How sympathetic do old gardens need to be to their origins ?
I have been incredibly lucky to move into a National Trust House in the Macedon Ranges which brings with it the responsibility of renovating a lovely, large and historical, yet ver...
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Are you a plant snob? Should I become one? Am I missing something?
Anything that makes our garden inherently different to anyone else has got to be good, right? Whether that's due to discerning preference or irrational aversion. Having said that...
The Unexpected as a Design Element
When I asked an artist friend why he put a dash of orange paint in a particular spot - he replied, "Because it is unexpected". He then proceeded to explain how the unexpected can e...
Shade Tree Guidance for a new Gardner
Hi All, New gardener here, living on Mid North Coast of NSW for climate reference. We have brought our back garden a long way (I feel) however the rear of the house faces due we...
When is it time to say goodbye?
At what stage is it ok to just dig something out and admit it wasn’t supposed to be in your garden? Is it ever going to flourish if it’s been fed, watered and even moved to what th...
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Distinctly Australian gardens
Hi all, I would be really keen to hear what everyone thinks about what gives a garden a distinctly Australian feel. Having grown colourful perennials for years I am keen to make...
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