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Question answered PremiumAre water retention crystals environmentally friendly?

With more people aware of the impact our actions have on the environment, it’s important to know what you can be doing to reduce your footprint.

Jade Jurewicz

Bring your yard to lifePremiumA sacred plant perfect for a colourful garden

For gardeners looking to create an oriental style garden, this plant with gold, peach, plum and pink coloured leaves is an ideal choice.

Jade Jurewicz

Green giftsPremiumSabrina Hahn’s top Mother’s Day gift ideas

If your mum’s idea of a good time is a day in the garden, she’ll love these options.

Jade Jurewicz

QLD NewsPremiumGrave fears for missing fisherman

Fears grow as search operations scale down for a fisherman who went missing off the Queensland coast last week.

Daniela Pizzirani

Say I doPremiumThe boom in backyard weddings

Why savvy couples are opting to invest in their gardens rather than splashing out on expensive wedding venues.

Cy Clayton

Growing painsPremiumHow to choose the right remedy for your gardening gripe

Confused by all the different sprays, solutions and other gardening products on the market? Sabrina Hahn explains how to determine which is the best one to fix your plant problems.

Sabrina Hahn

AnimalsPremiumDog owners warned of deadly disease

Pet owners have been urged to take action against a lethal disease circulating among dogs in two Australian states.

Daniela Pizzirani

more than just a veggie patchPremiumRibbon cut to open Preston Beach community garden

Preston Beach’s all new community garden attracted more than just green thumbs at the weekend, with proud locals, state and federal politicians and Shire of Waroona officials all making an appearance.

Kasper Johansen

Tree changePremiumSabrina Hahn’s favourite trees for small gardens

Short on space? These compact native varieties are the perfect trees when space is limited.

Sabrina Hahn

PoliticsPremiumCelebrity chef slams Aussie ‘disgrace’

A television cook has come out swinging about a “national crisis” she believes none of the major parties are talking about this election.

Daniela Pizzirani

Qld NewsWarning for dangerous beach conditions

Beachgoers seeking to make the most of the long weekend are warned choppy and dangerous conditions are forecast along one state’s coastline.

Daniela Pizzirani

NSW NewsPremiumDog’s bark saves man from horrifying ordeal

A dog’s bark has sparked the dramatic rescue of a man who became stuck in a horrifying and dangerous situation in New South Wales.

Daniela Pizzirani

Raising the stakesPremiumWhy raised beds are a gardener’s best friend

Sabrina Hahn reveals the many benefits of growing your edibles in raised beds, and shares her tips to get started.

Sabrina Hahn

Charlie AlboneCommentsPremiumBest gardeners remind us of importance of sustainability

Having a connection to the outdoor spaces and the gardens we live in has an effect on our mental and physical wellbeing.

AnimalsFloods spark debilitating virus warning

Sydney is under threat from a debilitating mosquito-borne disease which has re-emerged after disastrous floods across NSW.

Daniela Pizzirani

HealthPremiumDeadly disease Aussies can’t escape

A new study has found that deaths from this disease are set to skyrocket over the next few decades, with Australians most at risk.

Daniela Pizzirani

Scaly friendsPremiumWhy bobtails and blue-tongues are welcome in your garden

They may look intimidating, but bobtails and blue-tongue lizards are welcome guests in your garden as they are great at keeping pests off your property.

Sabrina Hahn

Charlie AlbonePremiumThe heat-hardy plants that can survive a concrete jungle

Masonry, be it bricks or concrete, store heat for a long period of time — perfect for a house, but terrible if you pick the wrong plants to live next to it. So, what will work? Here’ are Charlie’s suggestions.

Charlie Albone

Cool changeSabrina Hahn’s ultimate autumn gardening guide

After a brutal summer, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get back outside. Here’s everything you need to know for a thriving autumn garden.

Sabrina Hahn

Sabrina HahnPremiumThe plants that every garden should have

Ground covers make an invaluable addition, and there’s a variety to suit every garden.

Sabrina Hahn

Always greener PremiumThink lawn is a waste of water? Think again.

Sabrina Hahn clears up some of the most common myths about the great Aussie lawn.

Sabrina Hahn

Charlie AlboneCommentsPremiumSLICE OF HEAVEN: Nurturing is the real joy of gardening

When it comes to nurture and nature, where else would you want to be but in the garden?

Fresh pickingsPremiumSabrina Hahn’s top tips for growing figs

Not only is the fruit delicious, fig trees also make an extremely hardy addition to the garden.

Sabrina Hahn

Growing upPremiumSabrina Hahn reveals the secret to the perfect garden

There’s more to a great garden than just plants. Try this foolproof tip for designing a professional-level landscape.

Sabrina Hahn