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3 Indigenous groundcovers to grow from cuttings

Caxton magazines staffMay 9, 2016

The best way to conserve water and keep your garden looking good at the same time is to cover bare soil with groundcovers....

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Gardening with succulents

Caxton magazines staffMay 9, 2016

Succulents, with their contrasting colours and interesting shape are ideal for creating a minimalist landscape with clean lines. They’re also ideal in times of drought...

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5 Colourful foliage plants

Caxton magazines staffMay 4, 2016

A combination of different types of coleus will introduce beautiful autumnal shades to your garden...

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5 Easy garden upcycling ideas

Caxton magazines staffMay 4, 2016

It’s fun to upcycle items and use leftover materials to make useful features. Here are five ideas you can try in your own garden...

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5 Good reasons to mulch your garden

Caxton magazines staffFebruary 18, 2016

Discover why a layer of mulch is a beneficial addition to any garden and a boon for the busy gardener...

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Different types of mulch to use in your garden

Caxton magazines staffFebruary 18, 2016

Mulches differ in appearance, texture and purpose and can be divided into two main groups: organic and inorganic...

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FERNS: GROWING TIPS

Caxton magazines staffFebruary 18, 2016

Grow ferns in the shade of south-facing walls, on covered patios, along streams or ponds and in containers....

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POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE BUYING A FERN

Caxton magazines staffFebruary 18, 2016

Their size can vary from tall, statuesque tree ferns with trunks, which make them great feature plants, to tiny fragile-looking plants a few centimetres high...

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