Backyard and Outdoor Living

Welcome to the new-look Backyard, the magazine for those who don’t just dream of an amazing garden, they want to get out there and make it happen. If the backyard is where you gather with family and friends; if you want to do more in your backyard, be that build a garden bed or lay some paving; and if you want to get your kids involved too, Backyard is what you need. Backyard covers a wide range of topics for the consumer who is doing a complete makeover. Including but not limited to Planning a Garden, Makeover Ideas, Design Advice, Water Wise Gardening, Outdoor Lighting, Pool Design, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Art, Shade Solutions and Paving Options. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Backyard

DON'T MISS A BEAT • Keep in touch and up-to-date

THE MAKERS • Being led up the garden path can be a real delight if you choose the right materials — and the right destination

Glass house GREEN HOUSE • A sailor sought a sea change but opted for a tree change — and so Blackwattle Farm was born

EMMA’S TOP TIPS

WILDLIFE Warrior • It’s inspiring to meet a homeowner who encourages fauna of all kinds to call the garden home

SEAN’S TOP TIPS

SNAPSHOT • A look at some inspiring backyards around Australia and the world

SHADY DAYS • This sloping coastal block was expertly transformed into a lush oasis full of life

Natural Wonder • Sustainability is key for this enchanting native escape

All Access • This serene garden provides places to explore and relax

COASTAL CLASSIC • This award-winning water’s-edge garden is an inspiring example of construction excellence

PLEASURE GARDEN • With its private outdoor retreat and vibrant tropical foliage, this is a garden of delights

A Formal Invitation • In redesigning this verdant garden, the existing formal structure was retained and enhanced

RUSTIC CHARM • The centrepiece of this abundant garden is a dining area tucked beneath a timber pergola

THE OUTDOOR COOK • Whether big or small, an alfresco cooking area that’s tailored to your needs is a boon when entertaining

EXERT TIP

STAYING ON TREND

FIRE IT UP

LOCATION, LOCATION

MULCH MATTERS

EASY DOES IT • Take the stress and strain out of maintaining your garden by working smarter, not harder

WHY ARTIFICIAL LAWN?

PREVENTATIVE ACTION

HOW MUCH WATER?

PAVING TIPS

POOL MAINTENANCE

Fleming’s is celebrating a distinctly grown-up milestone. The iconic brand has hit the big 100!

Bring your soil back to life

A show-stopping lawn requires a huge effort. Don’t invest in the wrong fit!

A smart wireless timer is a more efficient way to bring water to your turf

Create an attractive and durable deck for your outdoor space

Start planning your outdoor heating today

MORE HAPPY HELPERS • There are so many great little critters in our gardens. Here is our good bugs round-up

BUGS TO BUY

BEAUTY IN THE BULB • When medicinal superpowers and culinary desirability combine with easy growing, you have the perfect plant for your patch

SMALL BUT MIGHTY • Marrowfat peas are used for traditional English mushy peas as well as popular Japanese snack food, wasabi peas

MARROWFAT PEAS

BIRDS IN THE BURBS • Are you thinking about getting a new pet? What about a chook?

GOING POTTY • Whether you have poor soil, little yard space or too much shade over garden beds — or you’re 20 floors up — you can still grow food plants

THE CULTURED KITCHEN • For millennia, humans consumed fermented food and drink. They have definitely made a...