Word on the street

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

Time to cover up

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

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!

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

Eat Your Greens

Spice up your menu with some rocket

My hero

Top tips for creating a stunning plant feature

WHAT A CHARMER

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

This Weekend

Ideas and inspiration for your next garden project

HAMPTONS WITH A TWIST

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

Container Potatoes

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

DON'T MISS A BEAT

News, tips and inspiration

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

When It Comes To The Crunch

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

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.

Protect Your Chooks

How to fox-proof your chicken coop

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.

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.

YIN AND YANG

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

What's hot

News, tips and inspiration

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

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

CABANA CAPERS

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

Outdoor Escape

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

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

Top Tips For Prepping Your Outdoor Area For The Cooler Months

Top tips for prepping your outdoor area for the cooler months

Get Down And Dirty

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

Serene And Green

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

Unforgettable Table Settings

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

Designer Gardens - A Garden With Heart

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

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