Just when winter gardens plummet into the depths of their colourless dormancy, deciduous magnolias light up the sky with a breathtaking display of radiant blooms.
The white oleander is particularly low maintenance but should be avoided if you have small children or are near schools or public areas, as it can be incredibly toxic.
Australiaâ??s mild climate means the external areas of our homes have increasingly become leisure and entertaining spaces â?? and the focus of our lifestyles