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Water Lilies: In a dry country like Australia there’s something wonderful about water gardens, they’re relaxing and they just feel fabulous to be in & there’s so many wonderful, plants that you can grow. The obvious one is water lilies, which are available in...
Don’s wonderful TV backyard makeover created everything you could need in an outdoor living area plus a mini-orchard of 11 dwarf fruit trees that will grow little higher than the fence. We all dream of having the backyard with everything: areas to sit and have dinner,...
Growing native plants in sandstone rubble Planting natives into rock rubble works because it duplicates the natural, wild conditions where most of these plants evolved. I have seen numerous native gardens grown in rubble in recent years, and Mal Johnson’s excellent...
Don Burke says the secret to growing great natives is to use crushed rock instead of soil. Here’s how it’s done. Planting natives into rock rubble works because it duplicates the natural, wild conditions where most of these plants evolved. Refer to the diagram (at top...
In the same league as jacarandas and poincianas, once seen in bloom a trumpet tree, cloaked in pink or golden flowers, is never forgotten. The tabebuias (pronounced ‘tab-eh-boo-ya’) are all from tropical Central and South America and although there are...
There are many different types of azaleas and most people have had one that looked beautiful but eventually died, usually because it was not a hardy variety. Some azaleas are very difficult to grow and others are easy so it is very important to select your azalea...
Don Burke says some citrus trees are much better performers in gardens than others. If you want a healthy citrus tree a great start is to take Don’s expert advice and plant one of his ‘best’ varieties. No fruit has affected civilisation as much as citrus. We drink...
Lots of people of all ages would happily say that apples are their favourite fruit. Whether you eat them fresh and crisp as a snack anywhere, anytime, or turn them into a crowd-pleasing dessert that always gets demolished, these fruits will always be super-popular....
Tree Peonies are ideal for Australia’s harsh dry conditions and current water restrictions. Their growth pattern is very similar to bulbs from early autumn through winter. The root system is activated by cold and feeding roots are active. This is the best time to...
Listen to Don’s Podcast here Radio Recipes For tips on the best vegies to grow now, click here For our tangy tomato salad with Asian-style dressing, click here For our watermelon and prawn salad recipe, click here For our hash browns breakfast with tomatoes and...