Backyard & Garden Design Ideas - Issue #17.5

In this issue

In this special Waterwise edition of Backyard, you can learn about the different types of soils, all sorts of water reduction techniques — from greywater to tanks, composting and water crystals — and dry-tolerant plant selection, plus general drought-proofing hints and tips from TV’s Charlie Albone.

It’s not all education and no play, though. We haven’t skimped on inspirational gardens, with more than 40 pages of gorgeous designs to inspire you as well as news, book releases and all sorts of products to help you create your perfect backyard space.

Good luck with all your waterwise weekend projects and happy reading.

Australia's first Indigenous Rooftop Farm

Up high in Sydney there’s a bevy of native drought-tolerant plants growing, and they’re feeding the Sydneysiders living below

4 mins

Miami dreaming

The possibilities that come with unique design are endless. In this case, a garden was designed around five dogs... with their very own water feature

3 mins

A MODERNIST HAVEN

This 1972 home gets a contemporary garden that kids and parents alike absolutely love

3 mins

FINISHING TOUCHES

A contemporary home is the final touch to this verdant, subtropical garden

2 mins

SUBURBAN OASIS

Witha billabong, waterfall and frog habitat, this waterwise garden is full of surprises

4 mins

Design Your Own Waterwise Garden

It’s time to waterwise up — thankfully, it really isn’t that hard

5 mins

SHADES OF GREYWATER

Learning how to use greywater opens up even more water-conserving opportunities

7 mins

TANK TALK

If you want to maintain a healthy lawn, veggie patch or garden bed, install a rainwater tank

5 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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