Gardens

The floral aroma of gardenia is a common perfume and aromatherapy note. Gardenias are fragrant bushes with he

Although tree ripened fruit is best, mangoes ship better while green. Mango trees produce a sweet, juicy frui

Plants thrive on carbon dioxide. CO2, also known as carbon dioxide, is a necessary element to plant life. Pla

Grand residential gardens are commonly surrounded by a high fence for residents’ privacy, but not this one! 

Designed by Dangar Barin Smith, the deep front garden of this property in Mollymook, NSW, actively contributes to its streetscape, so much so, it has become an inadvertent tourist attraction!

Magnolia trees thrive in temperate climates. Magnolia trees are favored for their beautiful flowers and easy

Jonima Flowers is a true family business. Founded 13 years ago by third generation flower grower John Padovano and his wife Ingrid Padovano, the flower farm today grows over a 100 varieties of seasonal blooms a year, and has expanded to involve the couple’s now four children. 

There have been many curve balls thrown at Jonima Flowers and other Australian growers over the past decade, but the last year has been particularly challenging. We spoke with Ingrid about what she’s been doing to diversify the business in Yanderra, NSW (on the border of the Southern Highlands), and the ongoing benefits of buying local, seasonal flowers. 

We get to showcase a lot of beautiful views in our line of work, but this one is something special! Located in the Sydney suburb of Vaucluse, this sublime ocean panorama belongs to an unimposing residential garden newly transformed by landscape architect Jane Irwin.

By returning to the natural geology and endemic plantings of the exposed site, Jane has created a surprising seaside landscape in a rough and uneven spot. Complete with sandstone terraces and pops of exotic flora, this picturesque coastal garden basically screams, ‘Serenity now!’, but in a polite stage whisper so as not to disturb said serenity.

The ashes from burned coal are often used as fertilizer. Fertilizers replenish nutrients in garden soil to no

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