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Helen YoungLifestyle Columnist

A reader asks: We’ve removed 12 clumps of bamboo with a chainsaw, and poisoned it, but it keeps reshooting. What now?

The walled garden of the Melbourne Club is a rare example of a tranquil 19th century urban retreat. And it’s open tomorrow.

Growing your own vegetables is fun and healthy, but also a challenge. Here’s how to do it if you don’t have a large yard.

Your magnolia is a slow-growing plant, but it may still need some help.

Plants include alocasias, caladiums, calatheas, crotons, bromeliads, costas, gingers, heliconias, orchids and more.

Disposing of vegie scraps is easy if you use one of these methods.

Historic house Coombe and its beautiful gardens offer a glimpse into the life of opera diva Dame Nellie Melba.

If you think a tree on council land is playing havoc with your sewer pipes, read on.

An experiment shows you only get what you pay for with potting mixes. Avoid the supermarket and hardware products.

The Ginger Flower and Food Festival on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast appeals to gardeners and cooks alike.