Bad Neighbours of the Plant World
Allelopathic plants don't play nicely with the others in your garden. If you have mysterious areas where nothing really thrives, one of these leafy grouches might be the culprit.
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Illawarra Flame Tree
A stunning red-flowering tree. This tree loses its leaves just before flowering and, in a good season, can be a towering pillar of red.
Firewheel Tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus)
At blooming time, this rainforest tree looks as if it’s lit up from within by the red pinwheel flowers that cluster among its branches.
Fried egg tree (Gordonia axillaris)
On the borderline between a tree and a shrub, but able to be pruned into a tree-like shape (which shows off its attractive bark), gordonia’s ‘fried egg’ flowers can be close to 10cm across.
Jacaranda
This glorious South American native usually flowers when the tree is bare of leaves, which enhances the magnificent effect.
Magnolia
Another tree that usually blooms on bare branches, every deciduous magnolia is a garden aristocrat.
Pruning, Done Right
If you've never pruned before, or you want to brush up on the fundamentals: here's our introduction to pruning. Find out why, when and how to prune, so you can cut with confidence.
Winter Flowers, Trees & Shrubs
Winter doesn't need to be dull! Add colour and fragrance to your winter garden with flowers, flowering trees and shrubs.
Winter Gardening
Here's how you can help protect your garden from chills and frost this winter.
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