Garden

‘A plant that wilts despite watering may be getting too much heat or wind,’ says Charlie Albone.

GardenWhy plant placement is vital in summer gardening

It’s sometimes hard to accept is that a plant isn’t in the right place. We think that if we water more, feed more or prune harder, we can make it work. Often, the conditions simply don’t suit it.

Charlie Albone

Suzi Winkler won a verge makeover courtesy of The Sunday Times.

GardenAward-winning Perth verge a haven for endangered cockatoos

The Sunday Times winner in this year’s Baileys Verge Awards always had a vision to zhuzh up the front of her yard - just not the physicality or energy required to rip up lawn and create a feature garden.

Matt Zis

The garden of David and Kathy King in Gnangara.

GardenPerth garden a peaceful sanctuary curated over 20 years

Whitestone, David and Kathy King’s one-hectare Gnangara garden is shaped by their love of nature, thoughtful, elegant design and the quiet pleasure of meandering along outdoor pathways.

Andrea Whitely

Mature trees provide shade, wildlife habitat and cooling benefits that take many decades to establish.

Myth-bustingDo you know your garden’s most valuable feature?

Sabrina Hahn clarifies some of the talking points regarding the Tree Retention Local Planning Policy — and why our mature trees are a priceless part of WA suburbs.

Sabrina Hahn

Green With EnvySabrina’s tips for banishing snails

The West Australian’s resident gardening queen answers readers’ prickliest problems.

Sabrina Hahn

There are several tasks to do now to help ensure healthy lawn in time for summer.

Blades of glorySabrina Hahn’s ultimate lawn care guide

How to ensure your patch is looking its best come summer.

Sabrina Hahn

Wind can be one of the toughest conditions to garden in because you can’t see what it’s doing until the damage appears. Leaves scorch, plants dry out faster than expected, branches snap and large, soft foliage can look battered within hours.

GardenHow to control of damaging winds to protect Perth gardens

Wind is a tough condition to garden in because you can’t see what it’s doing until the damage appears. This is particularly common in Perth gardens, but the answer isn’t to build the biggest fence you can.

Charlie Albone

GardenPassion delivers over time in incredible Perth garden

Enthusiastic gardeners Bron and Phil Genoni have lived at their Banjup property for 27 years and have created a thriving sanctuary where wildlife flourishes and there is always another project to inspire them.

Andrea Whitely

Gardening columnist Sabrina Hahn pictured at Perth City Farm.

Green With EnvySabrina Hahn answers your garden gripes

From prickly pear and plum problems to an unwelcome garden addition, readers share their gardening grievances.

Sabrina Hahn

Mangoes grow well in Perth, and are best planted in an open sunny spot.

Sabrina HahnEverything you need to know to grow your own mangoes

From pruning tips to the best varieties for WA, Sabrina Hahn reveals the secrets for mango success.

Sabrina Hahn

The Lathlain garden of Vicki Byas features an interesting collection of sculptural succulents.

Gardens of WAWA couple in their 80s at cutting edge of gardening passion

The transformation of the garden surrounding their 30-year-old Lathlain home into an interesting collection of sculptural succulents and tropical foliage proves that great gardens evolve.

Andrea Whitely

‘An open-canopied tree may allow plenty of filtered light, while a dense evergreen can block almost all direct sun,’ says Charlie Albone.

Charlie AlboneSpace beneath trees can be a tricky planting spot

The space beneath a tree can look perfect for a garden bed, but it’s often one of the hardest places to plant. Shade is only part of the problem.

Charlie Albone

Green With EnvyWhat is this mystery plant in my garden?

Sabrina Hahn rolls up her sleeves and answers readers’ thorniest gardening questions.

Sabrina Hahn

Bonsai is a timeless art form and can create a deep connection with nature. Pictured is an agonis flexuosa bonsai.

Sabrina HahnHow to bring the magic of bonsai to your garden

With patience, creativity and a little horticultural know-how, this ancient Japanese art form can transform ordinary trees into extraordinary miniature masterpieces.

Sabrina Hahn