Helen Young

Helen YoungLifestyle Columnist

Short of space in the garden? Espaliering plants — training them to grow flat — is an ancient practice that is still relevant today

Why settle for just one garden? This property in Perth has a unique garden for every room of the house.

We’ve a lot to thank insects for. Without their vital role in pollination, a lot of the global food supply would dry up.

You can grow Camellia sinensis in the garden to harvest your own black or green tea — or experiment with all manner of herbs.

Some of the most spectacular autumn trees are maples. The genus Acer has around 130 species, and thousands of cultivars.

This tranquil garden on Sydney’s north shore is the result of a 17-year collaboration between the owners and garden designer.

Among the delights of autumn are colourful berries produced by a range of plants. Some are edible – but a few are toxic.

This difficult site — with thin, poor soil, salty bore water, strong winds and a punishing climate — requires outside-the-box thinking.

Pesticides need only be your last resort for the home garden.

More than a century of love, energy and money has gone into this historic garden in NSW’s Blue Mountains – and it shows.