As summer fades, a container filled with pansies and ornamental kale can bring colour, texture, and life to an entryway, balcony, patio, or courtyard. These…
A cedar plank privacy screen can turn an exposed patio, balcony, pool area or side garden into a more comfortable outdoor room. Western red cedar is popular…
Hanging baskets bring colour, fragrance and height to a balcony, verandah or courtyard, yet they dry out faster than plants growing in the ground. A small…
A well-planned grass border can bring movement, texture, and year-round structure to a garden without demanding constant watering. Ornamental grasses suit the…
A thick blanket of mulch transforms the look of a flower bed while quietly doing some of the hardest work behind the scenes. In the Australian climate, where…
A raised herb spiral built from reclaimed bricks is one of the smartest ways to grow a wide range of culinary herbs in a small footprint, especially in…
Dragging a heavy garden hose across a flower bed is one of those small frustrations that adds up over a season. The nozzle snags a stem, the coupling cracks a…
Australian gardens hit a quiet stretch between the last of the summer perennials and the spring flush. That gap from late March through August is exactly where…
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…