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Make your garden bloom with gardening, planting and outdoor renovation advice from the experts. From home gardening for the novice to top-shelf garden supplies, beautiful garden designs, vegetable gardens and flower gardens, and ornaments and statues for your outdoor space - we help you grow your green thumb.

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  1. Ideas for small gardens : garden design for snug spots
    Australian gardens aren't as big as they used to be, so it's more important than ever to be smart with the space that we have. Here are a few small garden design tricks to make your outdoor space seem bigger than it really is, and gorgeous ideas for small gardens.
  2. Growing lavender : hardy and sweet smelling
    Lavender's origins in the hot dry regions around the Mediterranean mean it is perfectly suited to most Australian gardens. This article provides a few tips on growing lavender to bring beauty and fragrance to your outdoor spaces. Here's how to grow lavender plants in your own garden!
  3. Garden urns and pots to enhance your space
    Looking to bring a stylish element to your outdoor spaces? Then consider the many uses of garden pots and urns. Not only can they hold and highlight your precious plants, they can be used as garden features in their own right.
  4. Growing roses - plant, grow and prune roses successfully
    Having trouble getting the best out of your roses? With a little care and maintenance, growing roses then pruning, caring and maintaining them is easy.
  5. Build a rock garden for a hardy outdoor design
    Ever thought of the numerous aesthetic and practical advantages rock gardens can bring to your landscape? Building a rock garden will bring a lovely natural effect to your outdoor area, while also providing stability to sloping areas.
  6. DIY cubby house plans
    Part of the fun of being a child is having your very own cubby house, but of course it's up to parents to provide one. So, if your kids are imploring you to build them a cubby house, how do you go about planning it?
  7. Garden water features for a tranquil outdoor space
    Bring some beauty and soothing sounds to your outdoor spaces with a garden water feature. With the right equipment, a water feature can enhance your garden design without wasting water.
  8. Easy-to-grow garden plants for Australian spaces
    Looking for some tips on plants that grow easily in Australian gardens? If you want a lush garden without the hassle, then it's important to choose plants that are easy to grow.
  9. Pot plants for portable home decor
    Looking to give your interior spaces a lift? Consider an indoor pot plant or two, or more. There are numerous plants that grow well indoors. Here are a few that are in vogue at the moment.
  10. Garden sculptures add character to your garden
    Looking to inject some character and beauty into your garden? Consider a garden sculpture or statue - they can add flair and personality to your outdoor garden space.