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  • Cool Climate Palms and Ferns

    Palms and ferns are often associated with tropical climates but ‘Burke’s Backyard’ recently looked at some palms and ferns which... read more
  • Dangers of Rhus

    The rhus tree (Toxicodendron succedaneum) is the most dangerous plant in Australia. It is classified as a noxious weed in... read more
  • Dawn Redwood

    Imagine someone turning up with a living Tyrannosaurus Rex. Peter Valder discussed how this has happened more than once during... read more
  • Evergreen Dogwood

    A wonderful plant that is probably not very well known is the Evergreen Dogwood. Most Dogwoods are deciduous but the... read more
  • Gordonias

    With its large white flowers during autumn and early winter, gordonia is a tree that stands out. Gordonias will grow... read more
  • Magnolia flowers

    Magnolias

    Deciduous magnolias produce their spectacular winter and early spring blooms on naked branches. Although expensive plants to buy they are... read more
  • Pride of China

    Really good gardeners have one thing in common. They all love having that one plant that you can’t have. The... read more
  • Cool Climate Palms and Ferns

    Cool Climate Palms and Ferns Palms and ferns are often associated with tropical climates but ‘Burke’s Backyard’ recently looked at... read more
  • Tree Waratah

    Surprisingly, this beautiful Australian rainforest native is not as popular as it deserves to be. It is a member of... read more
  • Native Frangipani

    In spring this small native tree is almost smothered in creamy yellow, frangipani-like flowers with a strong heady fragrance. Plant... read more
  • Palms

    To many people a garden is an oasis, a place where they can escape the stress of busy lives, and... read more
  • Pencil Pines

    A wonderful plant for an architectural or a structural effect in the garden is the humble pencil pine, or Italian... read more