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GARDENING: ‘WHY DID MY PAPAYA TREE FALL?’

GARDENING: ‘WHY DID MY PAPAYA TREE FALL?’

All your gardening queries answered here…

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GARDENING: PROTECTING THE PINK FROST

Prized for its tri-coloured leaves, the Pink Frost vine is easy to grow but susceptible to fungal diseases from overwatering and

19.10.2025 5

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GARDENING: THE PINK FROST

GARDENING: THE PINK FROST

Colourful, adaptable and incredibly easy to multiply, this sweet potato vine is a top choice for gardeners constrained by space

12.10.2025 4

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GARDENING: SPRAWLING ROOTS

Every gardener hopes their plants will set down strong, deep roots. But what happens when they sprawl sideways instead?

05.10.2025 3

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GARDENING: ‘WHY ARE MY MANGO LEAVES BURNING?’

All your gardening queries answered here

28.09.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE RED HARVEST

A vibrant red cabbage is a garden prize, but knowing when and how to harvest it is key

21.09.2025 10

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GARDENING: ROOTING FOR REDHEADS

Transplanting is a critical stage in the red cabbage life cycle, with container size and plant spacing key to optimal root growth

14.09.2025 9

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GARDENING: MORE THAN A PRETTY LEAF

With an earthy, peppery taste and as a nutritional powerhouse for heart health, the red cabbage has qualities beyond being

06.09.2025 10

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GARDENING: ‘WHY DID MY GRAPEFRUIT TREE SUDDENLY DRY UP?’

All your gardening queries answered here

31.08.2025 10

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GARDENING: CABBAGE PATCH ROYALTY

A favourite since mediaeval times, the red cabbage offers numerous health benefits, but only if you avoid common planting pitfa

24.08.2025 10

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GARDENING: TILL FOR LIFE

From removing weeds to boosting fertility, tilling is the unsung hero of gardening…

17.08.2025 4

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GARDENING: A RIOT OF COLOURS

From cactus-like spikes to dahlia-style doubles and simply daisy-like arrangements, zinnias offer a floral fashion show…

10.08.2025 10

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GARDENING: SECRETS OF THE ZINNIA

Zinnias are more than just pretty flowers — they attract pollinators, make natural dyes and even have healing properties…

05.08.2025 4

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GARDENING: SECRETS OF THE ZINNIA

Zinnias are more than just pretty flowers — they attract pollinators, make natural dyes and even have healing properties…

03.08.2025 20

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GARDENING: ‘WHAT’S KILLING MY DRAGON-TAIL PLANT LEAVES?’

All your gardening queries answered here

27.07.2025 6

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GARDENING: THE ZINNIA CHRONICLES

From seed to bloom, zinnias require simple steps but vigilant care, not only against pests and predators but also some flowers

20.07.2025 10

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GARDENING: ZINNIAS BLOOMING

These easy-to-grow flowers are a gardener’s delight and the star of Pakistan’s floral summers, popping out of pots, terraces and

13.07.2025 20

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GARDENING: GREEN THUMB, SORE FINGERS

Gardening is therapeutic but it can also cause injuries — from cuts, sprains and infections to allergies. Here’s how to avoid them

06.07.2025 10

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GARDENING: ‘WHY ARE MY FLOWERS WITHERING?’

All your gardening queries answered here...

29.06.2025 30

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GARDENING: HARVESTING THE KAKRRI

Armenian cucumbers require trellising to maintain their ideal straight form, with vines sprawled on the ground often producing

22.06.2025 20

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GARDENING: GUARDING THE KAKRRI

The Armenian cucumber plant faces many challenges, from fungal infections to yellowing leaves and attracting pollinators and

15.06.2025 10

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GARDENING: MATCHMAKING FOR THE KAKRRI

When your Armenian cucumber vine is all bachelor flowers and no fruit, it’s time for some tough love

06.06.2025 10

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GARDENING: KAKRI ON THE CLIMB

The Armenian cucumber produces a voluminous yield and can easily be grown vertically when the plant is cramped for space

01.06.2025 20

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GARDENING: ‘WHY HAS MY CUBAN OREGANO STOPPED GROWING?’

All your gardening queries answered here…

25.05.2025 10

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GARDENING: CARING FOR THE CUCUMBER

While the Armenian cucumber is easy to grow, gardeners must ensure the balance between sunlight exposure and soil moisture at the

18.05.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE KAKRI FROM ARMENIA

The popular cucumber is not only a preferred savoury snack in South Asia, but also convenient to plant and grow at home

11.05.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE VERTICAL GARDEN

Hanging gardens are ideal for urban enthusiasts who can’t pursue their horticultural passions due to want of space…

04.05.2025 10

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GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY EGGPLANT NOT FRUITING?’

All your gardening queries answered here…

27.04.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE EDIBLE BLOOM

The colourful pansy flower is more than just a decorative one. It also provides culinary delight and therapeutic remedies…

20.04.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE PRAYER OF THE PANSY

Known for its colour and beauty, the pansy has a rich history that is not limited to horticulture, with the flower featuring in

13.04.2025 10

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GARDENING: PANSIES IN THE GARDEN

The pansy plant can benefit from indoor sowing and germination in areas where the summers are long and hot and the winters short…

06.04.2025 4

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GARDENING: ‘HOW DO I GET RID OF COTTON-LIKE STUFF ON MY PLANTS?’

All your gardening queries answered here

30.03.2025 10

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GARDENING: HARVESTING THE TOMATO

A ripe tomato isn’t just about its colour, with the timing and technique of harvest and storage equally important

23.03.2025 9

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GARDENING: TOMATO TROUBLES

A successful determinate tomato harvest isn’t just about planting and watering, it’s about protecting the plant at every stage,

16.03.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE FRUITING TOMATO

With the initiation of the fruiting phase, certain basic plant requirements also change…

09.03.2025 7

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GARDENING: FLOWERS OF THE NIGHTSHADE

Tomato plants are self-pollinating, but in the absence of natural pollinators or a helping hand, its flowers may go to waste…

02.03.2025 9

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GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY ALOE VERA DYING?’

All your gardening queries answered here…

23.02.2025 9

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GARDENING: MY NAME IS RED

When shifting individual tomato saplings to their permanent location, the trick is to sow them as deep down into the pot or the

16.02.2025 10

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GARDENING: THE TOMATO SHIFT

The tomato plant needs careful nurturing after it germinates, from separating tangled seedlings to fending off transplant shock…

09.02.2025 30

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GARDENING: RED RIGMAROLE

Tomatoes have a long and intriguing history — from their debated classification to their role in cuisine worldwide…

02.02.2025 10

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GARDENING: ‘HOW CAN I SAVE MY CHAMPA?’

All your gardening queries answered here…

26.01.2025 30

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GARDENING: THE CHARM OF The HOLLYHOCKS

From salads to skincare, the hollyhock plant has a lot to offer other than beauty

19.01.2025 20

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GARDENING: THE HOLLYHOCKS’ GUIDE TO THE GALAXY

The tall and elegant flowering plant requires six hours of sunlight daily between dawn and the afternoon

12.01.2025 10

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GARDENING: BIENNIAL BLOOMS

The tall and upright hollyhock flowers, with their variety of colours, can jazz up the walls in gardens and yards, especially when grown in rows....

05.01.2025 10

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GARDENING: ‘WHY IS MY MONEY PLANT WILTING?’

Q. We have several money plants (Pachira aquatica) in pots, located in the car porch area of our house in Lahore. These plants are not directly...

29.12.2024 5

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GARDENING: PULLING OUT THE BEET

The previous columns covered the growing process of the beetroot plant, from planting seeds to germination and all the way to the maturity stage....

22.12.2024 7

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GARDENING: BEAUTY AND THE BEET

Traditionally, the red colour of the beetroot results in a few raised eyebrows. It is known to many as ‘blood turnip’ due to its resemblance to the...

15.12.2024 6

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GARDENING: ROOTING FOR THE BEET

Beetroot juice, either on its own or in combination with carrots and apples, is an extremely common and popular health tonic concoction available...

08.12.2024 10

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GARDENING: BEET GENERATION

While I was at university, one of my more fashionable classmates surprised our batch with the secret of her new funky hair colour, which she had...

01.12.2024 4

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GARDENING: ‘HOW DO I PROTECT MY SPINACH FROM BIRDS?’

Q. I came across one of your articles, titled ‘The Flower of Relief’, which was published in February this year. I want to know if I can get seeds...

24.11.2024 4

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