ABC Gardening Australia magazine

Sitting pretty

With flowers in a vast range of colours and patterns, emu bush delights gardeners and wildlife alike.

Pruning hedges creates a neat and tidy appearance, encourages new growth and plays an important role in keeping plants healthy. We chat with Sydney landscaper Jackson Carey about how to keep hedges healthy and well-shaped.

In This Issue

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Learn all about the hardy native emu bush, and why it deserves a spot in Australian gardens. Discover the secrets to growing perfect peonies, along with 10 standout varieties, old and new. Visit a vast, impressive garden filled with thousands of plants. Plus, discover plenty of practical tips – from pruning hedges and propagating plants to growing pineapple, avocado and canistel.

Supporting wildlife

Feeling fly!

The Butterfly House at Melbourne Zoo is turning 40. Here, we chat with the Zoo’s invertebrates co-ordinator, Melvin Nathan, ahead of the birthday celebrations.

Seasonal jobs

November gardening jobs

Summer’s just around the corner! Get your garden ready for warm-weather entertaining with these essential tasks.

Gardening advice

Sweet Harvest, Gentle Hands

Sponsored content

How Flow Hive is changing the way we keep bees – making honey harvesting simpler, sustainable, and family-friendly.

Propagating

The art of layering

Propagating your own plants by layering is a cost-effective way to create an abundant garden.

‘Grounds of Glossodia’ by Mitchell Kushturian, Exotic Living

Snippets

Gold standard

From small urban gardens to rooftop plantscapes, these award-winning designs highlight the remarkable creativity and skill of Australia’s landscape designers.