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How much water and fertiliser does a country garden actually need?
Gardens
How much water and fertiliser does a country garden actually need?

“More often than not, overwatering is far worse for a plant than not enough moisture,” writes Claire Austin.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
Colleen Southwell shares the inspiration for her tapestry-like garden
Gardens
Colleen Southwell shares the inspiration for her tapestry-like garden

The Graziher columnist mixes umbels, daisies, alliums and ornamental grasses at her garden in the Central West of New South Wales. 

 

WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN SOUTHWELL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY GEORGIA BRAGG
Rebecca Shelley’s online seed store specialises in rare varieties of cut flowers
Gardens
Rebecca Shelley’s online seed store specialises in rare varieties of cut flowers

The former vet nurse changed careers and launched a flourishing seed store in Tasmania.

WORDS AMANDA DUCKER PHOTOGRAPHY SAMUEL SHELLEY
Claire Austin’s tips for a low-maintenance country garden
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Claire Austin’s tips for a low-maintenance country garden

Practical shortcuts to help you make the most of your time in the garden.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN
Legacy plants to gift for births, new beginnings and family milestones
Gardens
Legacy plants to gift for births, new beginnings and family milestones

Gifted plants can become cherished reminders of significant events and may hold memories for generations, writes Claire Austin.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE
Claire Austin on creating a sweet-smelling, scent-filled garden
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Claire Austin on creating a sweet-smelling, scent-filled garden

Claire Austin considers the role scent plays in a garden and what to plant for a yard that smells as sweet as it looks.  

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN
Five generations of Lamonts have cared for this Riverina garden
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Five generations of Lamonts have cared for this Riverina garden

Current custodian Penny Lamont says the heritage garden is designed for easy-care and dry times. 

Words and photography Alexandra MacAlpine
Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies
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Gardening for Australian bees: Jaclyn Crupi shares her planting strategies

The native and exotic species that will boost the number of Australian bees in your backyard.

Photography Armelle Habib words Jaclyn Crupi
Staking, screening and a fast-growing “unicorn” tree: Cassandra Hooke answers your gardening questions
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Staking, screening and a fast-growing “unicorn” tree: Cassandra Hooke answers your gardening questions

What to plant for shade coverage in a hot, windy area that also gets heavy frosts? Cassandra Hooke has the answer.

Photography EMMA CROSS