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Gardening We're spoiled for choice to brighten up home with greenery.

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Gardening Pentas are one of the most reliable plants to have in your garden.

Gardening Hydrangeas make the hottest days seem more bearable.

Gardening Impressive shrub has pink flowers that smell like a tasty treat.

Gardening Learn the trick to planting the varieties in warmer climes.

Gardening Change of season just around corner, so get planting potted colour.

Gardening The hardy calibrachoa is vibrant and easy to look after.

Gardening Hardy and beautiful, this native shrub has a soft, wispy effect.

Gardening Plant is attractive as a shrub and its dried flowers last for ages.

Gardening Cosmos Choca Mocha is heaven scent for those who like dark delights.

Gardening If you create right conditions, cymbidium flowers year after year.

Gardening You can have flowers in winter and this plant is a versatile option.

Gardening Flowering prolifically, you don't need a green thumb to grow them.

Gardening Hybrid forms have longer flowering and can be used in many settings.

Gardening Give this undisputed star of the winter garden a good start.

Gardening Careful but simple care means brilliant colours that last months.

Gardening Waratahs make great display from afar and even better one close up.

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Gardening Choose a Mother's Day gift that says 'I love you' all year round.

Gardening Philodendrons are the unsung heroes for indoor plant enthusiasts.

Gardening Simply provide them with sun, food, good drainage and circulation.