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SHADES OF GREYWATER
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SHADES OF GREYWATER

Learning how to use greywater opens up even more water-conserving opportunities

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7 mins  |
Issue #17.5
FINISHING TOUCHES
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FINISHING TOUCHES

A contemporary home is the final touch to this verdant, subtropical garden

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.5
SUBURBAN OASIS
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SUBURBAN OASIS

Witha billabong, waterfall and frog habitat, this waterwise garden is full of surprises

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4 mins  |
Issue #17.5
TANK TALK
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TANK TALK

If you want to maintain a healthy lawn, veggie patch or garden bed, install a rainwater tank

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5 mins  |
Issue #17.5
A MODERNIST HAVEN
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A MODERNIST HAVEN

This 1972 home gets a contemporary garden that kids and parents alike absolutely love

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.5
Narrow Margins
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Narrow Margins

From the chaos of a multi-zone project comes the calm of the perfect family space

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.4
Walking On Air
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Walking On Air

It may be 2019 but there are still plenty of people around who believe women don’t do jobs like garden maintenance and design. Claudia Bowman is proving them wrong

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.4
Garden To Table
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Garden To Table

Growing your own veggies can be extremely satisfying and it gives you easy access to fresh and fl avoursome produce. So why aren’t you doing it?

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7 mins  |
Issue #17.4
The Room Outside
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The Room Outside

When furnishing an outdoor living space, comfort may be king but quality and fl exibility are just as important

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7 mins  |
Issue #17.4
An Oasis Of One's Own
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An Oasis Of One's Own

Dreams of outdoor entertaining on sultry summer evenings become a reality for this Newtown family

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.4
A Yard For All Seasons
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A Yard For All Seasons

With space a factor, as well as the Canadian weather, this charming courtyard really beat all the odds

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.4
Sustainability For Summer
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Sustainability For Summer

Warmer, drier weather doesn’t mean plant growth has ceased. The longer days and garden preparation done in spring allow plants to remain active in the summer season, so get outdoors and create a beautiful garden — it’s what summer’s all about

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.4
A Formal Affair
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A Formal Affair

To draw the eye away from a retaining wall and achieve an elegant, formal garden design, Nadia Matijevic must employ a “less is more” design approach

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.4
A Magical Spot Called Home
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A Magical Spot Called Home

Friends and family — not necessarily of the human variety — are all at home in this spacious and characterful garden with its very own waterway

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.4
5 Reasons You Should Be Wearing Gloves
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5 Reasons You Should Be Wearing Gloves

Clean fingernails aren’t the only incentive for donning protective hand gear

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.4
Jobs For Spring
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Jobs For Spring

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

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
How To Get Your Backyard Back In Shape
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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!

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1 min  |
Issue #17.3
Bottled Up
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Bottled Up

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

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.3
Beyond Borders
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Beyond Borders

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

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
Oh My Gourd
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Oh My Gourd

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

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1 min  |
Issue #17.3
This Is The Life
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This Is The Life

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

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6 mins  |
Issue #17.3
Backyard Toolkit 101
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Backyard Toolkit 101

Your expert guide to the garden toolkit essentials

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
All Things Great And Small
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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

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
When Two Become One
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When Two Become One

A seamless transition transforms a misty Blue Mountains haven

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
A Wander Through The Portal
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A Wander Through The Portal

Industrial meets opulence in a space filled with expressive design elements

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
A Space For All Senses
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A Space For All Senses

Fragrant plantings add decadence to minimalism in this contemporary home

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
The Mulberry Treehouse
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The Mulberry Treehouse

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

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4 mins  |
Issue #17.3
A Gardener's Garden
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A Gardener's Garden

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

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.3
A Bulb Of Beauty
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A Bulb Of Beauty

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

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2 mins  |
Issue #17.3
The Science Of Gardening
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The Science Of Gardening

To have a garden that’s not just productive but also pretty year-round is the aim of this Queenslander.

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3 mins  |
Issue #17.2