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A stunning example of a Hybrid Tea rose. Source: Getty

Gardening

Here’s how to pick the best rose variety for you and your garden

Did you know groundcover roses are bred to be ultra low-maintenance and disease-resistant? Roger Fox explains each rose type's requirements, to help you decide.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Gardening

Hello gorgeous! The ins and outs of growing cyclamen

Hello gorgeous! The ins and outs of growing cyclamen

Cyclamen make the perfect potted bloomer for indoors or protected spots outdoors, such as verandahs and balconies, Roger Fox explains.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

There’s no need to repot them when you get home – just sit the plastic pot inside a decorative outer container of appropriate dimensions. Source: Getty

Gardening

Tutti fruity: Guide to selecting and growing citrus

Tutti fruity: Guide to selecting and growing citrus

Citrus varieties flourish in most parts of Australia and autumn is a great time to get a tree in the ground and settled before winter arrives, Roger Fox explains.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Mandarin trees are often alternate bearers, which can mean you’ll get a lot of fruit one year and only a few the next. Source: Getty

Gardening

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

It’s not easy being green: Why you should feed your garden now

Autumn is your last chance to give your plants and lawn a nutrient boost and get them in peak condition before the cold weather arrives, Roger Fox says.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Rather than using a hose-on product on lawns at this time of year, apply a slow-release granular fertiliser, which will gradually release its nutrients over the next few months. Source: Getty

Gardening

All things bright and beautiful: Colouring in your autumn garden

All things bright and beautiful: Colouring in your autumn garden

There’s a surprising array of shrubs and perennials that start to do their flowering when the days shorten and temperatures cool down, Roger Fox explains.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

The gorgeous New England aster, also known as Easter Daisies. Source: Getty

Pets

Poisoned pets: The hidden dangers posed by common houseplants

Poisoned pets: The hidden dangers posed by common houseplants

Avoid bringing these plants home if you have cats and/or dogs.

Written byAnna Wall

Are your house plants risking the safety of your furry family? Source: Getty

Gardening

Get growing! What to plant in your garden this autumn

Get growing! What to plant in your garden this autumn

Regardless of where you live in Australia, we've pulled together some of the fruits, veg, flowers and herbs that'll grow like wildfire in your backyard this season.

Written byAnna Wall

Autumn offers lots of rainfall and some warm days, making it the perfect time to plant these fruits, vegetables and flowers in your garden. Source: Getty

Grandparenting

Costa Georgiadis shares his tips on getting the grandkids involved in gardening

Costa Georgiadis shares his tips on getting the grandkids involved in gardening

"I think the best thing that grandparents can do is be outside when the grandkids come."

Written byPenelope Pelecas

The 'Gardening Australia' star spoke to Starts at 60 this week. Source: Getty.

Gardening

Costa Georgiadis: The best fruits and veggies to plant in your garden now

Costa Georgiadis: The best fruits and veggies to plant in your garden now

The 'Gardening Australia' presenter spoke to Starts at 60 this week and revealed the best crops to plant in October.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Costa Georgiadis shares his top gardening tips for October. Source: Getty.

Pets

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

‘Don’t just wing it! Know the rules around keeping backyard chickens’

Considering a coop? Be sure to double check your local council's rules - some of them are weirder than you think!

The Backyard Chicken BuffChris Lesley

Were you aware that the rules differ between states? Source: Getty.

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