A sun-drenched country, Australia often faces water restrictions — especially during the summer months. Adding a water feature to your garden can therefore be something of a concern. Fear not. If you want to add a stylish fountain, don’t let the thou

Part gardening bible, part call to action, this publication by award-winning authors Kathleen Norris Brenzel and Mary-Kate Mackey presents advice, tips and howtos for gardeners seeking better health, increased happiness and stronger communities. The

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Where garden space is at a premium, pots are definitely the way to squeeze in a few productive plants. You can also use the portability of containers to chase the sun or find spaces protected from cold winds. While most herbs are naturally at home in

“When selecting your outdoor furniture, think about the space as an extension of your interior living area — you want to maintain the flow and feel from your interior space,” says Mimi Hughes, GlobeWest’s Melbourne showroom manager. “Choosing a colou

For obvious reasons, safety is paramount when dealing with fire. Nobody wants to end the party with a trip to the emergency room, so taking a few sensible precautions when incorporating fire into your outdoor landscape is simply common sense. • Be su

“I think it’s key to create a space that represents you, not a space that represents others. Ask yourself how you want to feel when you are there — calm and relaxed or awake and revitalised,” says Steve Warner of OUTHOUSE design. “Both these experien

“The biggest trend is the desire for people to spend more time in their own personal outdoor space, hence an increasing number are choosing to have a professional garden design prepared,” says Justine Carlile of Carlile Landscape Design. “This allows

Most gardeners use chemical fertilisers that are a cocktail of three major nutrients in specific ratios for plant growth — nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous — but these nutrients are available organically in manures, mulch, vermicast (worm poo) and

Some people prefer to grow their veggies in no-dig gardens as it means you don’t need to deep-dug the ground and you save preparation time. The premise is simple. You create a raised bed framed by timber, brick or other materials over the top of unwa