In Australia we have many symbolic species of plants that I always associate with Christmas. Some are truly Australian, and others follow the traditions of our northern hemisphere neighbours. The main symbolic plant of Christmas would have to be the Christmas Tree. There are many...
Mow – Weed – Mow – Weed – Whipper Snip – Mow – Weed….and repeat!!Its very time consuming mowing and weeding at this time of year unfortunately there aren't any quick ways around escaping these garden tasks.Check your irrigation systems adjust for the season. Make...
Plants in Bloom Many of the plants we listed out in last months top 10 list are continuing to flower around the Hilltops region. I have to make special mention here for all species of Iris this year – Wow! what a show they have...
I can honestly say that October's garden to do list has not gone to plan so I'm still catching up. Sometimes real life gets in the way of all the things you want to do in the garden. When the challenges of the every day...
GARDEN TASKS Firstly, I have to admit I have never really wanted to give gardeners a monthly to do list in their garden as if you are a gardener, this list can be and normally is never ending. So my first task for you this...
Through the grey days of winter I always love to have a selection of pots out on the deck or at the front door with some flowering colour – I have a soft spot for the flowers of Pansies or Violas so they will always...
Frost can actually be good in your gardenDespite all the damage a frost can have on your garden there are some plants that actually need a frost for their fruit growth. Many fruit trees such as Cherries, Peaches and Apricots, require a certain number of...
I can never really explain it but Winter for me is an energising and inspirational time in the garden. Probably the biggest factor is the coolers temperatures we experience here in the Hilltops region. I don’t mind layering up with thermals, woollen jumpers, polar fleeces or...
Autumn colours of Pistacia chinensisFallen Poplar leaves We are now in the full swing of the autumn foliage season. The change in leaf colour is all due to a chemical process which takes place as the seasons change. During the warmer months the leaves have played an...
Potted bulb display in the garden at Great DixterBulbs need to be planted now so that their beautiful blooms will give your garden beds a spectacular display in spring.Bulbs planted now will generally flower in late winter, spring and early summer. If you spend a...
