GARDENING

Be inspired and feel equipped to become the best plant parent you can be with Style Curatorā€™s gardening advice. Answering all your top plant questions and providing helpful advice, get your garden ready to bloom with all our expert plant care tips.

Style Curator is a leading interiors blog helping 100,000 readers each month to create a home they love. Founded by Interior Design Gina Ciancio, she and her team cover all aspect of the home, including the outdoors. Having had a bit of a black thumb herself, Gina shares her top plant tips that helped her keep her indoor plants and garden alive.

Our most popular gardening articles

Keep on top of your garden with our seasonal gardening guides. We share gardening advice on what you should do in preparation for every single season, including maintenance and what to plant.

Pick up expert tips on how to landscape your garden with our advice articles. Some of the most popular include choosing the right mulch and common landscaping mistakes to avoid. We also have a 5-step guide to choosing the right trees for your gardens.

Explore real gardens with our image round ups including 10 contained, cosy and private gardens. Or explore real gardens from real homes!

Select the best indoor plants to style and care for with our roundups. These include the 5 most popular indoor plants trending at the moment, creating your own tropical jungle with 10 plants that thrive in the home, as well as 12 reasons why youā€™re killing your indoor plants.

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If weā€™ve missed anything, let us know! Weā€™d love to help you with your garden and plant choices! Send us an email atĀ hello@stylecurator.com.auĀ and weā€™ll get working on it asap.

7 of the prettiest pink plants you’ll want in your home

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How to make a natural weed killer with just 3 household...

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All this rain lately has been great for the garden... but how about the weed situation?! šŸ¤Æ I don't know about you, but...

Cultivate a green sanctuary: Tips for making an indoor garden

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Creating an indoor garden is one of the best ways to breathe life into your home. Not only do indoor plants add style, but...

How to make compost: A composting guide for beginners

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Ever thought about starting a compost for your garden but just keep putting it off? Well, we're here to help you get started with...

Product review: Hoselink retractable hose reel

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On the search for a new hose? There are plenty of options on the market, all offering different features... and at varying quality standards....

How to keep your plants alive in winter

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If thereā€™s one thing I successfully do each winter, itā€™s kill at least a few indoor plants. Iā€™m keen to have a zero fatalities...

In the garden: Winter gardening guide

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You may not think there's much to do in the garden during the cold winter months, but that's far from true! Our winter gardening...

Beautiful backyard fire pit ideas

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With winter just around the corner, fire pit season will soon be here! We've been getting lots of reader requests recently for more backyard...

A guide to choosing the right shed for your storage needs

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When choosing the right shed, various factors come into play. From size and material to design and functionality, finding the perfect shed necessitates careful...

Patio design ideas

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Are you ready to build your dream patio but need inspiration? Let us help with these patio design ideas to create your ideal outdoor...

What to grow in autumn in Australia: Autumn planting guide

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The transition from summer to autumn is well and truly here. The weather is slowly getting cooler and we're seeing subtle changes in the...

Create you own tropical jungle: 10 plants that thrive in the...

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We adore using plants in the home ā€” they look ah-MAZING and offer a loads of health benefits ā€” but finding plants that will...

Potted colour: Flowering pot plants for the home

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This article came about thanks to a reader's request (our fave kind of articles to write). She wanted to know the best way to...

Florist approved: 5 tips to make hydrangeas last longer

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It's no secret we love fresh flowers in the home! Not only do they smell amazing, they also add colour and life. And one...

12 reasons why you’re killing your indoor plants

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If you're reading this, chances are you've killed more than one or two indoor plants in your time. Don't worry, no judgement here... we've...

What is the best soil for indoor plants?

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Over the years of killing more indoor plants than I care to admit, I've learnt a lot about what NOT to do... And simply...

Sustainable practices for Australian gardens

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You would have heard us say it often that a garden makes a house a home. A beautifully landscaped garden creates a positive first...

How to add a pop of colour to your contemporary garden...

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Feel like your garden is a bit drab, bland and lifeless? Then perhaps adding a pop of colour is what's needed! Gardens can make...

What to grow in spring in Australia: Spring planting guide

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With spring in full bloom, it's when our gardens really comes alive. And there are so many delicious fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs to...

10 common landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them

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With the warmer months nearly upon us, entertaining outdoors is a common ritual for Aussies. The warm seasons tend to encourage us to change...

5 most popular indoor plants trending in 2023

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Looking to add a few more plants to your indoor jungle? Let us share with you the most popular indoor plants trending in 2023....

Extend the life of your flowers with these tips!

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We looooove fresh flowers in the home! It's a little luxury in life that we think is more than worth the expense, especially when...

How to choose the right mulch for your garden

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With the weather quickly cooling down, the last thing on your mind might be stepping out to do some gardening but there are a...

Ideas for a stylish garden upgrade: Design features to elevate your...

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In Australia we're lucky enough to enjoy the outdoors most of the year so even though the weather is cooling off, it's the perfect...