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Spaces and Places
Need practical advice on your backyard? We take a look at some of the common problems, needs and desires people have when it comes to maintaining outside the home.
Patches of Purple
Whether you want just one purple flowerbed or your whole garden full of it, try some of these vibrant blooms in combinations to suit your taste and the space available.
Lavender is the clear favourite when it comes to purple plants. It...
The Finishing Touches
Whether your outdoor area is a huge backyard or a simple timber deck, it always helps to add a few little decorative pieces to make it feel like part of your home and, also, so it reflects your personal style. When it comes to creating a...
Lighting the Way
On a warm night, with the cicadas chirping, what better way is there to spend the evening than out under the stars? But if you plan to make the most of your garden through summer, you should think about suitable lighting. There are many options...
Backyard Hero
The verandah isn’t often at the top of a decorating list, but it can be a great place to relax and enjoy your garden. It’s essential to the home in the hot Australian summer, as it provides shade and allows you to take advantage of any cool...
Sweet as a Rose
Fill your yard with fabulous scents and colours. Roses are perfect for any cottage garden, and are easier to grow than you think!
Roses, hedges and lavender are essential for a wonderful formal garden. Standard roses among dark green...
The Outdoor Room
Whether you want to create a place where you can entertain family and friends or simply relax with a book, outdoor furniture is essential to enjoying the warm weather and making the most of your living and dining space. So it’s important to...
Dream a Little...
If Vass and John want to relax on a handcrafted day bed or enjoy an outdoor fire in a stone loggia, they need look no further than their own backyard. With backgrounds in styling and building, they drew on their creative skills to make their own...
The French Connection
Take a little inspiration from the gardens of France and create your own beautiful Gallic-style garden. Whether you have a small courtyard or large backyard, it’s easy to bring a touch of...
Spring Cleaning
Spruce up your garden for summer with these handy hints. Spring is the perfect time to clean up your plants, garden beds and alfresco entertaining areas after the long, cold winter and get them in shape for summer.
• Many weeds thrive...
Smelling Sweet
Add a romantic touch to your garden with beautiful fragrant flowers. Perfumed plants are the ideal way to generate a calming, relaxed atmosphere outdoors and, with plenty of bulbs, shrubs and trees to choose from, it's easy to create your own...