Magnolia hedge

Many gardeners dream of having a Magnolia tree in their gardens. To see those pastel blooms start to emerge at the end of winter is a sight that even non-gardeners enjoy! But alas, not all of us have the room for a towering Magnolia in the garden. We’re used to seeing the majestic Magnolia x […]

Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’ but it needn't be!

These architectural plants can double as privacy screens

Common Names: Southern Magnolia Origin: Southern USA, Indomalaya, Southern China Elegant, robust foliage Lemony scented flowers Hedging, screening, feature or pots Commonly chosen for their heady fragrance and robust foliage, evergreen Magnolia make wonderful hedging, features and potted specimens. They come in a range of sizes, there always being a suitable species for the right […]

As cute as a Teddy Bear! This Magnolia is truly the baby of the grandiflora's, only growing a mere 4m tall, with larger, round leaves

Numerous landscape designers have tended to this Mosman property over the past century, resulting in a layered, grandiose space.

The Little Gem Magnolia is a dwarf version of the Southern Magnolia. This compact tree boasts fabulous fragrant flowers from spring through summer. Growing to about 25 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide this evergreen magnolia tree is a perfect option for those who love the traditional southern magnolia but don’t have the space. The Little Gem Magnolia is even pest, disease, and deer resistant as well as salt and pollution tolerant. Combining an evergreen tree, a flowering tree, and a shade…

Trying to choose between Magnolia Little Gem and Teddy Bear Magnolia? Learn about the differences in height, leaves, flowers, and growth rate. Find out why Magnolia Little Gem is a smaller tree, growing to be only 6 meters tall at maturity, while Teddy Bear Magnolia can reach 10 meters. Click to read more and pick the

Lisa Kaplan is a Sydney based landscape design specialising in bringing nature, people and buildings into balance by transforming the spaces outside your home.