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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Backyard
DON'T MISS A BEAT • Keep in touch and up-to-date
THE MAKERS • Never underestimate the power of a strategically placed focal point in the garden, be it a sculpture, water feature or bench
A MAGICAL SPOT called home • Friends and family — not necessarily of the human variety — are all at home in this spacious and characterful garden with its very own waterway
WALKING on air • It may be 2019 but there are still plenty of people around who believe women don’t do jobs like garden maintenance and design. Claudia Bowman is proving them wrong
SNAPSHOT • A look at some inspiring backyards around Australia
Book Club • Expand your horizons
AN OASIS OF ONE’S OWN • Dreams of outdoor entertaining on sultry summer evenings become a reality for this Newtown family
A formal affair • To draw the eye away from a retaining wall and achieve an elegant, formal garden design, Nadia Matijevic must employ a “less is more” design approach
NARROW MARGINS • From the chaos of a multi-zone project comes the calm of the perfect family space
A YARD FOR ALL SEASONS • With space a factor, as well as the Canadian weather, this charming courtyard really beat all the odds
SEEKING SANCTUARY • A relaxing outdoor haven offers respite from the hurly-burly of daily life
INFINITE VARIETY • A diversity of plant life is key to the success of these stunning low-maintenance courtyards
GARDEN TO TABLE • Growing your own veggies can be extremely satisfying and it gives you easy access to fresh and flavoursome produce. So why aren’t you doing it?
CULTIVATING HERBS
ORGANIC PEST CONTROL
BEARING FRUIT
YOU SHOULD…
ASIAN VEGETABLES
THE ROOM OUTSIDE • When furnishing an outdoor living space, comfort may be king but quality and flexibility are just as important
SPACE INVADERS
FOR ART’S SAKE
UNDERFOOT
FINISHING TOUCHES
A treasure trove of trees for the avid gardener
Healthy soils, healthy plants, healthy people
When it comes to turf, one size does not fit all
Power up your weekend for some DIY action
An awning provides the perfect refuge from the summer heat
Sprinkle your lawn or garden the smart way and keep it flourishing through all seasons
5 REASONS YOU SHOULD BE WEARING GLOVES • Clean fingernails aren’t the only incentive for donning protective hand gear
SUSTAINABILITY FOR SUMMER • Warmer, drier weather doesn’t mean plant growth has ceased. The longer days and garden preparation done in spring allow plants to remain active in the summer season, so get outdoors and create a beautiful garden — it’s what summer’s all about
IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! • Space-saving vertical gardens aren’t just a way to make the most of a tight spot — they can be living works of art, too
BENEFITS OF VERTICAL GARDENS
MOWER MAINTENANCE — TIPS AND TRICKS • Your typical lawnmower is a pretty robust and reliable piece of...