The smell of the sun, the soft loamy earth, the seeds you planted germinating: these are just some of the small pleasures of gardening. We know you love to get down and dirty, worry about the state of hydrangeas and find endless ways to make your garden better.

Here at MyGarden, we have put together an all inclusive database to help you. It does not matter if you are a novice gardener who has only grown a few pots of herbs or if you have an extensive garden that stretches for miles. Not only that, we specialize in Australian gardening, so you will get exactly the right type of advice for your climate.

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Gardening Tips, Tricks and Methods

If you enjoy getting dirt under your nails and you beam with pride every time a flower, veg or fruit sprouts up, then you are going to love our gardening articles. These articles are wonderful for beginners, dabblers, hobbyists and experts.

Get advice on how to grow those tricky thorny roses. Try your hand at creating your own water garden. Grow fat, sunny vine or pot tomatoes. Learn the best types of veg to grow-whatever the season, wherever you are. Learn about the different garden layouts and their uses when it comes to vegetable gardening. Try your hand at orchid and bonsai cultivation.

Our articles are practical, easy to read and easy to use. They discuss planting, care, types of plants and how to get the best out of your soil, water and pots.

Find Someone Who Loves Snapdragons As Much As You Do

Join our forum to discuss your tried and true methods with people from all over Australia and the world. It is one of our favorite parts of MyGarden and we hope that you will love it as much as we do.

Not sure how to add nitrogen content to the soil? Bugged about your bugs and aphids? Someone has the answer for you here. Find helpful tips from starting your own garden to stopping your dog from trampling all over the plants to battling Australia's harsh climate and growing your very own fruits with hydroponics,

Post pictures of plants you need identified in our Plant ID thread. Someone surely knows the name of that pink flower you spotted on a trip to Southeast Asia. At the very least, they will point you in the right direction.

Swap cuttings and seeds with our plant and seed exchange, which is a wonderful way to get something new for your garden. Share pictures of your garden with people who will appreciate. Just sign in and join our happy, informative forums.

We pride ourselves on our extensive and welcoming community, you are sure to find a friend here.

Know Your Plants

Learn about the differences between trees and shrubs, why roses sometimes grow and why they sometimes do not with our extensive section on plants. Read on about propagation and cutting to keep your garden bountiful and growing lushly no matter what the season. We provide up to date information on perennials, biannuals, herbs, bulbs and even cacti. This is the place to go if you are thinking about adding new plants to your garden or simply want to test your knowledge of your favorites.

We have also set up a plant name database so you can look for a plant using its common name, scientific name or through a special characteristic. We know you love the sometimes cumbersome botanical names of plants and this is a great way to stock up on your knowledge. Quick get me some acinos arvensis for my pasta!

Your Home, Your Garden and Design

MyGarden knows that often, your garden is a loving extension of your home. This section of our website tackles interior and exterior design. We have found a selection of contractors and suppliers to help you turn your home into the haven you want it to be.

We have also listed DIY tips to turn your garden or home into a magazine-worthy showpiece. We love our home improvement how-tos. Still stumped? Our forums will have the answer for you!

Turn Your Land from Vision to Reality

Here at MyGarden, we have put together a database of resources for your landscaping needs. Check out our landscaping how-tos or mosey on over to our list of landscaping resources. Setting up a barbeque? It is right here. Want to turn your home and garden into a more energy efficient area? Everything you need is right here.

We also have resources on how to landscape so your gardening keeps on blooming no matter what the season is.

We also love our listing of horticulture papers and books we have made available for you online. We have modern and classic selections from experts dating back to the 1800s. If you love plant and herb lore, you are going to love this section. Get classic and vintage landscaping ideas or simply peruse for pleasure.

Sustainable, Earth-Friendly Gardening

Like many of you, we are concerned about the growing changes in the environment and want to make the earth more sustainable. Here we introduce eco-friendly techniques to help turn your garden into a pesticide-free and organic one.

We offer links to wonderful websites that can help you learn about and keep up your organic or earth-friendly lifestyle. Every small thing we do counts and we hope to introduce to you to the joys of eco living and its rewards.

We love Very Edible Gardens, where they teach you to grow your own food at home and Greenfootsteps.com, which is chock full of simple ideas that can help you go green without the extra expense. These are just examples of the many sites we have loved over the years, put in one place for your convenience. Simply click on our easy access link database and explore away.

We believe that fighting climate change should be every gardener's mission. After all, each flower and tree that you plant is a victory that helps offset carbon emissions. By choosing to make eco-friendly choices, we all help Mother Earth.

Shopping!

At MyGarden, we have the answer to your shopping needs. We have got a host of outdoor gardening products that you will just love and order direct from our site. Need a rain gauge or an LED? No problem, it is just a click away.

Browse through our selection of indoor furniture, kitchen wear and entertainment products. We are confident that you will find something you absolutely need. Check out our assortment of gardening and home improvement magazines from the classic Better Homes and Gardens to the ever popular Real Living Magazine.

We combine convenience with a wide-ranging catalogue of all your home and gardening needs, so you can shop in the comfort of your living room.

We make every effort to give you the most comprehensive go-to database around; MyGarden is your one stop library and shop for everything gardening. No need to spend hours trudging around the Internet looking for what you need-we have got it right here for you.

Whether you are looking for simple or complex gardening tips, easy access plant information, how to use renewable energy sources or simply want to post pictures of your beautiful garden for other plant lovers to see, MyGarden is the place to be. We take steps to ensure that our information is accurate, timely and enjoyable. Join our growing community and be a part of MyGarden today!