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Gardening

Whether you have a green thumb or can't tell one plant from another, our gardening information can help. You'll find tips on water-efficient gardening and landscaping ideas, plus we connect you to helpful websites and articles.

Gardening features

compost bin

Compost and worm farms

Put them in your garden and make a difference. …more

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Soil

Soil and mulch

Gardeners with a green thumb will tell you that your garden can only be as good as its soil. …more

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port wine magnolia (Michelia figo)

Fragrant plants

Fragrance is a valuable quality offered by many plants suitable for Brisbane gardens. …more

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Pandorea jasminoides

Climbers and creepers

Climbing and trailing plants are highly adaptable. …more

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tree waratah (Alloxylon flammeum)

Feature plants

Create a focal point (or make a statement) in your garden with one of these striking plants. …more

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Gardening questions and answers

anthurium

Anthurium

Q: I recently adopted a pink Anthurium from a friend. …more

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Bird of paradise

Balinese style plants

Q: I need to plant something behind my pool to hide an industrial fence that acts as our rear fence. …more

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banana plant

Bananas

Q: Where can I buy banana plants? What types are recommended for Brisbane and what conditions do they need? …more

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basil

Basil plants wilting and leaves curling

Q: Young sweet basil plants wilting and leaves curling a little and main stem discoloured. …more

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Hippeastrums

Black and white worms in hippies!

Q: I have an infestation of black and white worms that are actually hatching in webs on the leaves. …more

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Q Tank
Q Tank
Get Tanked!

Q Tank provides a handy guide on buying and installing your new rainwater tank. - more

 
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