Location
Grantville, Victoria, Australia
School
University of Queensland, Gatton College
Expertise
Horticulturist, Expert gardener, Plant enthusiast
- Annette started her own website on urban gardening in 2013 and has continued to add helpful and informative articles over the years from her experiences and knowledge to share with others.
- She has ghostwritten two books for clients, one on using grow bags and one on basic propagation for beginners, using her knowledge and experience.
- Annette has had the pleasure of writing plant-related and gardening articles for a number of websites with her own byline.
Experience
After college, Annette worked for a number of years as a professional propagator for private production nurseries and a local council nursery. Since then, she has combined her two passions for gardening and writing and has followed a career path into creating content to help other aspiring gardeners experience the joy of growing and maintaining their own garden oasis.
Education
Back in 1997, Annette completed an associate diploma of applied science in Horticulture to follow her passion for gardening and the natural environment.
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Pineapple sage is a favorite for attracting pollinators, and pairing it with these flowers with similar growing needs can result in a lush, colorful garden.
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Want vibrant garden charm? Try this yellow flowering ground cover that thrives in sun or shade, offering excellent coverage and texture to your yard.
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If you're considering propagating a Japanese maple, the process can be quite simple — as long as you pick the right method. Here's the best way to do it.
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Gardening Hacks
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If you have spent coffee grounds leftover from your morning cup of joe, mixing them in with the soil around your hydrangeas could cause surprising results.
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Landscaping
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There are many ground covers you can consider to beautify your garden beds. This one hardy option can be grown from seed and is easy to care for.
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Deadheading your geraniums is necessary to keep most varieties looking lush and healthy. Watch out for these changes to know when it's time to trim back.
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If you want to disguise a fence while attracting hummingbirds to your garden, you're in luck. Here's a look at the fast-growing vine that can do both.
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Maintaining your garden can be difficult as-is, but it's even more challenging if visiting deer like to munch on your foliage. Deter them with a gorgeous shrub.
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Most gardeners know the dread of seeing pests on their beloved citrus trees. But you can keep them at bay with a colorful flower ladybugs love.
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Plant brightly-colored impatiens next to one of these nine shade-loving companion plants to ensure your shade garden looks lush and beautiful.
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Growing your own herbs can be incredibly rewarding, but there's a fast-growing variety that you might want to think twice about planting in your garden.
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Dahlias in full bloom bring gorgeous color to your garden. They grow from tubers year after year, but you may be making this mistake with your tubers.
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Finding interesting plants isn't always easy if you're working with a dry landscape, but this perennial will add both dimension and drama to your dry garden.
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Edible Gardening
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Companion planting can help you save space, increase your harvest, and produce healthier plants, and this vegetable and cauliflower make the perfect pair.
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Edible Gardening
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Thyme is very easy to grow in your garden, and if you follow the correct steps, this aromatic and flavorful herb is just as simple to harvest.
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Impatiens are a great landscaping flower that provides a tapestry of color. To grow yours from seed, there are some things you need to know first.
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Sunflowers are well-known flowers, and their towering height can be intimidating. But these plants are a great choice for those new to gardening.
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If you live in a warm climate, powderpuff mimosa makes a great groundcover. This evergreen tolerates some light foot traffic and can even be started from seed.
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Deadheading roses encourages new growth to keep your plant flowering all season, but there's a common error home gardeners are making that restricts blooming.
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Edging lobelia has beautiful blue, purple, or white blooms, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. Here are some of the best cultivars.
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Ajuga is a lovely ground cover in areas it is not invasive. Add interest, texture, and aroma with this companion herb, which also attracts beneficials.
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Edible Gardening
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Basil can be grown in both the ground and containers, making it a versatile herb to grow. However, you may be wondering which planting method is better.
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This hybridized succulent is fast-growing with many fascinating and diverse forms and colorways. Its various cultivars thrive in hot climates.
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Edible Gardening
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You can't beat the tasty reward provided by tomato plants, but to get a healthy harvest, avoid planting these delicious veggies in these areas.
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Houseplants
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Clivias are generally low-maintenance plants that don't deal with a ton of pest issues, so if you're seeing drooping leaves, it's likely for one of two reasons.
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If you have a sunny spot, or one in partial shade with moist soil, this woodland plant may be the perfect addition with its delicate foliage and blooms.
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Are you tired of folks peering into your porch? Thankfully, you can add some much needed privacy to your outdoor space with a trellis and jasmine.
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