Backyard & Garden Design Ideas - Issue #16.2

In this issue

Winter is in full swing and like me, some plants are not big fans of the cold. What if there was a solution that would let you grow plants year-round without having to worry about the weather? This magical solution is a greenhouse or glasshouse, of course. Have you ever thought of installing one in your backyard? Our feature this issue will give you the complete lowdown on this time-honoured method of gardening.

The Makers

To turn a firepit from a simple source of heat into a lifestyle experience, you need to place it in an imaginative setting.

5 mins

Kindred Spirits

A family-operated organic farm in an historic part of Tasmania has made growing quinoa an essential part of its success story.

5 mins

The Secret Garden

This lush outdoor space provides an enticing escape from the stresses of modern life.

3 mins

Keeping It Simple

This contemporary outdoor entertaining area acts as an extension of the home’s interior.

2 mins

Privacy Please

How to create privacy with screening plants.

3 mins

Poultry Power Play

Before you rush out to add to your flock, there are a few things to know about keeping the peace in the henhouse.

4 mins

Popular Veggie

Perhaps the most used veggie after potato, carrots, whether eaten raw or cooked, give flavour, crunch and fantastic health benefits to our meals.

1 min

Seeds Of Truth

If growing from seed is the thriftiest way to produce your own food, then using the seeds you’ve saved from crops certainly ups the ante.

7 mins

Fine And Dandy

Traditionally enjoyed as a green, in salads and brewed into beverages, dandelion is not just any old weed.

3 mins

In The Limelight

More than just a substitute for lemons, limes deserve a spotlight all to themselves.

3 mins

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Backyard & Garden Design Ideas Magazine Description:

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.

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