Choisya ternata or Mexican Orange Blossom, as the name suggests, originated from Mexico. This moderate-sized fragrant perennial is ideal for decorative and practical purposes, such as a hedge or as a more pleasant camouflage for unsightly objects in the garden such as utility boxes or footings. It is a member of the Rutaceae family, more […]
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Callistemon | How to Select, Grow and Care for Your Bottlebrush
Callistemon or bottlebrush is a native of Australia, but due to its beauty, it is now cultivated in other places. It got its bottlebrush name because of its cylindrical and brush-like flowers, which look like a bottle brush for cleaning bottles. Callistemons are excellent garden plants, bringing vibrant colours to your landscape. Most flower spikes […]
Conifer | How to Select, Grow and Care for Your Conifers
Conifers, formally known as Pinophyta or Coniferophyta, are mostly evergreen shrubs or trees that have needles or scale-like leaves and seed-bearing cones. Common varieties of conifers are cypresses, cedars, firs, larches, pines, junipers, redwoods, and yews. Mostly found in cooler regions, conifers are preferred by gardeners because they are low maintenance, drought-resistant, and usually problem-free. […]
Viburnum | How to Select, Grow, and Care for Your Viburnums
People have favourite plants, and viburnum is one that makes Harwood’s Garden Suppliess list. Best in temperate areas, viburnums are one of the most versatile shrub/tree and is certainly garden-worthy! It ranges from half a meter shrub to 9m trees. Viburnum has attractive leaves and has fragrant flowers. Many varieties also boast of fruits that are spherical […]
Camellia | How to Select, Grow, and Care for Your Camellia
Known as the queen of winter flowers, Camellias are evergreen shrubs that produce magnificent blooms. Highly prized yet down to earth, this beauty is unrivalled for glamour with its compact shapely habit, stunning evergreen foliage, and of course, its amazingly beautiful flowers. While there are almost 300 species of them in Australia and thousands of […]
Buxus | How to Select, Grow and Care for Your Buxus Hedge
Looking to frame your garden with the right plant? We recommend planting Buxus in your garden. Buxus plants are popular to grow in gardens because they are usually slow-growing, except for a few types, and low maintenance. They are suitable to be planted in most types of soil, except for waterlogged soil. Another bonus is […]
Clumping Bamboo | How to Select, Grow and Care for Your Clumping Bamboo
Bamboo adds a fresh look to your landscape and garden designs. Its crisp green colour and outstanding height make it the best hedge for your landscape. It can cover unattractive views in your garden as well. You can find bamboo anywhere because it is one of the fastest-growing plants out there. You may get surprised […]
Holly | How to Select, Grow and Care for Your Holly Hedge
Holly reminds us of Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of people. The mere mention of holly brings to mind the conical trees with dark green, spiny leaves and bright red berries. If you’re looking for hedging plants, holly is a perfect choice. Not only is it decorative, but it […]
How to Trim a Hedge | Complete DIY Guide to Trimming Your Own Hedges
Hedges don’t just become hedges without some work! Hedges need to be regularly trimmed as the hedges grow; otherwise, they quickly begin to look messy. But trimming also isn’t an easy process. Some of it depends on the species of the hedge, while other things are just a matter of skill. Here’s what you need […]
Screening Plants | 15 Fast Growing Screening Plants for Privacy
Screening plants are an excellent choice for those who want natural, attractive, and low maintenance barriers. Screening plants grow swiftly, provide privacy, and elevate the look of a home. Not only do they block out line-of-sight, but they also serve as a windbreak. Many hedges can be used for screening, but there are also screening plants that are particularly fast-growing and dense. […]