THE Mrs Pegg's portable indoor/outdoor clotheslines are ideal for home and for travelling - and as they fold flat, storage is not a problem.

Here are some simple steps everyday Aussies can take to reduce waste and live more environmentally friendly lives.

OUR wildlife, particularly in urban areas, is becoming much rarer, which is a real shame because part of the "life" of the garden is to be able to see our wonderful and unique creatures going about their daily activities.

About half the rubbish Aussies put in their bins could be used in the garden as compost and mulch.

GREEN thumbs will be wearing little more than their gardening gloves this Saturday for World Naked Gardening Day.

The chrysanthemum is a favourite flower of florists because it has one of the longest shelf lives of any cut flower. It's perfect for a Mother's Day gift.

IF you have a mobility problem, arthritis, shoulder reconstruction or in a wheelchair, a portable Mrs Pegg’s Handy Line is the answer.

Contract, exit fees, DMF, service fees… Ever wondered what all this jargon in retirement living is all about? Come along to a game-changing information session at Lexington Gardens.

Acer rubrum – the red maple – is native to many of the colder areas of the US, mainly in New England, where there are millions of trees.