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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. 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? The root of the problem: how close to the house can you plant a Ficus?Do grafted Ficus have the same vigorous root system as others in the species? Could we safely plant a standard Ficus in the garden, 80 centimetres away from concrete edging? 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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Season's best: giving plants as giftsA plant is the festive gift that keeps on giving. Gardening guru Helen Young picks her favourites.

Survival tactics: summer gardeningEarly morning gardening and constant watering are the keys to protecting your garden, and yourself, during the summer months.

Crown jewels: the permaculture garden's spring changeThe asparagus spearheads the permaculture garden's charge into spring, coinciding nicely with an abundance of eggs, writes Amy Willesee.

Spring dreaming: flowers, vegetables and pestsThere’s nowhere nicer to be at this time of year than in the garden, and a little time and effort now will pay big rewards come summer, writes Helen Young.

Tomato growing tipsHow to ensure your tomato plants develop fruit.

Fruit to suit: winter planting tipsJune is the best month to buy and plant deciduous fruit trees. Follow these timely tips to help you choose the right ones for your garden.

A new leaf: the joy of leafy greensA family holiday in Vietnam ignites a passion for leafy greens... as well as a deep attachment to the conical hat.

Groundwork: May and June garden tipsMay and June are the months to prime your garden, ready for the big chill. But there are many early winter flowerings to enjoy.

Blaze of glory: how to choose the right autumn tree for your gardenAs autumn creeps upon us, fiery colours herald the change of season and contribute a glorious richness to the garden landscape.

Fat of the landThe chooks are farm champions this month, cutting loose on a new vegie bed and amping up the menu.

New beginnings: autumn gardeningMarch and April are the ideal months for planning and planting in your garden.

She's no lady: how to deal with ladybirdsThe larger, spottier cousin of the common ladybird is a force to be reckoned with.

Raising the bar: how to grow vegies where space is tightRaised plots are the answer to growing vegies where space is tight.

All bottled up: how to preserve vegetablesWith a few lessons in preserving under her belt, the country gardener can now turn a vegetable glut into little jars of goodness.

Peach patrolThere's a glorious glut of stone fruit in the orchard but the accompanying fruit flies are really the pits.

Festive flora: December gardening tipsAs if sensing a celebration, trees and flowers are aflame with displays of joyous colour this month.

Rise and shine: November gardening tipsWith temperatures on the way up, gardeners will need to focus on watering, feeding and mulching in the garden this month, writes Helen Young.

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?

Bean thinking: spring in the permaculture home gardenAfter following the rules of permaculture gardening to the letter, Amy Willesee relaxes her routine and gains inspiration from places close to home.

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