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 • Here are some fun and inventive ideas for creating an outdoor shower or an under-the-stars bathing area in your backyard

A BEE Haven • A great friend to the local bees and other insects, this inventive food gardener uses permaculture principles along with his own unique methods

DANNY’S TOP TIPS

PLANTING SEEDS OF Knowledge • The Benarkin school garden is an outdoor classroom — not just a sustainable source of food but a rich educational resource as well

CHRIS’S TOP TIPS

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

GARDEN IN THE SKY • High above the hectic streets of Melbourne, this rooftop garden provides a haven of tranquillity

Riviera Dreaming • In this resort-style garden, the pool is the star of the show and the plants the essential supporting players

WORKING THE ANGLES • No matter what the viewing point, this Sydney garden has all the angles fully covered

The She Shed • With its subtle nautical theme and unique art studio, this garden is a true original

JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY • Offering something new at each turn, this luxuriant outdoor haven is a treat for all of the senses

Garden Symphony • Of dateless design and enduring elegance, this outdoor sanctuary is a contemporary classic

TREAT FOR THE SENSES • Soft, lush and inviting, the spaces that envelop this house are a source of endless sensory delight

KEEP IT CASUAL

TAKING IT OUTSIDE • Be it a lounge or dining area, or a space to relax by the pool, the right furniture makes all the difference

SUMMER TRENDS

RUG TIPS

QUALITY COUNTS

SMART WATERING

GET GROWING! • If you want tastier fruit and veg and a ready supply of fresh seasonal produce, why not grow your own?

GOOD COMPANIONS

BE FRUITFUL

CROP ROTATION

Spring is a great time to think about planting new trees and shrubs

Sit down and think about the best products for your outdoor oasis

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

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

If you’re going to do it, do it (Tuf)right

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

If you like a tropical, Balinese or resort-style look, black bamboo screening is for you

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

CHILD’S PLAY • Kid-proofing outdoor spaces for the school holidays and beyond

PRETTY IN PINK • If the mouse melon gets our award for cuteness, dragon fruit earns accolades for its brilliant colour

ROSE HIP RULES • As beautiful as they are, if you think of roses as strictly ornamental, then think again

WHY BOTHER?

GARDEN FIRST AID • In addition to insect attack, summer humidity can bring with it a range of...