Plant varieties

If you simply love autumn and the different colours that the season can bring, you might be interested in growing some deciduous trees whose leaves turn red in autumn.

For flowers, annuals as well as bulbs are perfectly suited to growing in narrow spaces. For privacy, climbers are perfect if you give them some kind of support.

Looking to add a splash of purple to your garden? Dive into our list of vibrant purple-flowering shrubs.

If you love the look of a Hampton-style garden and have the time, or can hire a gardener, to maintain it, here are some plants to consider.

Queensland gardeners are spoilt for choice with rapid-growing trees, from the Coast Banksia with its vibrant yellow flowers to the Jacaranda which paints Brisbane streets purple every spring and summer.

From the classic red flowering gum to the exotic Feijoa, there’s something for every Aussie garden.

Here’s a collection of small evergreen trees that are suitable for front yard planting.

If you have spots in your garden that are exposed to the afternoon sun, you want to look for hardy plants that will cope well with these conditions.

When soils are constantly wet, there’s a limit to the amount of air pockets that can exist within the structure of the soil.