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    To prune or not to prune? That is the question.

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    Pruning hints and tips in this month's Diggin' It
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    Which plant where? And why not on my nature strip? 

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    As I was mowing the endless miles of nature strip bordering my corner block recently, I wondered why, in this time of climate concern, we cling so desperately to European notions of lawn, especially on our nature strips. Lawns are a monoculture environment offering little shelter, shade or food to native fauna, while demanding much in time and resources to maintain.
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    The ‘Ground Cover Bandit’ strikes again

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    It is illegal to take cuttings from plants in council parks, isn’t it? Not that I’d ever do that, I’m just asking for a friend who thinks he might have a problem.
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    The broad appeal of the humble broad bean

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    Broad beans are foolproof, good value for money and add vibrancy and fresh scents to your garden.
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    The heat is on

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    I love the way a brick wall soaks up heat, holding it fast all day, then radiating it out into the air as the evening cools.
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