Gardening is more than just a hobby; it's a heartfelt journey, a nurturing act that binds us to the earth. As gardeners, we dream of creating lush, bountiful jungles that not only feed us but also provide a sanctuary for our wellbeing and nature itself, like insects, Frogs,
Ficus benghalensis, the Banyan tree, holds deep cultural significance in India, symbolising life, wisdom, and shelter. Its vast canopy offers shade for gatherings, and its figs sustain wildlife. When kept as a bonsai in a pot, it brings those same virtues into your home. The intricate roots and branches symbolise
Why thirsty plants don’t belong in the foundation of new establishment—and what to grow first instead. The Pioneers. Got a block full of sun, dust, and stubborn soil? Perfect. That’s exactly what drought-tolerant fruit trees love. If you're sick of dragging hoses and topping
13 ways to get ready for a Perth Summer. One of the surest ways to have tough fruit trees for a hot dry summer in Perth is by encourage strong roots and making the soil as healthy as possible. Here's over 13 ways to be summer ready! All
How long has this tree actually been here? It is a fair question, and the answer matters more than you might think. For a lot of official rules and regulations, a tree only gets called "native" if it was already growing here before humans started mucking about with
When the council banned me from propagating in my own garden as one of the conditions of trading, I knew I had to level up. My Trading Management Plan allows for propagation in one room of the house and the garage. And from sheer need an inexpensive, simple and highly
Let us talk about a native spice that punches well above its weight but grows terribly poorly in the average Perth metro garden. Tasmanian mountain pepperberry (Tasmannia lanceolata) is an evergreen shrub that does double duty, looking beautiful in the garden while biting back in the kitchen. It features striking,
If you have ever brushed past a common myrtle bush in the Mediterranean, you know the aroma. In Perth it's a suprisingly common plant to see but few know what this is or its vast uses. Crush a leaf between your fingers and you get pine, citrus, and
Let's talk about a plant that goes by many names but deserves a spot in more Perth backyards. Vangueria madagascariensis. You might know it as Spanish tamarind, voavanga, or African medlar. But that's only if you are a fruit tree expert...even I was surprised when
Finding a grafted self fertile Che fruit tree is a rare find, especially in Perth. Normally they are either male or female. Known botanically as Maclura tricuspidata, is a tough as nails mulberry relative from East Asian mountain forests that works well for a suburban food forest in Perth Metro
For the first time - the Giant Jaboticaba is now available to buy in Perth! SPONSORED $55 plant - buy now Plinia grandifolia, or Jabuticaba Graúda, is a rare Brazilian rainforest understory tree with large leathery leaves and big fruit. It loves shade, well-draining soil with a 5.5 to 6.
Many everyday plants can keep your heart stay longer in top shape. One main function is by lowering low density lipoprotein, which is the bad cholesterol that clogs your pipes, while lifting high density lipoprotein, the good cholesterol that clears it out. However, plants and their compounds do a vast