Garden and Outdoor
Our garden guides will keep your garden green - or help you along the way! - with practical advice on choosing plants for gardens in Australia, planning your garden design, landscaping your backyard area for recreation or relaxation, dealing with pests in the garden and making the most of the outdoors at home.
Preparing for spring gardening
Gardens go berserk once the warmer weather arrives - make sure you're prepared with these handy spring gardening tips.
Reduce garden waste and recycle your greens
There are a number of simple ways to reduce the amount of garden waste you produce. If you're concerned about your garden waste, here are some handy tips to reduce it!
Environment sustainability and your backyard
Just because we're in a drought doesn't mean we can't contemplate beautiful running water in our gardens while being aware of environment sustainability.
Sustainable landscape around a pool
Creating a stunning pool landscape that isn't hungry on resources takes a sprinkle of wisdom, and requires consideration of existing vegetation and some wise plant choices.
Sustainable gardening: a how-to checklist
If you live in an area with low rainfall, it's essential to maintain sustainable gardening practices.
Going modern outdoors with a swim spa
Choosing a swim spa is no hasty decision. There's a bit to think about before you step into your Speedos.
Long-term landscape solutions for your garden
Before you start landscaping, there are some important things to consider - don't do anything without thinking about these landscape solutions first.
Preparing your landscape plans
Embrace the landscape plans and process and it will all work out, because backyard reno’s can be daunting and if you’re fully prepared, you have more chance of succeeding and enjoy it too.
Senior garden plans: a look at gardening in retirement
By modifying your gardening tools and techniques, you'll never be too old to see out your garden plans. Gardening is important for older people on a number of levels, from flexibility and fitness to emotional health.
Filling a swimming pool with water
How do you fill the pool in these water-conscious times - follow our tips for filling up a new pool or topping up an existing one without wasting precious water.
