Climbers

The vanilla bean orchid, source of the world’s beloved true vanilla, is a plant that few gardeners dare to grow. It demands patience, commitment, and the right conditions —but for those willing to try, nurturing this exotic orchid can be an incredibly rewarding experience.   A Tropical Climber with Specific Needs The vanilla bean orchid is a climbing plant native …

  There is not just one type of composting method, there is open air composting, tumbler composts, worm farms, direct composting into trenches and quite a few more types. Decomposition of organic matter can be a slow process, but this may vary with which composting method you choose. Here we look at traditional layering method. What materials can be used? …

Discover the transformative power of climbers; the perfect solution for narrow gardens. Whether you’re seeking a tall screen, a chic addition to an old fence, or a clever way to hide a shed, climbers are your go-to-plant. Often associated with jasmine or other common varieties, the world of climbers is a vast and diverse one. Let’s delve into some exciting …

Have you ever wished you could ‘splash’ colourful flowers all over your garden, as if with a magical paintbrush? Mandevillas can do just that, providing bold, tropical colour and looking fabulous for most of the year with minimal effort. Mandevilla (sometimes called Dipladenia) is a lush, tropical climber that flowers flamboyantly all year round In warmer climates. Hardy and versatile, …

Hoyas will quickly become a gardeners favourite after they experience their hardiness and scented pendulous blooms during the warmer months. With many variations available to suit different climatic zones and large pendulous blooms, this hardy evergreen climber will grow on you. Most commonly grown, and familiar to many as the wax flower, the Hoya carnosa is easy to grow. Australia …

Probably the most common problem for passionfruit grown in home gardens is poor fruit set, which is generally due to a lack of flowers being pollinated. We have listed tips to grow more passionfruit flowers.  This can occur for a number of reasons, the main one being a lack of pollinators. This means there are not enough bees around to pollinate the …

The popularity of bougainvilleas in Australian gardens comes as little surprise. These hardy climbers will bring dazzling colour to your garden throughout the year, even in severe neglect or drought. Bougainvilleas are also versatile. Traditionally a climber, bougainvilleas can be trained to behave like shrubs, trees – even hedges. Bougainvilleas also make spectacular hanging baskets and pot specimens. Bougainvilleas are …