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To achieve a pleasing effect, use a variety of flower and foliage forms and textures and a harmonious color scheme.

Feeding fruit and nut trees is a priority this month. Spread three mugsful of 20.10.10 fertiliser around the root area of the ...

As promised, this week’s column is completely devoted to what is probably my favourite but most underrated winter vegetable — ...

Hydrangeas are beloved for their large, rounded clusters of brightly colored flowers. Commonly found in shades of blue, ...

Creating an indoor oasis of greenery can help lift your spirits, reduce stress and improve your overall wellbeing. Challenges arise when growing indoor plants with kids and pets in the house. Keep ...

• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...

Secret doors, smoke plumes, air locks, a million species and shipwrecked treasures: this world-renowned Sydney establishment could be the most biodiverse spot in the country.

When a friend asked me why her lemon tree, despite diligent fertilization, had bright yellow leaves and was failing to thrive, I told her I would try to determine the ...

Dahlias come in various colors, shapes and sizes making them easy to include in any garden, container and bouquet. Grow them ...

For the dedicated gardener there is always work to be done. Tidying beds and borders, cutting back dead growth from last year’s perennials are the tasks often left over from autumn. Growth remains ...

Your description sounds like you have a problem with whiteflies and a population big enough that it requires treatment. Despite their name, they resemble moths more than flies and are a common ...