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Buyer's guide: outdoor chairsThis season's attractive offerings mean the best seat in the house is not necessarily inside.

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How to get rid of black spot in rosesHow to treat roses with black spot and avoid the problem in the future. All decked out: how to set up the perfect outdoor entertaining areaClever design and new, low-maintenance materials are upping the wow factor of decks and patios. How to make your apricot tree bear fruitMy apricot tree is seven years old but has never fruited. What can I do to make it bear fruit? What's the secret to growing coriander?My coriander refuses to grow, even though basil and parsley thrive in the same patch, which gets morning shade and full afternoon sun. What's the secret? Pest-laid plans: natural pest solutions for your homeWhen you find creepy-crawlies invading your home, these simple solutions will give bugs and critters a powerful disincentive.

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Take it outside: patios and decksEnhance your lifestyle and the value of your home by creating an inviting outdoor room.

All decked out: how to set up the perfect outdoor entertaining areaClever design and new, low-maintenance materials are upping the wow factor of decks and patios.

Backyard bliss: how to create the perfect shedOnce upon a time, a shed was a shed was a shed. But today, there's a vast range of options at your disposal.

Colourful courtyard makeoverWith potted plants and bright outdoor accessories, a small terrace courtyard has been transformed into a little piece of tropical paradise.

Clip art: topiary tipsTopiary master Tim Barbour doesn't simply prune plants, he cuts fine figures out of them, writes Helen Young.

How to use garden foliage to block out walls and fencesWe'd like some advice on creating a sub-tropical courtyard that would also reduce the view of neighbouring walls and fences.

Nature study: Japanese gardensTaking cues from the natural environment, Japanese gardens are carefully crafted mini-worlds, nurturing mind and spirit.

Outdoor furniture: bright fabric optionsI want to reupholster my outdoor sofa but I can't find suppliers of bright outdoor fabric. Any ideas?

Get the kids outside these holidaysWith the school holidays upon us, we thought it would be great to come up with ways to entertain the kids outside. Here are some fun ideas…

Buyer's guide to barbecuesAs the days lengthen and the barbecuing season begins in earnest, we look at the sizzling new grill options available.

Bathroom or granny flat?We live in a three-bedroom house with one bathroom. There's space to extend one of the bedrooms and add a second bathroom, but we're torn between doing this and transforming our large shed into a...

Buyer's guide to cool letterboxesAdd interest to your housefront - and please the postie - with a lovely letterbox to suit your style.

New outdoor table and chair combosWe now use the garden as an outdoor room, so here are some cool ideas on how to decorate like it's one.

Mediterranean-style pool gardenWe're building an in-ground pool. The garden bed between the fence and the pool coping will be 400mm wide, at the same level as the pool. We'd like a Mediterranean look - what plants would be...

How do I update my cane chairs without reupholstering them?I've inherited four cane chairs, which I intend to paint black. I'd like to update the canvas cushions too - I have in mind a scheme of black and cream stripes - but don't want to reupholster. What...

Garden rooms: expert advice about outdoor entertaining areasWith comfortable outdoor living on everyone's wish list, the landscaping, materials and fittings just keep getting better. Here, designers share their ideas.

The Aussie backyard - barren to beautifulGardening today is often about enviro-friendly, low impact and sustainable gardens. More and more people are using low-maintenance Australian natives in an easy, relaxed manner. real

Top 10 autumn garden jobsApril’s long weekends and cooler weather make it a splendid time to tackle some garden maintenance projects, writes Helen Young. Take time to sit back and look at your garden with fresh eyes, make...

Easy pickings: herb garden how-toPlucking home-grown herbs straight from the garden is one of life’s simple pleasures. Here’s what to consider when you plan your plot, writes Helen Young.

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