Helen Young

Helen YoungLifestyle Columnist

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GardeningWeekend Australian Magazine

Genius garden gives owners privacy from prying eyes

When this Peppermint Grove, WA, mansion was overshadowed by two new high-rise apartment blocks, the owners called in Tim Davies Landscaping to construct an amazing privacy garden.

Helen Young

GARDENINGWeekend Australian Magazine

Winter fragrances intoxicate the senses

On the scent of bewitching winter bouquets this season and winter honeysuckle is the star of the show. It’s from a large and rambling shrub but the fragrance from the tiny cream flowers along the stems is divine.

Helen Young

GARDENINGWeekend Australian Magazine

Camellia’s comeback to celebrate 200 years

For 200 years the colourful camellia has bloomed in Australian gardens passing in and out of fashion. It’s time to pay homage to their undeniable influence.

Helen Young

GARDENING GURUWeekend Australian Magazine

It’s all coming up roses this winter

July is the classic time to give roses their major winter prune. Don’t worry, you can’t kill them by being too aggressive, in fact it’s a great idea to prune when you’re feeling cross …

Helen Young

‘Tis the seasonWeekend Australian Magazine

It’s time for festive plants to shine

Christmas in July is the proper season here for Christmassy plants like Brussels sprouts, poinsettias and holly. So embrace the festive cheer.

Helen Young

AWARD WINNERLife

Don’t fence this joyous garden in

This Melbourne home in Hawthorn East matches bold architecture and plant-rich design. Why not share it with the neighbourhood?

Helen Young

reap the rewardsWeekend Australian Magazine

These crops are a long-term investment

It’s a good time to plant two ‘investment’ food crops – rhubarb and asparagus — which can produce for 20 years in favourable climates.

Helen Young

GardensWeekend Australian Magazine

Plant the ‘four Ps’ now for a gorgeous display

Planting flowering annuals is a brilliant way to add colour to your garden for winter and spring.

Helen Young

bare necessitiesWeekend Australian Magazine

Plan ahead this winter, and reap rewards

Thinking of buying some fruit trees or special roses? You’ll get the best choice by ordering ahead for direct delivery of ‘bare root’ plants in mid-winter.

Helen Young

GARDENSWeekend Australian Magazine

Autumn is the time to plant these climbers

If you haven’t planted seeds of peas, snow peas, sugar snaps and sweet peas yet this year, it’s not too late.

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