Backyard Herb Gardens: Starting a Kitchen Garden Near the Back Door
Where to put a kitchen herb garden so you actually use it, what goes closest to the door, and how to keep herbs producing through the seasons.
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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.
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Raised Garden Beds and Veggie Patches: A Beginner’s Guide
Thinking about a raised veggie patch? Here’s how to pick the spot, choose materials, fill the bed properly and get your first crop right.
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Retaining Walls and Sloping Yards: What to Sort Before You Build
Planning a retaining wall on a sloping backyard? Here is what actually matters: drainage, height, materials and when you need an engineer, not a guess.
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Making Your Backyard Bird- and Bee-Friendly
A practical guide to attracting bees and birds to an Australian backyard with the right plants, water, shelter and a lighter hand on sprays.
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Building a Backyard Play Zone That’s Safe and Actually Lasts
A good backyard play zone comes down to three things: sun, surface and equipment that survives the weather….
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Composting and Worm Farms in the Backyard: A Beginner’s Setup
Every kitchen throws out a bin bag’s worth of vegie peels, coffee grounds and eggshells a week, and…
