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Spring 2026 gardening
Spring is well and truly here, and your garden should be showing many signs of springtime. Lavender is in full flower for the next few months. Swan Valley Station has a great selection of varieties, colours and growing habits. Some of the newer species have been developed to be compact with masses of flowers. Despite their…
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Winter gardening
There’s nothing like a long weekend storm to announce winter has arrived in Perth. By keeping an eye on the forecast, winter can be a very productive time in the garden. Perth winters are relatively mild, making it a great time to get ahead on garden maintenance. The best way to tackle weeds is to…
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Autumn gardening
Autumn is a wonderful time to get back into your gardens and yards. The days become mild and shorter, the Perth heat finally subsides and the winds ease. PRUNING Trim back that excess summer growth. Cut off old flower buds to start your autumn tidy up. Plants will look great and may reward you with…
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Summer gardening
Get set for a colourful summer Summer is here and with it, longer days and more time to spend in the garden. Swan Valley Station has an abundance of colourful plants that enjoy the warm days and nights. Mandevilla climbers are stunning with their large white, pink or red flowers. They’re a great addition to any…
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Spring gardening
Fluffy flowers and dwarf bushy varieties mean more colour and best of all, there is no need to prune lavender plants to keep them in shape!