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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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We may enjoy flowers for their colourful blooms and attractive scent, but the plants have reasons of their own for being so eye-catching.
MoreOur renewed interest in gardening makes plants and plant-related products the perfect gift, even for those hard-to-buy-for people.
MoreIn 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.
MoreWhat began as a spontaneous purchase 20 years ago has become a crusade to breathe much needed new life into an Adelaide Hills property.
MoreJust 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.
MoreCreate your own slice of paradise by adding a few palms to your garden or home.
MoreHave 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.
MoreCreating and maintaining a living water feature in your garden is easier than you might think, and the calming effect will transform your space.
MoreSurely the easiest and most satisfying way to brighten up your garden, fill beds and pots with flowering annuals for a real burst of colour.
MoreA plot of barren farmland near Strathalbyn has been given new life by two retiring health professionals with green thumbs and big hearts.
MoreWith a multitude of different shapes, sizes and colours, succulents offer the gardener a wide range of planting possibilities.
MoreTurn screen time into green time by getting children into the garden to explore, discover and totally have fun.
MoreMass plantings, collector’s items and a serious green thumb have transformed Wayne Steinwedel's Mount George property into a mini botanic garden.
MoreWhen you’re creating your patch of paradise, it’s rewarding to sit back and watch your garden grow, but have you thought about how to maintain it? It’s easier than you think.
MoreThere’s nothing more delicious than a home-grown tommie but, with so many varieties now available, it can be difficult to choose what to plant in your veggie garden.
MoreRecognising the humble honey bee’s mighty ecological impact, urban apiaries are springing up in suburbs, towns, and even on city rooftops.
MoreStep into this unusual Adelaide Hills garden and be transported to a tropical rainforest – open this weekend, August 21 and 22, as part of Open Gardens SA.
MoreThere is nothing more spectacular than the impact of a well-trained and performing pillar or climbing rose, and here's how to get them looking their best.
MoreHow and when is it best to prune your roses? Those are excellent questions. Happily, it’s all a lot easier than you think.
MoreGiven the pressures on our environment and climate, Adelaide’s green spaces and gardens are shaping up to be more important than ever. Luckily, there’s no lack of passion among the next generation of skilled horticulturists.
MoreTrailing and cascading indoor plants are the perfect solution for transforming small spaces and high places into your own tranquil oasis.
MoreShaping plants into cloud-like patterns has become a passion for gardener Craig Sullivan, who sees a whimsical character in each of his creations.
MoreThe fruits of this colourful Payneham South garden are shared widely with friends, family and neighbours, which is fitting, given it was created with so many gifts from loved ones.
MoreA house plant or two brightens up any home and usefully purifies the air. Here’s how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of new plant ownership.
MoreAn undercurrent of passion runs beneath the surface of this tranquil South East garden and its array of sculptures, wetlands, quince trees and peacocks.
MoreThe winter issue of SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living is out now, with plenty of ideas to keep you busy from Kim Syrus, as well as a special look at striped roses and an unusual Hills feature garden.
MoreJill Nickolls’ garden at Pinnaroo is a marvellous array of native and European plantings as well as one curiously pretty yet pungent purple lily.
MoreFuchsias may have fallen from fashion, but one Adelaide Hills family business has remained committed – and the results are spectacular.
MoreContemporary and edible, this Prospect garden abounds in beauty and substance. See for yourself as part of the SA Landscape Festival, starting on Saturday, April 10.
MoreThe owners of this suburban sanctuary in Adelaide’s west have connected with a sense of community, history and wellbeing – all through the power of gardening.
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