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Gardening advice

Fan favourites

Fan-flowers are tougher than they look and reward gardeners with colour and wildlife-friendly blooms.

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Shrubs and trees

Fall for leaves

Autumn foliage can be just as eye-catching as flowers, filling gardens with warm colour, texture and drama.

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Gardening advice

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Gardening advice

Bountiful brassicas

These highly nutritious crops thrive in cool weather and may reward gardeners with a harvest in as little as six weeks.

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Gardening advice

Broad beans for broad appeal

Red-flowering broad beans will enliven your vegie patch and freshly picked beans are delicious, writes Jackie French.

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Vegies

Maximising production

You don’t need acreage to grow abundant crops. It’s about planning and consistency, writes Phil Dudman.

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Seasonal jobs

March gardening jobs

Now the weather is cooling, it’s time to think about preparing your garden for the new season. While you're there, cast a critical eye over your plants to see which sections have suffered over summer and what can be improved for the future.

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Shade lovers

Made for shade

Shady parts of the garden can pose a challenge for gardeners. Stephen Ryan explores some shade-loving options.

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Grow

Florets of fancy

Broccoli is a hungry crop, but given the right growing conditions, it will feed you well in return, writes Phil Dudman.