Annette Hird
Location
Grantville, Victoria, Australia
School
University Of Queensland, Gatton College
Expertise
Horticulturist, Expert Gardener, Plant Enthusiast
- Annette started her own website on urban gardening in 2013 and has continued to add helpful and informative articles over the years from her experiences and knowledge to share with others.
- She has ghostwritten two books for clients, one on using grow bags and one on basic propagation for beginners, using her knowledge and experience.
- Annette has had the pleasure of writing plant-related and gardening articles for a number of websites with her own byline.
Experience
After college, Annette worked for a number of years as a professional propagator for private production nurseries and a local council nursery. Since then, she has combined her two passions for gardening and writing and has followed a career path into creating content to help other aspiring gardeners experience the joy of growing and maintaining their own garden oasis.
Education
Back in 1997, Annette completed an associate diploma of applied science in Horticulture to follow her passion for gardening and the natural environment.
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Stories By Annette Hird
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Ageratum makes for a beautiful garden or container plant with bright purple blooms. Learn how to cultivate native varieties and destroy invasive ones.
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Yew trees are beautiful and low-maintenance, making them a popular choice for homeowners. However, dog owners should rethink planting one in their yard.
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Grasshoppers can do a lot of damage in your yard as they hop from plant to plant. Luckily, trap cropping can make a huge difference to protect your garden.
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Don't let your lack of green thumb prevent you from having a gorgeous garden. Instead, begin your gardening journey with one of these easy to grow flower seeds.
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Think twice before companion-planting bell peppers and beans together in your garden. Peppers and legumes are enemies because of their varying nutrient needs.
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If you're looking to add some new plants to your garden that are not harmful to your pets, then Angelonia flowers are the perfect option for you.
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If you have spinach plants in your garden and want to help them thrive, here are 16 vegetables that will encourage growth and deter any would-be pests.
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Making your own compost is a great way to avoid sending leftover food scraps to the trash. This kitchen ingredient will accelerate decomposition.
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Baobab trees are unique and beautiful in any setting, but you may not have considered trying to grow one yourself. Here's what you need to know.
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Worms are powerhouses of the compost pile, but you can make their job easier by feeding them the most ideal kitchen scraps. Here's what to add to your compost.
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If you're buying mulch by the bag at your local garden center, you may be wasting money when there's free mulch available in your town and neighborhood.
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Struggling to keep the weeds at bay in your garden beds? Try planting this fragrant and fast-growing catmint hybrid as a type of preventative ground cover.
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Identifying male and female flowers on your cucumber plants can help you ensure they're pollinated for a great crop. Here's what to look for.
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Transform your home with rosewater for a refreshing and deodorizing experience. Discover how to infuse your space with the delightful scent using these tips.
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A few carefully chosen plants are a great way to provide patio privacy from neighbors and passersby. But here's what to avoid before getting started.
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Aluminum foil has many uses inside and out of the kitchen. You can use this household staple to help propagate plants using the layering method.
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If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, they love this heat-tolerant, pretty, yellow flower. If you plant it though, be wary of it spreading.
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Croton plants make a stunning addition to your indoor houseplant collection, but you can also move them outdoors with a few simple steps for the best color.
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Some plants have unpleasant odors, but there's one indoor drought-resistant plant that will leave your home smelling like cinnamon - if you can get it to bloom.
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Rust disease can affect the health of your tomato plants, but there's a simple hack for fighting against it. The only question is: Should you use it?
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You can purchase marigold plants, but you will have many more options available if you start them from seed with these simple tips to help them grow.
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Though invasive and not recommended to plant newly in your garden, if you already have spirea bushes in your yard, follow these crucial pruning tips.
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If you're a beginner gardener, starting a flower garden can seem overwhelming. Fortunately, we have a list of flowers that can be easily started from seed.
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Money trees provide the perfect pop of green, and it's easy to add a few more to your home too! All you need to do is propagate your money tree. Here's how.
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If you're hoping to create a new hydrangea plant from an existing one, propagation is the way to go. But should you use water or soil to propagate hydrangeas?
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One of the most beloved species of flowering deutzia is considered invasive throughout parts of the U.S. This is what we know. There's a good alternative, too.
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Witch hazels offer foliage and flowers in the autumn and winter, and smell great. If you want them to have healthy growth, plant them in this garden location.