We all love that patch of green. The space that softens hard landscaped areas and the space where...
Author - The Curious Gardener
August Gardening Jobs
As Winter draws to a close, the focus this month is on preparing for the warmer weather.
Acanthus mollis – Oyster Plant
A lovely plant with striking large flower spikes covered in purple and white 'oyster shells'.
How to grow Hydrangeas from hardwood cuttings
Growing Hydrangeas from hardwood cuttings is one of the easiest ways to propagate these beauties...
Sooty Mould
Sooty Mould isn’t difficult to identify and may just be a good thing… it’s giving away a little...
Elaeocarpus reticulatus – Blueberry Ash
This Australian native is a beauty of a tree. Perfect for larger home gardens and as street...
White Wax Scale
White Wax Scale is a sap sucking insect which can be difficult to control. When present in large...
Justicia brandegeeana – Shrimp Plant
The Shrimp Plant (yeah, I know, they're called prawns) has some seriously striking and unusual...
Helichrysum petiolare – Licorice Plant
This plant doesn't need striking flowers to put on a show. The beautiful silver-grey foliage is...
Pachystachys lutea – Golden Candles
The bright yellow flower bracts rising above the deep green foliage are far more decorative than...
