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Grevillea Liliane flowers throughout spring and summer with dainty, pink spider-like blooms.

Flower powerPremiumWhy it might be time to get rid of your roses

Fed up with pests ravaging your roses? Try these resilient and beautiful alternatives.

Sabrina Hahn

A close-up of bare root fruit trees ready for planting in early spring.

Charlie AlboneCommentsPremiumMake a big change in your winter garden and plant a tree

I challenge the thought that from July 1 until the end of August nothing can be done in the garden. My suggestion is that you make a big change to your garden space: I want you to plant a tree.

CHARLIE ALBONE

Trees being removed from Hyde Park in June as part of efforts to eradicate polyphagous shot-hole borer.

New phasePremiumWhat the latest on PSHB means for Perth gardeners

Sabrina Hahn explains the shift from eradication to management, and how home gardeners can do their bit to help.

Sabrina Hahn

“When selecting plants, choose soft-leaf varieties so you don’t scratch your vehicles” says Charlie Albone.

Charlie AlboneCommentsPremiumCreate a carport which is waterwise and green with beauty

Off-street parking is not only a great way to add value to your property, but it also improves your lifestyle by providing somewhere dedicated and easy to use to come back to.

CHARLIE ALBONE

Winter is the time to prune your mulberry tree.

A cut abovePremiumIt’s time to prune your mulberry tree — here’s how

Sabrina Hahn explains what you need to know to give your mulberry tree its annual winter trim (and shares a hack for removing the dreaded mulberry stains).

Sabrina Hahn

View of heavy rains in a backyard.

GardenCommentsPremiumBrave the elements and get on top of winter gardening jobs

It may be cooler and plant growth may have slowed, but there’s still plenty to do to scratch your gardening itch.

CHARLIE ALBONE

The Angus & Celeste Jelly pot for a touch of class.

Hanging out PremiumHow to transform your garden using hanging plants

Winter is a surprisingly good time to add hanging pots to your outdoor space.

Sabrina

“Investing time and effort into your soil will pay dividends in the future, as healthy soil grows strong, pest-resistant plants” says Charlie Albone.

GardenCommentsRich Soil is the key to creating a garden oasis

When it comes to gardening, you quickly realise it’s all about patience. It can seem like there’s never enough time to enjoy the fruits of your labour but you can quickly transform your space into an oasis.

CHARLIE ALBONE

Hakea orthorrhyncha, or bird beak hakea.

Home grownPremiumFive stunning natives to plant this winter

From flowers to fruit, these show-stopping native species are at their best during the colder months.

Sabrina Hahn

The first thing you need to consider when designing a firepit is what are you going to use the space for once the brief winter cold has passed.

GardenWhat you need to consider when designing a firepit

It’s not unusual to get home from work and want to get out into the garden for a bit, but it’s too cold and dark at this time of year. Well, a firepit might be the answer to your outdoor winter woes. 

CHARLIE ALBONE

Many houseplants are simple to propagate, offering a greener and cheaper way to add plants than ordering online.

GardenCommentsHow to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one

There’s a greener — and cheaper — way to expand your plant collection.

Nicolás Rivero

A well-designed firepit area that is safe, versatile and aesthetically pleasing makes a great addition to the garden in winter.

Cold comfortHow to turn your garden into a winter oasis

Winter has arrived with a bang and whether you’re a new or seasoned gardener, Sabrina Hahn has your ultimate guide to creating a gorgeous outdoor space.

Sabrina Hahn

Bette Parker in the garden at her Mount Lawley home.

GardenCommentsThe stoic optimists make my heart sing

This column is called Gardens of WA but - truly - it isn’t exactly about the gardens. It is about the people behind them. 

CASEY LISTER

Chilli thrip damage on roses.

GardenCommentsIt’s not easy but the pesky chilli thrip can be beaten

This annoying little insect can completely ruin a plant, especially roses - but it’s not limited to them. Citrus, vegetables, strawberries and, of course, chillies can all suffer.

CHARLIE ALBONE

Winter is the ideal time to add a pond to your garden.

Make a splashHow to make your garden come alive with wildlife this winter

Now is the perfect time to consider adding a pond, not only for your benefit but to create an inviting spot for dragonflies, birds, frogs and small fish.

Sabrina Hahn

Henry is 10 years old. A nature lover from birth, he is, in large part, responsible for the huge natural pond that fills one corner of his family garden. 

Gardens of WACommentsHow 10-year-old boy created tranquil escape in his backyard

Henry is 10 years old. A nature lover from birth, he is, in large part, responsible for the huge natural pond that fills one corner of his family garden. 

Casey Lister

The award winning orchid from Australia at the Chelsea Flower Show.

AwardsCommentsAussie native orchid wins gold at world-famous flower show

As Queen Camilla walked around the Chelsea Flower Show in London this week, she was particularly taken with the sight of a striking blue sun orchid.

Rhianna Mitchell

Aloe Echidna is a slow-growing, compact variety of aloe.

Aloe aloeWhy aloes are the perfect winter plant

Eight of the best varieties to add beauty and attract plenty of bees and butterflies to your garden.

Sabrina Hahn

English ivy (Hedera helix), as it turns out, isn’t a pretty trailing vine. It’s a serious invasive weed in parts of Australia.

Nicola BartonCommentsThe hidden dark side of our ‘wholesome’ houseplant habit

I thought I was doing something good. Making my place greener. Connecting to nature in a small way. Then I learned an uncomfortable truth and my view changed completely.

Nicola Barton

‘When picking a tree there are a few important things to look for,’ writes Charlie Albone.

GardenCommentsHow to pick right tree to bring autumn colour to your garden

Deciduous trees and shrubs not only offer interest through with leaves keeping their colour throughout the season and into winter, but they symbolise the change in seasons, offering summer shade and winter sun.

CHARLIE ALBONE

John Doncon and Janice Foulkes-Taylor in their garden.

GardenCommentsCouple’s garden a must-see for every Perth plant-lover

Janice and John’s garden is expansive and eclectic, filled with rambling cottage garden perennials, native shrubs, archways, fruit orchards, fields of flowers, and everywhere, trees, trees, trees. 

CASEY LISTER

Signs of citrus gall wasp infestation on citrus tree branches.

Buzz offPremiumThe telltale sign your citrus trees have a serious problem

Time is running out to save your citrus from this dreaded — and often unseen — pest.

To celebrate its 60th year, Kings Park and Botanic Garden have released a list of their favourite fail-safe WA tried, tested, bred and grown plants.

GardenCommentsHow to bring a touch of Kings Park to your garden

To celebrate its 60th year, Kings Park and Botanic Garden have released a list of their favourite fail-safe WA tried, tested, bred and grown plants and they are absolutely beauties. 

Charlie Albone

Jenny Oldham’s garden includes vegetables, fruits and medicinal plants.

GardenCommentsGardens of WA: Home-grown goodness from the vegetable patch

‘I love being able to go out into my garden and put a meal together from scratch,’ Jenny says.

CASEY LISTER