Reviews

TitleDateExcerpt
Build Your Own Simple PVC and Plastic Sheeting GreenhouseAcross Australia, more backyard growers are turning to low-cost DIY structures to extend their growing season and shelter delicate seedlings from harsh…
Designing a secret garden nook behind a fenceThere's something quietly magical about stepping through a side gate and finding a small, enclosed world waiting on the other side. In Australia, where…
Restore a faded plastic lawn chair with spray paintA battered stack of outdoor chairs is a familiar sight on Australian verandahs and in garden sheds from Hobart to Cairns. Years of baking sun, salty coastal…
Growing Garlic in Raised Beds for a Strong HarvestGarlic is one of the most rewarding crops for a raised bed. It needs little space, suits a wide range of Australian climates, and can be planted between other…
Building a Retaining Wall with Interlocking Concrete BlocksSloping blocks across Australia present both a challenge and a creative opportunity. A well-planned retaining wall turns an awkward gradient into usable…
How to Layer Plants in a Container for Year-Round InterestContainer gardening has earned its place in Australian outdoor living because it suits the way we actually use our spaces. A well-planted pot on a Darwin…
Native grasses that replace thirsty turf in Australian gardensAustralian gardeners are quietly walking away from the traditional bowling-green look. Water restrictions during the millennium drought taught households in…
Build a Sturdy Firewood Rack Using Pressure-Treated LumberAustralians living in the cooler parts of the country know that a reliable supply of dry firewood makes the difference between a comfortable winter and a…
Restore a Healthy Lawn with Better DrainageAn overwatered lawn can look deceptively lush at first, then develop yellow patches, thinning grass, moss, algae and a sour smell. Constantly wet soil prevents…
Creating a Rock Garden With Alpines and SucculentsA rock garden brings texture, colour and structure to a space where ordinary garden beds may struggle. Sloping blocks, narrow side passages, courtyards, raised…