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The most often used name for the white magnolia is Magnolia denudata.  Deciduous magnolias produce their spectacular winter and early spring blooms on naked branches (hence the name denudata – denuded of leaves). Although expensive plants to buy they are...

This week's Plant of the Week is the white potato creeper. A member of the Solanaceae or nightshade family, it is a classic, widely used plant in Australian gardens that perhaps should be used even more. ...

White Rooftop GardenDon discovered an ultra modern garden and entertainment area on the roof of a Melbourne office building. Jamie Loft, Landscape Designer and Company Director of the garden and pool design business 'Out From The...

White Wall MakeoverDon looked at a classic example of a problem faced by many gardeners: a stark, white wall. The owners had tried to soften the brickwork by planting a select...

Why Do Plants Turn Red? Don received a letter from Research Scientist, Dr Dugald Close, who is associated with the Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable Production Forestry, at the University of Tasmania. In the letter, Dr Close explains...

It’s autumn, and soon many plants will be turning glorious shades of red. A fascinating explanation of why plants turn red is in the March issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine. Out now.

Don visited Ann Goldstone, who has a problem with her wisteria. The wisteria was planted 8 years ago, but has never flowered. It shares a garden bed with standard roses (Rosa 'Iceberg'), which are watered well and fertilised...

Williamstown Garden  Gina and Ian McVicar searched for a long time for a house to serve as both a home and a business base. Then one day they saw an old fisherman's cottage made of bluestone, and fell in love...

Burke’s Backyard ‘Win the Victa Lawn Care Dream Team’ Terms And Conditions: 1. Information on how to enter forms part of these terms and conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these...

Burke’s Backyard Win a Victa Lawn Care Prize Pack Terms And Conditions 1. Information on how to enter forms part of these terms and conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions...