Dwarf citrus in pot. If maintenance and nutrition is carried out correctly a citrus can last well and be productive (Image: Sue McClymont)
By Patrick Regnault
Small backyards, balconies, limited outdoor spaces, and short or unsecured rent leases are not as conducive to long-term tree planting. For those who can afford to buy and settle, they may have a shrunken backyard or a courtyard; for others, it will need to be pots.… Continue reading
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A new lawn provides space for children to play, along with a clear line of sight from the house to the new pool in this backyard designed for privacy (images supplied by the Landscape Association)
By Lynne Testoni
This Palm Springs-inspired design includes plenty of space for children to play and adults to relax.
The design of this beautiful backyard on Sydney’s northern beaches combines beauty and practicality. Inspired by mid-century modern architecture and the iconic homes of Palm Springs, the house is a contemporary version of these early homes with a minimalist façade.… Continue reading
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Dr Alastair Robinson, Manager of Biodiversity Services at Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, together with a team of Malaysian botanists, has documented a critically endangered carnivorous plant in Malaysia, Nepenthes pongoides, which they named after the orangutan to raise awareness of the major threats to its survival.… Continue reading
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