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Burke’s Backyard Best Azaleas
There are many different types of azaleas and most people have had one that looked beautiful but eventually died, usually... read more -
Growing native plants in sandstone rubble
Growing native plants in sandstone rubble Planting natives into rock rubble works because it duplicates the natural, wild conditions where... read more -
Planting natives into sandstone rubble
Don Burke says the secret to growing great natives is to use crushed rock instead of soil. Here’s how it’s... read more -
Make More Grevilleas
Question I would like to have a try at creating my own standard grevillea. Is it possible to plant... read more -
Dividing bromeliads
Bromeliads are native to tropical America. Many are epiphytes, that is they live on other plants but do not parasitise... read more -
Grow Drought Tolerant Tree Peonies
Tree Peonies are ideal for Australia’s harsh dry conditions and current water restrictions. Their growth pattern is very similar to... read more -
Get Fact Sheets from Burke’s Backyard
Listen to Don’s Podcast here Radio Recipes For tips on the best vegies to grow now, click here For our... read more -
Jacaranda Trees
Gardening Fact Sheet: The Jacaranda Australian streets are awash with the magnificent purple-blue blooms of jacarandas (Jacaranda mimosifolia) in late... read more -
Estimating Height of Trees
If you have ever tried to guess the height of a tree, you’ll know that it is difficult. Well, there... read more -
Plants for Shady Areas
Flowering: Acanthus Ajuga Aquilegia (columbines) Azaleas Begonias Bromeliads Camellia japonica Clivia Daphne erigeron (seaside daisy) Eupatorium megalophyllum (blue Ageratum-like flowers)... read more -
Terrible to Tuscany Makeover
In an outer Sydney suburb, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team transformed a daggy Aussie backyard into a Tuscan inspired... read more