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An interesting rare perfumed plant is Herald's Trumpet (Beaumontia grandiflora) which has wonderful large white flowers with a sweet tropical perfume. It is a vigorous woody climber which is native to the region from India to...

Beautiful Borders Many gardens in Australia flower for only two months a year and then retire until spring. But at Lambley Nursery near Ballarat in Victoria, David Glenn has a wide variety of perennials that will keep gardens...

Bedding Plants - New Releases With autumn upon us it is time to look out for some annuals (also referred to as bedding plants) which will provide outstanding colour during winter and early spring. Don...

BegoniasBedding or fibrous rooted begonias are trusty old timers which deserve greater recognition, particularly as useful elements in garden design. They are among the most hardy and dependable of plants, and they will flourish despite almost total neglect. ...

Best Azaleas Azaleas are among the most popular and best flowering shrubs in the world. They grow well in most areas of Australia, from Brisbane to Perth and south and are a feature of many...

Best Climbers Climbing plants are among the most useful plants in the garden. Deciduous climbers are great for growing over pergolas to create summer shade but allow the winter sun through. Evergreen climbers are great...

Best Lilly Pilly Varieties The lilly pilly is one of the most popular plants in Australia today, particularly for hedging and topiary. Lilly pillies are evergreen rainforest plants with glossy green leaves. Many varieties have flushes of colourful new...

Best perfume1. 'Double Delight' (two tone cream and crimson)2. 'Friesia' (yellow)3. 'Rod Stillman' (violet-pink)4. 'Papa Meilland' (dark red)5. 'Fragrant Cloud' (brick red)6. 'Jardins de Bagatelle' (pale cream)7. 'Queen Adelaide' (deep mid-pink)8. 'The Children's Rose' (soft mid-pink)9. 'Sharifa Asma' (pale peach/apricot)The...

Best Pot Plants for Sun and ShadeMany people love growing plants in pots, but potted gardens can be a lot of work. Choosing the right plants is half the battle. Some...

Don showed how to make a garden that would be highly bird attracting. The garden selected to be made over backed onto bushland and was roughly twenty metres by two metres in size. Before...