Aussie Flower Patch, Author at Roger Doiron

Low-Maintenance Landscaping for Busy Households

A genuinely low-maintenance backyard is a design choice, not a compromise — here’s how to plan for one from the start.

Turn an underused front garden into a low-water, low-maintenance native planting that still looks considered and deliberate.

The common backyard layout mistakes that make a garden feel awkward — and simple fixes for each.

Dahlias have a reputation for struggling in heat — here’s what genuinely helps them thrive in Australian summers.

Skip the imported cottage-garden classics — these Australian natives make striking, low-water additions to any vase.