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Spring is prime time for climbers, with vines drap Spring is prime time for climbers, with vines draping pergolas, fences and archways in cascades of colour.
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In cooler areas, wisteria puts on one of the season's most spectacular displays, while purple wreath flourishes as the warm-climate alternative. Bougainvillea brings vibrant, long-lasting colour, clematis offers delicate layered blooms, and jasmine fills the garden with its signature spring scent.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about spring flowering vines on page 22 of our spring magazine 🌱
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Sitting atop shapely evergreen mounds of foliage, Sitting atop shapely evergreen mounds of foliage, Dreameria Armeria 'Hypnotic Dreams' by Plants Management Australia produces a spectacular flower colour show, perfect for borders, path edges and cut flower displays.
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Bred for hardiness, it's an outstanding performer in both garden beds and containers, rewarding minimal effort with months of colour.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about Dreameria Armeria 'Hypnotic Dreams' on page 4 of our spring magazine 🌱
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Spring brings a flush of new growth for roses, but Spring brings a flush of new growth for roses, but it's also when pests and diseases become most active.
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Start the season with Searles Rose & Flower Food, a granular fertiliser blend that promotes strong growth and brilliant blooms. Then watch for blackspot, aphids, mites and budworm, treating at first sign with Searles Rose Pro Blackspot & Insect Killer RTU, a dual action spray covering both disease and insect control in one easy no-mix bottle.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about rose care for spring on page 16 of the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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Meet the wallflowers that just keep giving. These Meet the wallflowers that just keep giving. These compact, evergreen, fragrant perennials flower from early spring right through to late summer, and are a favourite with bees and other pollinators.
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They flourish in full sun to part shade, tolerate dry spells once established, and reward a light prune after flowering with fresh, healthy growth.
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Plant credit: Ball Australia
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Visit the link in bio to read more about Erysimum 'Brightside' range on page 9 of the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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Spring is here, and so is our brand new issue! The Spring is here, and so is our brand new issue! The Spring edition of About The Garden has landed, full of colour, fresh growth and everything you need to bring your garden to life this season.
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Inside you'll find spectacular spring blooms, productive warm-season edibles and delicious seasonal recipes to keep your garden, and your kitchen, flourishing all season long.
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Visit the link in bio to explore our Spring garden features in the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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Australia's Plant and Tree of the Year for 2026 ha Australia's Plant and Tree of the Year for 2026 has been announced, and it's a stunning native.
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Precious Pearl' took out both awards from the Nursery & Garden Industry Victoria, recognised for its beautifully balanced canopy and masses of soft pink-to-white summer blooms. Plant with Searles Native Plant Premium Specialty Mix and feed with Searles Recharge Flower & Fruit for outstanding results.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about Corymbia 'Precious Pearl' on page 7 of the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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Wisteria is coming into flower and putting on one Wisteria is coming into flower and putting on one of the most spectacular displays of the season.
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These stunning climbers are a sign that spring is just around the corner, with their cascading blooms transforming fences, pergolas and trellises into something truly breathtaking. If yours isn't flowering yet, now is a good time to check it has plenty of sun and was pruned back in winter to encourage this season's blooms.
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Visit the link in bio to explore our Winter garden features in the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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Hanging baskets are a stunning way to add colour a Hanging baskets are a stunning way to add colour and character to any space at your choice of height.
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For best results, fill your basket with a good quality potting mix like Searles Platinum Potting Mix, which helps retain moisture. This is especially important for baskets exposed to airflow on all sides. Choose plants suited to your position, whether full shade, semi-shade or full sun, and keep the potting mix consistently moist for healthy, abundant blooms.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about hanging baskets on pages 10-11 of the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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The ponytail plant is one of the most distinctive The ponytail plant is one of the most distinctive and easy-care plants you can grow indoors.
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Beaucarnea recurvata adds sculptural beauty to any space with its bulbous base and cascading leaves, while requiring minimal care. It improves indoor air quality and brings a touch of greenery that boosts mood and brightens any room.
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Visit the link in bio to read more about the ponytail plant on page 8 of the latest issue of About The Garden 🌱
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