of dedicated volunteers maintains one of Adelaide’s most surprising and tranquil treasures.
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Have you been bitten by the house plant bug? Don’t worry, you’re not alone, and with the flood of options so readily available to us, we often bring home plants that aren’t as easy to look after as they appear.
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You may often admire the beauty of the roses blooming in your garden, but have you ever stopped to ponder their perfume?
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Whether it’s mandarins for eating, lemons for seafood or a slice of lime for your gin and tonic, every garden needs a citrus fruit tree. But which one should you choose?
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They’re not widely grown, but don’t let that stop you from giving these delectable productive plants a go in your own garden.
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When we think of plants, generally the colour that comes to mind is green. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the darker tones sometimes overlooked when it comes to designing a garden.
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If you've enjoyed home-grown tomatoes this summer, why not try saving a few seeds to continue your crop next year? It's easier than you think, and seeds make a great gift.
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How small can you go in creating a garden? Very small, as it turns out. It’s a lovely way to involve kids in gardening, and the finished teacup gardens make perfect gifts.
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Evolving to suit the climates they inhabited, plants from one of our ancient neighbours are just as suited to South Australian conditions, and can now be found in gardens across the state.
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Tolerating our varied South Australian conditions and harsh summers, these six shrubs will continue to reward you year after year.
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Native plants may be a tough and hardy bunch but, just like anything else in the garden, they will richly reward a little bit of effort.
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We may enjoy flowers for their colourful blooms and attractive scent, but the plants have reasons of their own for being so eye-catching.
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Our renewed interest in gardening makes plants and plant-related products the perfect gift, even for those hard-to-buy-for people.
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In back yards across South Australia, lawns provide a living green carpet for generations to walk, run, tumble, lay and play. Whether it's the smell of freshly cut grass or the feel of soft turf beneath your bare feet, everybody loves a lawn.
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What began as a spontaneous purchase 20 years ago has become a crusade to breathe much needed new life into an Adelaide Hills property.
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Just bursting with colour, summer is the season to enjoy our outdoor spaces and also be mindful of ways we can assist native wildlife through the hottest days of the year.
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Create your own slice of paradise by adding a few palms to your garden or home.
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Have you ever considered introducing native plants to your garden, but not known what to choose? Take inspiration from this list of SA’s top natives.
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Creating and maintaining a living water feature in your garden is easier than you might think, and the calming effect will transform your space.
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The term “hidden treasure” can be somewhat overused, but there really is no other way to describe Stangate House and Garden.
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Surely the easiest and most satisfying way to brighten up your garden, fill beds and pots with flowering annuals for a real burst of colour.
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