A casual conversation turned into an invitation to visit the Safety Bay garden of Michaela Driessen.
ANDREA WHITELY
The trick to choosing plants that pull you out into the garden is selecting ones that are built for the job.
CHARLIE ALBONE
Summer gardening can feel like a test of endurance. It’s tempting to abandon the garden altogether until autumn, but with a few simple adjustments, you can keep everything healthy.
Charlie Albone
A perfect summer’s day takes me to the Canning Vale home of frangipani collector and horticulturist Nelly Tkachuk, who has created what can only be described as a Plumeria paradise.
Andrea Whitely
Despite what you read on social media, there might be another reason your lawn is struggling.
Sabrina Hahn
Sabrina Hahn explains why it’s more important than ever to prioritise planting trees.
The key is spotting indoor plant pests early and responding calmly, rather than reaching straight for the bin or the strongest chemical on the shelf.
Inner-city ‘wow’ is a great way to describe the tropical resort–style garden of Cheryl and Roger Hughes in West Leederville.
How to build happiness and mental wellbeing from the ground up.
This garden has been reshaped into the quintessential low-maintenance retreat for a busy couple, offering ‘relaxed tropical holiday vibe’.
The good news is, you don’t need to do much to keep your garden ticking over through summer. A few smart, well-timed jobs that protect what you’ve already put in place will leave you plenty of time to relax.
If you want a garden that looks good without feeling like a full-time job, these four flowering plants are hard to beat.
Overlooking sand dunes with direct access to one of Perth’s best beaches, Paul Nugent’s garden has quickly grown into a beloved extension of his home
With the silly season behind us, now is a great time to give your garden a mid-summer glow-up.
Whatever your budget, spoil the green thumb in your life with these thoughtful present ideas.
Thoughts of summer holidays and coastal living take me north to the beachside.
It’s rare to find a tree that brings beauty, structure, colour and resilience in one neat package, but the Crepe Myrtle manages to tick every box with ease.
Sabrina Hahn shares her guide to the many varieties of avocado trees, and the top tips you need to know for avo success.
Meet Perth’s new lawn mayor. Morley resident Phil Gregory’s perfectly pruned plot has been crowned the best in the country.
Caitlin Vinci
Antonietta and Allen Penn have created a garden that feels like a lovingly curated story - an English-inspired retreat shaped by time, dedication and a passion for botanical beauty.
I don’t know about you, but nothing stresses me quite like leaving the garden when summer’s in full swing.
Sabrina Hahn shares her top tips to help your garden survive and thrive this summer.
Wendy and Colin Mostert’s ‘Wrens Nest’ is a celebration of landscape, life and labour — a garden that finds repose in its natural setting, humming with creativity, energy and care.
Andrea Whitley
As spring gives way to the full heat of summer, it’s easy to think the planting window has closed — but it hasn’t, there’s still time to add new life to the garden.
