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It's spring and the bees are buzzing! WEEPERS ARE CREEPERS Weeping trees bring a certain magic and elegance to the garden. Plant them in an avenue or go for a feature specimen in a pot. There's a guide to a few favourites, from mulberry and maple to that classic - the weeping cherry.
20 GREAT CROPS TO PLANT NOW It's time to plant summer vegies, so pick up a punnet of something, grab your trowel, and get planting! Marcelle Nankervis profiles 20 crops to plant now for all skill levels - from total beginner to the old hand looking for a challenge.
RED FOR THE BIRDS, BLUE FOR THE BEES We all have favourite flower colours, and so do birds, bees and other insects. It's all part of the pollination puzzle, writes Tim Entwisle, who shares some of the science and stories behind flower colours.
PLANT OF THE MONTH Widely used in hedges or screens, these tough, versatile shrubs offer beautiful blooms, sometimes fragrant, and many feature colourful fruit and autumn foliage. There's one to suit just about any garden, writes Jennifer Stackhouse.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
- PRUNING An essential guide to shaping hibiscus and Chinese lantern
- CHOOKS What's on the menu at Jackie French's chook house?
- LICHEN Is lichen a plant? Not exactly. Read all about this fascinating compound organism
- OVER THE FENCE The new Meet the Gardener section features an update on ABC radio presenter Simon Marnie's vegie strip, and a look at the amazing backyard hydroponics set-up of reader Cliff Gough
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