In this issue

If the backyard is where you gather with family and friends; if you want to do more in your backyard, be that build a garden bed or lay some paving; and if you want to get your kids involved too, Backyard is what you need. Backyard covers a wide range of topics for the consumer who is doing a complete makeover. Including but not limited to Planning a Garden, Makeover Ideas, Design Advice, Water Wise Gardening, Outdoor Lighting, Pool Design, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Art, Shade Solutions and Paving Options.

The Mulberry Treehouse

Ever seen a house made of living trees? You have now. These are the early stages of a biotecture prototype

4 mins

All Things Great And Small

The garden of an old townhouse in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North is a lesson in how to do a lot with a little

3 mins

A Space For All Senses

Fragrant plantings add decadence to minimalism in this contemporary home

3 mins

A Gardener's Garden

Don’t have much space but still want the garden of your dreams? Don’t worry, it’s perfectly possible.

3 mins

When Two Become One

A seamless transition transforms a misty Blue Mountains haven

3 mins

A Wander Through The Portal

Industrial meets opulence in a space filled with expressive design elements

3 mins

Beyond Borders

Taking cues from its European counterparts, this garden in Sydney’s Hunters Hill radiates a sense of calm, order and understated majesty

3 mins

This Is The Life

Give yourself a lifestyle upgrade with a well-designed outdoor area to indulge in cooking, dining, lounging and entertaining

6 mins

Backyard Toolkit 101

Your expert guide to the garden toolkit essentials

3 mins

Oh My Gourd

Here’s a way you can combine craft or interior decorating with your gardening

1 min

Jobs For Spring

September’s already upon us and spring fever is gripping gardeners and non-gardeners alike. It’s time to get nurturing.

3 mins

How To Get Your Backyard Back In Shape

A tidy garden is the first step to a tidy mind — isn’t that what they say? If your garden’s become a dumping ground, it’s time for you to tidy up!

1 min

Bottled Up

Those tough, versatile and colourful natives we all know and love as bottlebrushes.

2 mins

A Bulb Of Beauty

These small, easy-to-grow members of the onion family are used extensively in French, Mediterranean and Asian cuisines

2 mins

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Backyard & Garden Design Ideas Magazine Description:

Welcome to the new-look Backyard, the magazine for those who don’t just dream of an amazing garden, they want to get out there and make it happen. If the backyard is where you gather with family and friends; if you want to do more in your backyard, be that build a garden bed or lay some paving; and if you want to get your kids involved too, Backyard is what you need. Backyard covers a wide range of topics for the consumer who is doing a complete makeover. Including but not limited to Planning a Garden, Makeover Ideas, Design Advice, Water Wise Gardening, Outdoor Lighting, Pool Design, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Art, Shade Solutions and Paving Options.

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