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Word on the street
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Word on the street

It’s time to gather your neighbours together and raise the roof with a neighbourhood party to end all parties

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7 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #56
Time to cover up
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Time to cover up

......covered outdoor areas to inspire your next alfresco overhaul

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #56
My Favourite 5… Spring Flowers
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My Favourite 5… Spring Flowers

Mother Nature throws a huge party in spring, showing off some of her most flamboyant flowers and a growing massive flush of fresh new foliage. It’s wonderful to emerge from the cold depths of winter to celebrate spring with beautiful flowers that can fill entire garden beds, or pots filled with colourful blooms to brighten outdoor living areas. Here are my five favourite spring flowers to inspire you to get floral in the garden!

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2 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
Gardens In The Sky
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Gardens In The Sky

A well-designed balcony garden can be a place to gather with friends, grow plants or just enjoy the high life

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6 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
Eat Your Greens
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Eat Your Greens

Spice up your menu with some rocket

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
My hero
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My hero

Top tips for creating a stunning plant feature

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
WHAT A CHARMER
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WHAT A CHARMER

With an enchanting blend of plants and beautiful landscaping elements, this residential garden is a work of art

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
This Weekend
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This Weekend

Ideas and inspiration for your next garden project

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5 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
HAMPTONS WITH A TWIST
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HAMPTONS WITH A TWIST

This stunning adaptation of a classic Hamptons garden is both inspired and beautiful

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2 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
Container Potatoes
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Container Potatoes

DON'T LET A LACK OF SPACE STOP YOU FROM GROWING THIS POPULAR VEGGIE

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5 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
DON'T MISS A BEAT
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DON'T MISS A BEAT

News, tips and inspiration

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
A HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES
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A HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES

From outdoor sofas to alfresco dining, occasional chairs and tables, plush ottomans and even snazzy bar carts, outdoor living has never looked and felt so good

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6 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 54
When It Comes To The Crunch
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When It Comes To The Crunch

Perfect on pizza, in stir-fries or salads, the capsicum is one versatile veggie

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4 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
Conditioners Or Amendments: What's Best For Your Soil
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Conditioners Or Amendments: What's Best For Your Soil

Some consider soil amendments to be products that are added to change a soil’s characteristics, such as gypsum and lime, and soil conditioners are added to improve the physical structure, such as compost and worm castings.

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1 min  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
Protect Your Chooks
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Protect Your Chooks

How to fox-proof your chicken coop

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
Prep Your Garden For The Cooler Winter Months With A Steel Edge Makeover
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Prep Your Garden For The Cooler Winter Months With A Steel Edge Makeover

Define your garden and create a visually stunning centrepiece with quick and easy-to-install steel edging. Whether it’s large-scale feature terracing or raised planters, steel edging is a simple solution to a variety of outdoor projects. All you need is a weekend and some sunscreen.

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1 min  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
It's getting hot in here
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It's getting hot in here

For many gardeners, the word composting conjures up images of hot, steamy piles of organic matter that often smell strongly of ammonia gas. This is a classical “hot” compost heap.

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4 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
YIN AND YANG
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YIN AND YANG

A lush garden in which many hands, complementary styles and open minds came together in perfect harmony

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2 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
What's hot
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What's hot

News, tips and inspiration

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
TAKING IT OUTSIDE
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TAKING IT OUTSIDE

Be it a lounge or dining area, or a space to relax by the pool, the right furniture makes all the difference

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9 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

Put another shrimp on the barbie as we delve into the world of outdoor entertaining. Think decks, pools and spas, outdoor saunas and whatever else you need to ensure alfresco success

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9 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
CABANA CAPERS
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CABANA CAPERS

Giving you the ultimate alfresco lifestyle, a pert pergola or poolside cabana gives your space form and function

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7 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living 53
Outdoor Escape
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Outdoor Escape

Don’t let the weather stop you from enjoying your space year-round

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9 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Key Elements Of Lighting And Heating Your Outdoor Living Spaces
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Key Elements Of Lighting And Heating Your Outdoor Living Spaces

As hot summer days melt into cooler autumn nights, it’s time to take stock of your outdoor living spaces at home. To create a warm and welcoming winter vibe, begin with the key elements of lighting and heating

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5 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Top Tips For Prepping Your Outdoor Area For The Cooler Months
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Top Tips For Prepping Your Outdoor Area For The Cooler Months

Top tips for prepping your outdoor area for the cooler months

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6 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Get Down And Dirty
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Get Down And Dirty

If you want your backyard to always look its best, you need to give it year-round care and attention

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10+ mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Serene And Green
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Serene And Green

Of formal style, the front and rear gardens that wrap around this period home have a look that is timeless

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2 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Unforgettable Table Settings
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Unforgettable Table Settings

Knives and forks at the ready for a quick look at table setting trends that will enhance your alfresco dining experience

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Designer Gardens - A Garden With Heart
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Designer Gardens - A Garden With Heart

Take a stroll through truly inspirational backyards, sculpted by some of Australia’s most talented landscape professionals

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3 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52
Best Of... Front Gardens
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Best Of... Front Gardens

First impressions last and a phenomenal front garden leaves an enduring impact. Be inspired by this collection of unforgettable spaces that turn the facade of the home into a feast for the eyes

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4 mins  |
Backyard & Outdoor Living #52