The Ultimate

Garden Guide

At Diaco’s, we love helping out, so we have created this handy gardening advice section. We have years of experience and we are passionate about plants and gardening. Explore helpful videos, quick guides, tips for different plants and styles, general info and much more.

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People have been cultivating gardens for thousands of years! It hasn’t changed much. Scroll through to see some of the most popular styles still around today.

  • Australian Native Gardens. Gardens featuring beautiful Australian natives are only getting more popular by the day. These hardy little plants naturally thrive in our climate and require very little maintenance. A great choice for beginners.

  • Vertical or Hanging Gardens. These gardens are a great choice if you don’t have much space or want to try something different. You can combine different hanging plants, vines and creepers to create exciting vertical gardens.

  • Tropical Gardens. If you like your gardens lush and impressive, try going for a tropical rainforest theme. Mixing exotic trees, bright flowers and dark green fern foliage can create an incredible look for your indoor or outdoor garden.

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Check Out Our Quick-and-Easy Video Guides

At Diaco’s, we love gardening and we want you to fall in love with it too. Gardening is something anyone can learn how to do, so we’ve put together some quick video guides to help you feel comfortable getting out there and growing some beautiful plants. Check out some of our videos below:

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Quick Guide: Kangaroo Paws

Kangaroo Paws are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Australian native flowers.  They come in various colours, from deep reds, orange, green to pink. They add a vibrant splash of colour and look amazing when you plant them in groups. Quick Tips Kangaroo paws need good drainage and full sunlight. They are ideal for low…

Quick Guide: Leucadendrons

A native to South Africa, leucadendrons are beautiful.  They attract birds and have a long lasting cut flower. They are drought tolerant, and only need to be watered during particularly dry periods. Quick Tips Plant in well drained, slightly acidic soil in an open and sunny position. Prune after flowering to maintain size and shape….