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 • Sculpture adds another layer of interest to a garden and allows you the opportunity to express your personality
FOOD and FLOWERS • Once part of a dairy farm, this picturesque property combines a productive veggie patch with pretty cottage gardens
ANN’S TOP TIPS
WILD AND wonderful • Meandering in an untamed, free-spirited way, this wonderfully productive organic food garden goes from strength to strength
BARRY’S TOP TIPS
CREATING SYMBIOSIS • Nature and architecture coexist seamlessly to achieve this industrial yet natural escape
Sitting Poolside • This modern concrete pool inspired a simple yet stunning garden design
Small yet Spacious • A backyard doesn’t need to be big to be enjoyed
NATURE IN FOCUS • An unused concrete atrium gets a revamp using fire and light
A TRUE ORIGINAL • From the green wall to the built-in barbecue, this Perth courtyard boasts a unique design
A lifestyle upgrade • Modern, functional and easy to maintain, this country garden really does have it all
WELL CONNECTED • With its seamlessly linked spaces, this garden is the picture-perfect outdoor living space
THE HEAT IS ON • Whether it’s for added ambience or winter warmth, the right outdoor heating will help you to live the good life
HEAT SEEKERS
BUILT-IN FIREPIT
SAFETY FIRST
WHY BIOETHANOL?
ON THE EDGE
GREENER PASTURES • Want the kind of lawn that will make your neighbours green with envy? Here’s how
PEST PATROL
DESIGN BASICS
EXPERT TIP
If your outdoor space needs a facelift, now might be the time for a redesign
Bring your soil back to life
A show-stopping lawn requires a huge effort; don’t invest in the wrong fit!
If you like a tropical-, Balinese- or resort-style look, black bamboo screening is for you
A smart wireless timer is a more efficient way to bring water to your turf
Start planning your outdoor heating today
NATURE AND NURTURE • Turn your garden into a nature playground for the kids
KIDS’ PROJECT: EGGHEADS
WARM WEATHER PESTS • Insects to watch out for in your warm-weather garden
TOP TIPS
IN THE GRASS • Used fresh from the garden, this fragrant herb will enliven many a dish and also make a refreshing tea
LEMONGRASS TEA
FAST FACTS
STRANGE BREW • Continuing our special feature on biodynamics, we look at some of the preparations and methods used in growing food according to founder Rudolf Steiner’s philosophy
GETTING STARTED WITH BIODYNAMICS: A CHECKLIST
ZEST FOR LIFE • This plant is thorny with a rather ugly fruit, but the leaves of the kaffir lime add a wonderful flavour and aroma to many Asian-style dishes
FAST FACTS
BLAST OFF • Tasty as the only green in a salad or a great partner for milder-flavoured leaves, rocket is indispensable, especially in...