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Dividing Bromeliads
Bromeliads are native to tropical America. Many are epiphytes, that is they live on other plants but do not parasitise... read more -
Don’s Lawn Tip
Every week part of Burke’s Backyard is filmed in Don’s garden. It is an indigenous native garden, which mostly features... read more -
Drought Tips
Don looked at some practical ways to save water and keep the garden alive and functioning through the drought. Watering... read more -
Attracting Native Birds and Lawn Damage
Every week, parts of Burke’s Backyard are filmed in Don’s garden. It is a native garden, which includes many plants... read more -
Simple Recipes for Pots
A beautiful plant in the wrong pot can look awful. In our segment, Don showed how to coordinate plants and... read more -
Mint – The French Alternative
Jackie French says that when you serve mint, don’t be boring! There are many different forms of mint available, all... read more -
Tropical Pitcher Plants
Pitcher plants, or Nepenthes, are amongst the most bizarre plants in the world. There are around 90 recognised species and... read more -
Persimmons
Persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are outstanding trees for the backyard, and deserve to be much more popular in Australian gardens. They... read more -
White Camellia in White Pot
Don planted a stunning, white camellia (Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Gem’) in a white, glazed pot. The combination of a white... read more -
Coriander Growing Tips
Coriander grows better during the cooler months of the year. During summer, coriander plants change rapidly from leafy to seedy... read more -
Tarting Up the Kitchen Garden
Growing your own salad greens and herbs is very satisfying, and you don’t need a lot of space. You can... read more -
Tropical Fruit Makeover
Don visited Mick and Anna Perri at their home on Sydney’s northern beaches. Mick is an expert gardener who has... read more