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Gardening Q&A: What should I plant on a slope?
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Gardening Q&A: What should I plant on a slope?

The Outback Gardener answers a reader’s question about what to plant on a sloping surface.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: How far apart should I plant my new plants?
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Gardening Q&A: How far apart should I plant my new plants?

The Outback Gardener answers a reader’s question about spacing.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: What are the best frost-hardy plants for a cold climate?
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Gardening Q&A: What are the best frost-hardy plants for a cold climate?

Cassandra Hooke, the Outback Gardener, answers a reader’s question about frost-hardy plants.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: Cassandra Hooke talks herbaceous perennials and groundcover options
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Gardening Q&A: Cassandra Hooke talks herbaceous perennials and groundcover options

Plus, the outback gardener shares her tips for new tools, hydrangeas and planting in spring.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: What should I plant around my fence line to create privacy?
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Gardening Q&A: What should I plant around my fence line to create privacy?

Outback gardener Cassandra Hooke talks best bets for hedging, easy-care plants and improving clay soils.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
Gardening Q&A: What are the best plants for shady areas?
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Gardening Q&A: What are the best plants for shady areas?

Plus, gardening advice columnist Cassandra Hooke answers your questions about plant spacing, irrigation systems, natural bug control and more.

WORDS CASSANDRA HOOKE PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
How Cass Hooke created a beautiful oasis for her family in the Hay Plain
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How Cass Hooke created a beautiful oasis for her family in the Hay Plain

When gardener Cass Hooke moved to the Hay Plain, she faced a challenging climate, but has created a beautiful oasis for her family.

WORDS VICTORIA CAREY PHOTOGRAPHY EMMA CROSS
The father and daughter duo creating a perennial paradise at Ladysmith
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The father and daughter duo creating a perennial paradise at Ladysmith

Jacqui Stevenson and her father Brett and working together to create their dream garden.

WORDS CHRISTINE REID PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE HUNTER
Claire Austin shares the gardening lessons she learnt from her grandmother
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Claire Austin shares the gardening lessons she learnt from her grandmother

The Gin Gin Garden Club founder has fond memories of visiting her grandmother’s cottage on the family property.

WORDS CLAIRE AUSTIN PHOTOGRAPHY CLANCY PAINE