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Content provides readers with essential information on soil care, different plants, trees, shrubs and flowers, growing fruit and vegies; creating herb gardens, smart ways to plant – creating colour, tone, depth and contrast and seasonal planting planners. Features include hints and tips from water-wise and indigenous gardening, organic ideas, container gardening to new products, gardening accessories, latest seedlings, feeding plants, trends, indoor greenery and of course, attracting birdlife, bees and butterflies to green places.
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