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

Autumn foliage plants • Early-mid autumn is a great time to head into your local garden centre and choose autumn foliage plants while they’re at their colourful peak. Here are my five favourite autumn foliage plants to inspire you to grow one at your place

Pot luck • Create beautiful focal points and leafy locations in your outdoor space with the latest in potted plants

Outdoor heating ideas • Snuggle up in style with the latest in outdoor heating

Inspiration

Designer Gardens • Gather some inspiration for your next landscape project

The room outside • The furniture and decor you choose are key to recreating that sought-after indoor feel outdoors

CREATE COHESION

MEASURE TWICE

REFLECT YOURSELF

INDOORS TO OUT

Outdoor Living • Inspirational backyards by talented Australian landscape professionals

Materials matter • Beautiful raw materials, distinct level changes and exceptional craftsmanship come together to create this standout backyard project

Curb appeal • This garden is a showstopper with its striking arbour and bold bunches of Hydrangeas interspersed with dense green planting

Serene scene • This charming Sydney garden courtyard is a leafy haven that can be enjoyed all year round

Plot to p plate • If you’re tired of tasteless shop-bought veggies, why not grow your own? We take you through some of the basics to get you off to a great start

POT LUCK

FEEDING YOUR PLANTS

NO NEED TO DIG

Lush living outdoors • Designing a truly unique and luxurious outdoor space demands good design with a dash of decadence, and a little creative flair

Features from mother nature • Fire and water — where would we be without them? Introduce these fundamentals into your outdoor space and reap the benefits

WATER-WISE

SAFETY FIRST

2021 Eussen Student design competition • We take a look at the finalists

Breaking the clay • Establishing a deep root system

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

Sail away • Take a look at the premium shading system used on this Brighton Beach home in South Australia

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

Gold coins • Small, neat and tangy, cumquats are productive and ornamental, especially as potted plants

Peach perfet • Singing the praises of the juiciest, tastiest, fuzziest fruit of them all

Going nuts • Let’s celebrate a selection of the best nut trees for your backyard

Green thumb • Do your bit for climate change from your own backyard