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5 outdoor patio ideas to inspire
A quick evaluation of any patio post-winter often calls for one or more of the following: a good sweep, new seating, a trend-driven accessory splurge or a furniture rejig to accommodate alfresco...
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5 beautiful backyard designs the whole family will love
After a lengthy stint of lockdowns, home schooling and playground closures, it’s time to give your backyard a family-friendly makeover. It’s possible to create stylish zones that inspire physical and...
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These are the four most popular clotheslines
With Australia’s seemingly endless days of sunshine and ample outdoor space, it just makes sense to take advantage of air drying by installing a clothesline. With a range of styles and sizes to choose...
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How the right trees can add value to your property
The value of trees in one’s garden cannot be overstated. Beyond their aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits, trees play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall value of a property. Mature, leafy...
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The Block’s Jimmy and Tam reveal their breathtaking new backyard and outdoor...
In exciting news, Jimmy and Tam, the beloved winners of the The Block in 2020, have once again captured the attention of design enthusiasts and fans alike. Having net one of the biggest wins in The...
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5 reasons to consider a shipping container pool
Costly swimming pools can shape up or ship out — shipping container pools have just dropped in, at a much lower cost and at a far greater convenience than their in-ground counterparts. Jonavan Roux,...
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22 beautiful Australian backyards with lush ideas to take for your own
From courtyards to patios and wide, open lawns, beautifully landscaped gardens and well-planned backyards are essential to the Australian lifestyle and climate. We relax, workout and entertain...
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The Block 2023: backyard and swimming pool reveals
That’s it. Let’s take this outside. And for once, we’re not talking about the drama on The Block this year. (Although there was still plenty of it.) No, we’re talking about the contestants finishing up...
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A bouquet of beautiful blooms envelops this lush garden in NSW’s Southern...
These are the days when new life is in the air and fresh green growth ignites the landscape in Melinda and Tom Hartwright’s glorious garden in the NSW Southern Highlands. Lovingly brought to life over...
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A colour-drenched, mosaic bathroom is just one of this poolhouse’s inviting...
The term ‘secondary dwelling’ doesn’t exactly elicit excitement, but this 49-square-metre build is anything but boring. Designed to fulfil many functions – pool house, home office, guest room, party...
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8 outdoor games for kids and adults
Social distancing reminded us how good it feels to be outdoors, and get the most of our play time whether we are kids or adults. Outdoor games are fun to play at any time of year, and having an array...
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21 fire pit area ideas that make outdoor entertaining easy
Is there anything better than gathering with friends and family around a cosy fire in your backyard. Whether you have a dedicated fire pit area, or have just kitted out your alfresco space with...
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11 native Australian garden design ideas to inspire
Looking for native garden ideas? Australia’s geographic isolation has resulted in it being home to an extremely unique range of flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. The diverse assemblage of native...
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Outdoor furniture ideas for your backyard setting
Summery days are all about spending as much time outside as possible, so do it in ultimate style and comfort with our guide to the best outdoor furniture ideas for your backyard. There’s nothing...
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6 serene Japanese-style garden ideas that inspire clarity
Japanese garden design reflects a rich culture of reverence towards the natural world and embodies a deep connection to spiritual philosophy, where the garden acts as something to be understood,...
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A “good omen” began a family’s journey with this homestead and its...
Blue wrens dance on the lawn and kangaroos emerge to watch the sun rise and set at Vihara Valley, an 11.5-hectare estate in Adelaide’s wine country on the traditional lands of the Peramangk and Kaurna...
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31 of the most popular garden design styles and ideas
Most garden-related activities – strolling through them, pulling out weeds, planting new seedlings and harvesting a bunch of flowers, fruit and veg – are highly meditative. But even the most rambling...
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5 ways to winter-proof your garden for outdoor entertaining
In Australia, we’re blessed with a warm climate and generally experience winters that allow us to enjoy our outdoor area all year round. However, as we prepare for the colder months, we need to make a...
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