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

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

THE MAKERS • To turn a firepit from a simple source of heat into a lifestyle experience, you need to place it in an imaginative setting

Kindred SPIRITS • A family-operated organic farm in an historic part of Tasmania has made growing quinoa an essential part of its success story

LIVING IN HISTORY

LAURAN AND HENRIETTE DAMEN’S TOP TIPS

SMALL SPACE, big ideas • This flourishing permaculture garden makes the most of the limited dimensions of an inner-city backyard

CATE’S TOP TIPS

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

MID-CENTURY MODERN • The beautiful garden of Matthew Cantwell from Secret Gardens

SQUAD GOALS • How do we create gardens that reflect the interior designs of their buildings, yet have their own wow factor? According to the creators of this award-winning Adelaide garden, it takes a village

GAME SET MATCH • With multiple spaces in which to entertain, relax and play, this delightful garden ticks all the boxes for relaxed family living

The secret garden • This lush outdoor space provides an enticing escape from the stresses of modern life

Keeping it simple • This contemporary outdoor entertaining area acts as an extension of the home’s interior

GREEN OASIS • An iconic green inner-city space

FUN AND GAMES • Creating a garden that looks beautiful and the kids will love to play in is a lot easier than you think

CUBBY CLUES

WATERWAYS

TRAMPOLINE TIPS

HIDE THINGS AWAY

EXPERT ADVICE

TAKING CONTROL • If you want to grow things out of season or start seedlings, a garden greenhouse is a great idea

EXPERT ADVICE

LOCATION IS KEY

ORCHID HOUSES

WHY NOT READ ALL ABOUT IT?

Add a tree or two to make your outdoor space more comfortable and inviting

Incorporate mineral products to ensure your backyard is the best on the block

It's time to give your outdoor living space a makeover with a new backyard structure

When it comes to decking and cladding, if you’re going to do it, do it right

Timber provides excellent value for money and offers an array of benefits for your home

Need motivation? Hop on a trampoline! Not only is it fun, it'll improve your fitness

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

PRIVACY PLEASE • How to create privacy with screening plants

HEDGING — THE GOLDEN RULES

FAVOURITE FIVE • You’ll find the selection of hedging plants available that will vary depending on your location. Talk with a horticulturist at your local garden centre for advice for your situation. Here are five of my favourites.

SICK SOIL • Soil-borne pests and diseases are not always easy to see, but there are solutions to all these problems

POULTRY POWER PLAY • Before you rush out to add to your flock, there are a few things to know about...