Gardeners are bound by the tradition of planting poppies on Anzac Day and weather-wise, April 25, is the ideal time climatically.

Garden beds should have already been prepared for planting by the addition of poultry manure and a light dose of lime forked lightly through the soil.

After planting encourage the poppy plants roots to settle with an application of Flourish.

Then, a week later, gently lift the leaves out of the soil without disturbing the roots.

It will help to strengthen the soft little plants to apply Flourish each week.

Apart from planting poppies on Anzac Day, rosemary is worn on this day of remembrance, being an obvious choice, having originated on rocky hills of the Mediterranean where many battles took place.

Rosemary is a little easier to grow than poppies as it will even thrive in poor soil.

It prefers a sunny spot that should be well drained and it is also great for pots.

Growing up to 1.2 metres, rosemary has needle-like leaves that are dark green, bearing short clusters of blue flowers.

One of this hardy plant's advantages is that it is salt and frost tolerant, making an ideal low hedge.

It is a great choice for water-wise gardeners.