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

Citrus trees • Citrus trees could almost be described as perfect plants. Glossy green foliage, beautifully fragrant white spring flowers and mouth-watering brightly coloured fruit. They tick so many boxes. They’re also versatile, being able to be grown in the ground or in pots, and can be used as a hedge, feature plant or trained into an espalier across a wall. Citrus are maturing their vitamin C-packed fruit during autumn, ready to be eaten in the coolest months. Here are my five favourite types of citrus to inspire you to get growing at home.

Tecnology in the garden • Gardening hacks for time-poor plant parents

Cosy outdoor spaces • As temperatures begin to drop in most parts of the country, it’s time to create a cosy outdoor space you can enjoy well into the winter months and all year long

Play areas & outdoor activities • Cultivate your kids’ love of the outdoors with a backyard that promises to spark their imaginations and encourage interactive play

Inspiration

Designer Gardens • Gather some inspiration for your next landscape project

Back to basics • Get a handle on the fundamentals and you can ensure your garden will flourish and be easier to maintain

WARD OFF WEEDS

BE WATER SMART

POTTED PLANTS

Outdoor Living

Tiny but mighty • There are plenty of places to play and rest in this lush private courtyard

A timeless marvel • This heritage home received a green modern makeover

Tiered triumph • A classic garden receives a contemporary twist

A place of tranquillity • A backyard sportsground is transformed into a leafy secluded oasis

Features

A warm, welcoming vib v e • Bring your outdoor spaces to life your way with new-look designer heating and lighting

Sweet & petite • With some creativity and a well-composed planting palette, even the smallest garden can become your own personal paradise

TREES IN POTS

FRUIT AND VEG

DESIGN TIPS

FOCAL POINTS

This weekend

Breaking the clay • Stop being a slave to your garden

Feeling edgy • Overhaul your garden and create a customised outdoor oasis with a steel edge makeover

Shade for days • Superior shading is a sure thing with the cantilevered Shaderunner® Retractable Sail

Now that’s clever! • Versatile, eco-friendly composite decking provides the look of real timber without the ongoing maintenance

Feel the heat • Innovative, high-performance electric heating technology for outdoor and indoor areas

CHLOE’S POSH CHEESE ON TOAST

Accent on plums • Once you’ve stood under your tree and eaten a ripe, sun-warmed plum, there’s no going back to store-bought ones

The polite pepper • Easy to grow and sweet and tangy, the capsicum has none of the fiery hit of its chilli cousins

CAPSICUM

A shroom of your...