Due to its harsh climate, Australia is home to some of the world’s most hardy and adaptable plants. Striking evergreen foliage, unique flowers and dynamic shapes are the icing on the cake for gardeners looking for drought hardy and shade tolerant solutions. Benefits of Australian Native Plants Australia experiences extreme summers, with soaring temperatures and
Who doesn’t love abundant basil over summer? As if you needed another reason to plant some of this aromatic herb, here’s a bonus: companion planting. What is companion planting? In the wild, it’s not too common for plants to grow in isolation – any one plant is normally surrounded by an array of other species.
What to Plant in Summer After all the action of the spring planting season, it’s easy to feel stumped as to what to plant in summer. Australia has a hot, dry climate at this time of year, and many plants don’t take kindly to these conditions. Other plants, however, absolutely thrive in summer. Read on
How to Take Care of Plants in Summer Wondering how to take care of plants during summer? It’s not as difficult as you might think, as long as you stay on top of a few essentials. How you apply these will vary between plant types, some being more tolerant of summer conditions than others, as
Watering Plants in Summer In the dry Australian summer, watering is an essential part of your gardening routine. It’s also important to value water as a limited resource, and know how to use it as efficiently as possible without leaving thirsty plants high and dry. Here are a few tips to get the most out
Got a garden lover on your list this Christmas? You’re in luck – finding Christmas presents for gardeners is easy at Garden Express. Whether you’re shopping for an old hand or a budding green thumb, there’s something for everyone. We’ve got a great range on offer for top Christmas gift ideas for gardeners. Â
Need a gift for the garden-mad man in your life? You’re in luck! Here’s our pick of gardening gifts for dad, hubby or any guy who loves getting out in the garden.     Weatherproof boots Give him the boot! A pair of Sloggers Men’s Muster Boots, that is. Great for all conditions, these are
Need a gift for a girl who gardens? Whether it’s on her wishlist or a surprise gesture, gardening gear is a winning choice. Check out these gardening gift ideas for her.    Weatherproof boots Who says hard-wearing, 100% waterproof boots can’t be cute and colourful as well? The Sloggers Women’s Splash Boot ticks all
Whether or not they have a garden, any kitchen whiz worth their salt should have fresh herbs at their disposal. Kickstart their journey to herbal heaven with one of these winning herb garden gift ideas.    Essential secateurs Felco 160S Secateurs are incredibly light, hard wearing and comfortable to use. This professional-grade tool is
Getting kids into gardening is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s healthy, educational and heaps of fun, so set them up with a growing kit or special task they can take the lead on. Check out some of these great gardening gifts for children. (Teens and grown-ups will love them too!)    Butterfly
