Aussie kids and sand go together like vegemite and toast. There's something magical about a backyard sandbox that turns a patch of grass into a kingdom of…
Learning how to sharpen and care for pruning shears makes everyday garden work easier, cleaner and safer. A well-maintained pair of secateurs slices through a…
When summer storms roll across the roof in a heavy burst, thousands of litres of clean water can pour off a typical Australian home in minutes. A rain garden…
Living in an apartment in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane often means your balcony is only a metre or two from the neighbour's. With Australian apartments…
Balconies in Surry Hills, courtyard apartments in Fitzroy, and modest fibro backyards in Fremantle share something in common with sprawling Queenslander…
A wrought iron bench can bring character to a veranda, courtyard, balcony or garden path, but exposed metal eventually shows the effects of weather. Flaking…
A mulch ring can make a tree look established, reduce weeds and help the soil hold moisture through hot weather. It can also protect the trunk from lawnmowers…
A garden designed for children can be a place to play, explore and graze safely between meals. Edible snack plants bring colour, fragrance and movement into…
Compacted clay soil can make gardening feel like working with bricks. Water pools on the surface, seedlings struggle to establish, and roots may remain trapped…
A freestanding hanging chair frame is a practical way to add a relaxed outdoor seat without attaching heavy hardware to a verandah beam or house structure.…