Backyard and Outdoor Living

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. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Editor’s Note

Backyard & Outdoor Living

Book Club • EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

In the know • News, tips and inspiration

Summer fruits • There are lots of delicious fruit options that are perfect for growing in backyards and in smaller spaces like balconies and courtyards. Here are my five favourite summer fruits to inspire you to grow some at your place!

Acting Shady • Take cover with these contemporary shading solutions

Best of Summer set-ups • Settle in for a spectacular summer with these tempting outdoor selections

Inspiration • Get some pointers from the latest outdoor projects

Designer Gardens • Gather some inspiration for your next landscape project

Just do it • Outdoor maintenance may not be fun, but if you work smarter, not harder, you’ll have it all done in no time

EASY-CARE COMPOSITE

CLEAN YOUR BARBECUE

POND LIFE

POOL CARE

Plant Haven • More than 120 plants were carefully chosen to create a low-maintenance communal garden that would be a luscious escape for all the residents

Perennial planting • Heritage architecture and contemporary living come together in an elaborate canvas of perennial planting and repurposed materials

Building on the past • Inspired by the home’s “contemporary, period-style” structure, an extravagant yet refined plant palette creates a multifunctional outdoor space for this young family

Indulge in Ibiza • Coastal scenery, curtained cabanas, Bougainvillea … this garden design combines all the best of Ibiza style to create a space for sipping cocktails and soaking in the sun and sea

Features • Clever ideas and expert advice to help you create the ideal outdoor space

Let’s get hygge • The Danish concept of hygge is all about contentment — it’s like a gentle hug on a winter’s day, warming your body all the way down to your toes. When entertaining at home, there are plenty of ways to create a hygge atmosphere for your guests

What’s cooking? • The latest barbecues, wood-fired ovens and outdoor kitchens elevate alfresco cooking and dining to an exciting new level

FIRE IT UP

KITCHEN CLUES

FINE DINING

This weekend • Ideas and inspiration for your next garden project

Jumping for joy • In-ground trampolines that are out of this world

Social cooking • Grill time then chill time with the Escea Fire Table

Effortless ambience • Heat your outdoors in style

Growing roses • Roses: not as difficult as you think

Form and funtion • Prep your garden for the cooler winter months with a steel edge makeover

All decked out • Since receiving a Good Design Award from Good Design Australia in 2020, DecoDeck has made sitting out on the deck a favourite pastime for droves of Aussies

Throwing shade • Contemporary shade for a traditional setting

Composite professional • Future-proof your outdoor area with CleverDeck Xtreme from Futurewood

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