Clotheslines and Drying Areas: Getting the Placement Right
Where to put a clothesline for sun and breeze, and how rotary, fold-down and retractable lines suit different backyards and courtyards.
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Patio Heaters and Outdoor Heating Beyond the Fire Pit
Gas, electric infrared or built in: which outdoor heater suits an open deck, a covered alfresco or a patio you use every week, and where the safety lines sit.
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Choosing and Siting a Garden Shed
Shed size, timber versus steel, and where it goes on the block, including the council and boundary checks worth making before you buy.
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Keeping Backyard Chickens: A Beginner’s Coop and Care Guide
Council rules first, then the spot, then the coop. What to check before you buy backyard chooks, how to predator proof a run that actually holds, and what the daily care really takes.
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Outdoor Rugs and Cushions: Choosing Fabrics That Survive Aussie Weather
Solution-dyed is the word that matters on the tag. What acrylic, olefin and polyester actually do outdoors, what to check inside a cushion, and why a backed rug wrecks a deck.
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Fixing a Soggy Backyard: Drainage Solutions That Actually Work
Fall, roof water, soil or groundwater: work out which one is making your yard wet before you dig, then pick the fix that actually matches it.
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Synthetic Turf vs Natural Lawn: Which Suits an Australian Backyard
Water use, heat, dogs, kids and cost: how synthetic turf and real grass actually behave in different Australian backyards, and why the answer is often both.
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Garden Edging Ideas: Materials and Layout for Neat Backyard Beds
Steel, timber, brick or poly: how the common garden edging materials actually behave in an Australian backyard, and how to set the line out so the edge stays put.
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Outdoor Blinds and Shade Sails: Choosing UV Protection for Your Patio
Shade sails, outdoor blinds and awnings all cut UV, but they solve different problems. Here is how the three compare, and which one suits your patio.
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Mulching the Garden: Which Mulch, How Deep, and When
A practical guide to choosing the right mulch, spreading it at the right depth, and timing it to actually save water in an Australian garden.
