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.

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THE MAKERS • All it takes is a bit of creative thinking and you can find myriad fun and practical ways to grow edible plants in your backyard

SOPHIA’S Choice • This productive haven, created by a garden designer with a passion for organic edibles, has given a happy homeowner the abundant food garden she craved

SURROUNDED by nature • Glenorie Wildlife Refuge on the outskirts of Sydney is home to a number of properties, including the one belonging to this organic gardener and her family

SNAPSHOT • A quick look at some inspiring backyards around the world

THE BEST MEDICINE • A bland concrete plaza sitting atop a hospital car park has been transformed into a living, breathing landscape cleverly designed to heal mind, body and soul

An Aussie Touch • A beautiful Melbourne perennial garden brings joy and tranquillity to a family on the other side of the world

PENTHOUSE PARADISE • This small top-floor space makes a mighty big impact

Taste of the tropics • Relaxed, resort-style living was the inspiration behind the overhaul of a tired backyard in the Perth surburbs

MOVING ON UP • This harbourside haven maximises greenery while increasing the available living space

HIGH SOCIETY • A Sydney garden inspired by French simplicity

GO FOR GREEN • What would an Aussie backyard be without a luxuriant lawn? Well, having one might be easier than you think

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES • Whether it’s refreshing a deck or trimming a hedge, now is the ideal time to give your garden a facelift

Camellia sasanquas are not just delightful, they're ideal for the cooler autumn weather

Selecting the right lawn for your yard and your needs is the key to long-term success

Now is the time to introduce some colour and form into your backyard with trees

With a flexible steel-edging product, you can give shape and definition to any garden

Now you can enjoy the great Australian backyard with a lot less effort

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

Grow a thriving garden all-year round with a little help from a greenhouse

THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT • Extend your planting repertoire and your growing season with a greenhouse

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE! • Want a feathered friend that will help in the garden? Meet the Muscovy

CHANGE IT UP • If you are searching for something unique to plant, look no further

BLACK OUT • Rose growers are often tormented by the black spot fungus, but there are ways of dealing with it

SHED SENSE • So what’s in a garden shed? Quite a lot it seems! Here are some inspiring ideas for upscaling the humble shack out back

FIRE IT UP • Be prepared for the coming winter weather with a firepit you made yourself

MAKE lemonade • If you can have only one fruit tree in your home garden, lemon is the most versatile

Lemon Cupcakes WITH LEMON CURD &...