With a busy season in the garden ahead of us, the autumn issue of SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living features ideas for jobs to do, things to plant and an open garden you can visit for inspiration.

Carnivorous plants may not be for everyone, but you have to admit they are weirdly beautiful. Happily, they are also quite simple to grow – if you follow a few basic rules.

Our feature garden in this issue will be open to the public for Open Gardens SA on March 19 and 20. Anne Martin’s colourful mosaic creations are a spectacular backdrop for her plants.

But autumn isn’t a season to sit around inside – follow Kim Syrus’ advice and get out there to wrestle the garden back into shape before winter. Kim also has a detailed how-to guide for making your own wicking bed at home, you’ll be so glad you did!

Of course, Kim also has lots of ideas for what to plant in your veggie patch this season. Most areas in South Australia can grow lettuces all year round, and there are so many varieties to choose from.

Deciduous trees put on such a magical show in autumn, have you thought of adding one or two to your own back yard? Whatever the size or location of your property, there will be a tree for you.

Now is the time to celebrate your favourite garden centre by voting for the SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living Magazine People’s Choice Award, Garden Centre of the Year in the Nursery & Garden Industry South Australia (NGISA) Awards of Excellence. Be sure to vote before Friday, March 18 – you could win a prize for yourself, too.

The autumn 2022 issue of SALIFE Gardens & Outdoor Living is available now at newsagencies and garden centres.

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