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Plants: Portrait of a farmer in a green vegetable garden holding a tool.
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 74-acre oasis in the heart of the city, featuring over 27,000 plants and an impressive number of rarities. A recent visit to the garden revealed a wide range of plant species, including stromanthe, philodendrons, and gigantic bird’s nest ferns, as well as familiar Pacific Northwest garden plants like zinnias and roses. The garden also includes an impressive succulent collection and a stunning 150-foot-long, 20-foot-high curved living wall inside The Calyx.

Fine Gardening22 August 2026
Plants: A collection of succulents with varying shades of green and brown, arranged in a close-up view.
Plants

Houseplant hacks: the case for quarantining new plants

Quarantining new houseplants for a few weeks before introducing them to your collection can prevent pests from spreading. This simple practice involves isolating the plant, monitoring it for signs of infestation, and treating any issues before integrating it with your other plants.

The Guardian Gardens18 August 2026