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 and Outdoor Living

In the Know • News, tips and inspiration

MY FAVOURITE 5 Space-saving veggies • Having a small backyard, or no backyard at all, doesn't mean you can't grow some of your very own fresh veggies. There are many delicious options that take up very little room in a garden bed or can be grown in pots in a courtyard or on a balcony. It's so rewarding to add home-grown ingredients to your meals, and you'll enjoy a healthier diet too. To inspire you to get growing, here are my five favourite space-saving veggies

Cooking alfresco • Become a master chef in your own backyard and wow your friends and family with the latest in outdoor cooking appliances

Outdoor flooring • New-look contemporary outdoor flooring is a fabulous treat for your feet

Designer Gardens • Gather some inspiration for your next landscape project

The fun zone • Getting the kids outside to laugh, learn and play isn't just fun for them, it's great for parents too

A coming of age • When old meets new, sometimes magic just happens

Elegant entertainer • For lovers of the outdoors, this is an enviable entertaining space with a pristine garden landscape and plenty of room to play

The good life • Designed with outdoor living in mind, this Sydney garden is a place to relax, entertain and enjoy views of the city

Made to enjoy • This family-friendly landscape was designed for all-out fun

Down by the sea • This garden fits hand in glove with its coastal locale

Small wonder • With an experienced designer and a creative approach, you can achieve big things in small outdoor spaces

Paradise found • This garden flawlessly fuses tropical and modern influences

Sense of arrival • A tapestry of texture, this steep garden oozes street appeal

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

Seeds of change • Influenced by changing lifestyles and trends that ebb and flow, the art of gardening continues to evolve in surprising ways

The deck redefined • Beautiful and eco-friendly without the maintenance

Jumping for joy • Why an in-ground trampoline is best

Yachting precision or your outdoors • Maximise your outdoor living with unique all-weather shades designed and made in Australia

Level up • Three styles for an outdoor pool oasis

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

Garden Mate to the rescue • After extreme weather conditions, it's time to help your garden grow again

Visually stunning without the hassle • Enjoy the natural beauty of timber combined with the durability of aluminium

Holiday gardening • Keep your grass green and flowers blooming