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From tips about soil and shade to hacks about propagating and tackling garden pests, our guru Roger Fox has you covered. Source: Getty Images

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11 inspired hints, tips and hacks that will boost your gardening success

There are thousands of hints, tips and shortcuts out there in the world of horticulture - here’s a collection to inspire you.

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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.

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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

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Are you giving your garden the right food?

Are you giving your garden the right food?

Feed your plants better with the right nutrients and they'll withstand the cold better and bounce back into action much faster when spring rolls around, Roger Fox explains.

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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

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

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.

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The trick is to choose the right rose for the look you have in mind. Credit: Getty.

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The perfect gardening solution when you’re short on space

The perfect gardening solution when you’re short on space

Living in a small space doesn’t mean you need to give up your passion for gardening. CANNA’s hydroponic gardening solutions makes growing fruits and veggies at home easy with their mess-free and low maintenance set-up.

Written byCANNA

Enjoy homegrown veggies with CANNA's hydroponic gardening system. Image source: Getty

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5 genius hacks to make gardening more accessible

5 genius hacks to make gardening more accessible

Gardening is a fun and independent activity that you need to adapt sometimes. Here are five hacks to help you garden as you age.

Written byNadia Chapman

Transform the way you tend to your garden with these easy hacks. Source: Getty

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Gardens can still flourish during climate change

Gardens can still flourish during climate change

As increasingly warm weather approaches Australia, gardeners are worried about the warm and dry weather affecting their precious plants.

Written byNadia Chapman

Gardens don't have to suffer during warmer weather. Source: Getty

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5 fabulous natives to plant for winter colour and birdlife

5 fabulous natives to plant for winter colour and birdlife

As well as colouring up the scene, native shrubs and climbers attract birds to the garden, feeding them when times are lean, Roger Fox explains.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Some Grevillea cultivars, like the ever-popular ‘Robyn Gordon’ (pictured), bloom pretty much continuously in mild climates. Source: Getty

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The when, where and how of planting and pruning perfect roses

The when, where and how of planting and pruning perfect roses

The when is now, and you know the why! Roger Fox explains the rest, so you can enjoy a blooming lovely rose garden this spring.

Gardening ExpertRoger Fox

Rose pruning is all about rejuvenating the plant and – essentially – keeping it young. Source: Getty

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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

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