The trick is to keep bamboo under control
Bamboo can make an effective privacy screen, but in Canberra it is best grown in pots to avoid it becoming a long-term garden problem, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON says the Australian National Botanic Gardens demonstrate how native plants can be grown successfully in our region, how large they become and provide ideas that can be adapted for your own garden.
Winter pruning provides the opportunity to recycle branches into a dead hedge that supports wildlife, screens garden areas and creates a natural ecosystem as it slowly breaks down, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Ivy leaf cyclamen thrives through Canberra’s cold winters, producing months of colour before retreating into dormancy when warmer weather arrives, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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Mystery ‘furcraea’ defies the frost
A frost-tolerant furcraea spotted at ANU proves some striking evergreen succulents can survive Canberra winters with ease, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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It’s time to plant peas and spinach
At this time of year there is very little on the growing calendar, but peas and spinach can be planted with shelter and care for a worthwhile yield, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
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Pomegranates are good for autumn colour
Pomegranate trees are an underutilised fruit tree that bring autumn colour and edible rewards, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Woolly Wattle is a tough, compact native shrub with bright globular flowers on long stems, ideal for shelter and erosion control, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Ornamental cabbages and kale bring colour to winter gardens, thriving in the cold when little else grows, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Camellias begin flowering now, bringing colour into winter with evergreen structure and blooms that reward the right care,writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Gardeners can prepare plants for frost by choosing suitable varieties, improving microclimates, mulching well and adjusting care for indoor plants through the colder months, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Nerines are striking autumn bulbs that bring colour to cooler months and thrive with good drainage and sun, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Prepare your soil now for garlic, greens and autumn vines, says gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
As days shorten and summer heat fades, asters step in with reliable colour, while viburnums and fallen leaves keep the autumn garden productive, says gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON.
Frangipanis reward careful seasonal care, while autumn is the perfect time to plant berries and harvest orchard fruit, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Kiwifruit vines are vigorous growers that reward gardeners with shade in summer and fruit in autumn – if you plant the right mix of male and female vines, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
With summer behind us, autumn is the perfect time to plant, divide, fertilise and enjoy camellias, chrysanthemums and cycads at their best, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Gardening writer JACKIE WARBURTON has some tips for getting ready for winter in the garden.
The Siam tulip, a striking ornamental ginger, offers bold blooms in shades from purple to white, with magenta the standout, writes gardening columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
