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

Backyard

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

THE MAKERS • In honour of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (25-29 March), event director Marcus Gale shares his top 10 gardens from the event’s 25-year history

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

A PERMACULTURE perma-smile • This edible oasis feeds a family’s bodies and minds, as well as inspiring the local community

BEN’S TOP TIPS

Spice WORLD • Ever wondered what a genuine herb and spice merchant’s garden looks like? Step on in…

Book Club • Expand your horizons

FOCAL POINTS AND HIGHLIGHTS • A Melbourne garden is brought to life with multiple complementary elements

VIEW FROM THE TOP • A challenging climate is no barrier to a beautiful outdoor space

RESTORING A LEGACY • A heritage garden in suburban Melbourne needed plenty of tender lo ving care in this makeo ver

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS • This contemporary, top-floor balcony garden is the perfect venue for entertaining, summer or winter

A NEW OUTLOOK • This Hamptons-inspired retreat is cool, casual and oh-so inviting — could you ask for more?

HAVING IT ALL • Be it a place to entertain or a play space for the kids, this Perth property has the lot

INSIGHTS SURVEY • Are you a home decorator, renovator, home flipper or even a home influencer?

GO WITH THE FLOW • Is anything as enticing or soothing to the senses as the sound of water in motion?

POOL PANACHE

EXPERT TIPS

PUMP UP THE VOLUME • With a sound system, cinema or television, you and your guests can enjoy an enhanced entertaining experience in the great outdoors

EXPERT TIP

SPEAKING OUT

SMART CHOICES

BE A SPORT • If you really want to be the host with the most, give your guests a sporting chance

CHESS CHAMPS

EXPERT TIPS

THE PERFECT FORMULA

THE HEADACHE PLANT • Traditionally used to help prevent migraine, feverfew isn’t just pretty, it could help ease your guest’s ailments and keep the bugs away!

OTHER OPTIONS

FIRE IT UP! • Impress dinner guests with the taste and aroma of home-cooked wood-fired fare

RECIPE FOR SUCCESS • The best way to get your outdoor party started is always to fire up the backyard barbie

EXPERT TIPS

THINK MODULAR

WHAT TO CONSIDER

ALFRESCO DINING — BETTER TOGETHER

15-MINUTE GARDEN • If you’ve been looking for a way to make an instant organic plot, here’s how to create a tiny flourishing garden-in-a-bag in just 15 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

WHAT TO DO

A SPLASH OF PAINT WORKS WONDERS • Update your exterior colours and refresh your entertaining space

PAINTING TIPS

STEP BY STEP

GAI LAN (BRASSICA OLERACEA VAR. ALBOGLABRA)

Vote greens! • They’re easy to grow, versatile in the kitchen and good for you. Why aren’t you planting Asian greens right...