Poppy planting time
Sat, 11/05/2019 - 2:40pmPlanting poppy seed, Penny Woodward explains, takes a little care.
Ornamentals
Roses of yesteryear
Thu, 07/06/2018 - 12:00amPenny Woodward investigates roses of yesteryear, and lists her top picks.
Love-in-a-mist
Sat, 16/12/2017 - 2:29pmPenny Woodward says that despite its delicate looks, love-in-a-mist is surprisingly tough and easy to grow.
Shimmering salvias
Tue, 18/07/2017 - 2:35pmPenny Woodward says she wouldn't be without these surperb ornamental salvias in her garden.
Succulent sedums
Sun, 22/02/2015 - 3:57pmSometimes we forget about the tough, hard working plants in our gardens, says PENNY WOODWARD
There’s nothing bad about Banksias
Wed, 21/03/2012 - 5:23pmThe Big Bad Banksia Men have terrorised the dreams of Aussie schoolchildren for decades. But JUSTIN RUSSELL wirtes that there's nothing bad about banksias, and in fact, they have an important role...
Lawns - are they goodies or baddies?
Wed, 14/04/2010 - 7:20amGardeners, environmentalists and scientists alike… for years they’ve been debating one of life’s most pressing questions; are lawns good or bad? PHIL DUDMAN is a fan of this Aussie icon, but the...
Uplifting annuals
Tue, 22/12/2009 - 1:57pmWith sustainable gardening, the focus is naturally on growing productive, edible plants, but there’s also a role and place for vibrant annual flowers. In spring, their colours give us a not-to-be...
Bamboo Beauties
Tue, 22/12/2009 - 1:40pmBeautiful and useful, non-invasive clumping bamboos can be a wonderful asset in the garden. NICK ROMANOWSKI chooses some of the most distinctive for tropical and temperate climates.