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How to grow banksia trees
Growing banksia trees in Perth Banksia are a wonderfully versatile native Australian plant to grow in your garden at home. They can come in the form of a groundcover, a shrub or even flourishing trees. Banksia are easily recognisable by their serrated leaves and flower spikes, which come in greenish-white, yellow, and orange-red. Banksias belong […]
Growing hydrangeas in Perth
Hydrangeas (Hydrangea macrophylla) are a fantastic addition to any West Australian garden. These deciduous perennial plants are versatile and can be grown in garden beds or pots, or used as a loose hedge in a semi-shaded area of the garden. The unique ability of the Hydrangea is that the colour of the flower can change from Blue, White to Pink depending on the pH of the soil.
Growing olive trees in Perth
Growing olives is a satisfying and rewarding experience, not to enjoy their fruit but to use their silver grey-green foliage to complement many different garden styles. If you have ever wondered how to grow olive trees in Perth then look no further.
How to grow spring onions
Spring onions are a wonderful addition to a number of foods providing a crisp and crunchy mild onion flavour to salads, stir fries and other dishes. Spring onions are an easy vegetable to grow at home, although there are a few tricks to successfully growing spring onions in Perth, Western Australia.
Growing roses in Perth
It’s no surprise that roses are one of the world’s favourite flowers. Known for their stunning blooms many roses also have a beautiful fragrance. Roses are very adaptable and can be planted into pots, stand-alone in the garden, climbing up a fence or archway, and look terrific lining a driveway – there are different types of roses to suit every spot in your garden. If you have ever wondered how to grow roses in Perth then look no further.
Growing poppies in Perth
Poppies are herbaceous plants, often grown for their colourful flowers. Available in a mix of colours and single and double flowers, they are great for mass plantings or in cottage-like gardens. Poppies are best know in Australia for their association with Remembrance day.
Growing tulips in Perth
Tulips are one of the most recognisable plants in the garden – not to mention one of the most loved. The flowers are usually large, with vibrantly coloured, generally red, pink, yellow, or white petals.
If you have ever wondered how to grow tulips in Perth then look no further.
Growing plum trees in Perth
There is something delightful about that first bite into a fresh plum! You can eat them on their own, or enjoy them in smoothies, use them in a tart or even in a salad.
If you have ever wondered how to grow plums in Perth then look no further.
Growing peach trees in Perth
There is nothing better than a fresh peach and to me a peach is the perfect summer snack! Crunchy, juicy and full of flavour, these tasty stone fruits can be eaten straight from the tree, added to desserts, muesli or even summer salads. If you have ever wondered how to peach trees in Perth then look no further.
Growing cucumbers in Perth
Cucumbers are a part of the cucurbit family which is made up of watermelon, pumpkins, zucchini, squash, marrow and rockmelons. Cucumber fruit develops quickly and they do well in our hot, Western Australian summers producing a lot of fruit quickly and in a relatively small space.
