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    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
  • Burgundy Maple

    To create harmony in your garden it is important to match the colours of your plants with those of the... read more
  • Camellia reticulata

    Camellia reticulata, introduced in Australia 30 years ago, is less commonly known in the camellia family. Yet as the largest... read more
  • 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
  • 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
  • Scribbly Gums

    Scribbly gums are spectacular Australian trees with smooth, whitish yellow bark. The bark has a prominent feature which puzzles many... read more
  • Standardised Camellia

    Camellias are wonderful flowering shrubs for the garden, but they also have many other uses. They can be shaped into... read more
  • Summer Red and Summer Beauty

    Until recently if you wanted a flowering gum tree you had to just go out and buy one and hope... read more
  • Tree Dahlia: The French Alternative

    For dramatic autumn colour, tree dahlias are hard to beat. They are giant plants with huge leaves and stems, and... read more