There are many types of ground cover available, but which one is the right option for your garden? We’ve compiled a list of ground cover plants and where they thrive to help you choose the perfect option for the look you’re going for and the level of maintenance and care you prefer. In general, a ground cover plant is any plant that grows wider than it does tall. So you have a lot of options, from low growing ground cover with a creeping or trailing habit to short, broad shrubs. “Woody” shrubs are what most people associate with hedges –…
If you want a “set it and forget it” garden, you’re in the right place. Not everybody wants to spend weekend mornings bent over garden beds. If you’re looking for container plants or landscaping plants that are easy to care for, we can help you find the perfect low maintenance plants and flowers for your yard or home. Low Maintenance Outdoor Plants Choosing native plants and plants suited to a low-water environment, like succulents and cacti, is a surefire way to minimize lawn and garden maintenance. In general, you can’t go wrong with native plants. They’re adapted to Australia’s harsh…
These vibrant flowers add a striking hit of colour over the winter period. The bold flower that sits atop of a long stem comes in colours ranging from red, yellow, orange and all variations in between. Originally from South Africa Red Hot Pokers are drought and heat tolerant and grow from 60cm to 2 metres in height.
These clump forming perennials attract local birds such as Rosellas to their tubular florets. Plant them in full sun where they will flower from May. Dead head continuously and they should flower all the way through winter into spring. Clean up leaves at the end of spring. They can be propagated by plant division, just remember to cut back late spring or autumn with crowns just above the ground.
Allium sativum, commonly known as garlic, which is from the onion family, has been used for centuries as a medicinal food to boost the immune system and is a vital ingredient in many recipes. Garlic is easy to grow and if you haven’t planted yours yet, now is the time to do it.
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The Canna Lily is an exotic tropical plant. Also known as Cannas, they have stunning foliage and vibrant flowers and can look great when mass planted and are often used as a hedge, screen or border.
Despite the past drought it hasn’t diminished the love people have for luscious green lawns. Many like the look and feel of grass underfoot. Yet with so many grasses on the market it can be difficult to pick one.