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Don found some old flyscreen doors at a salvage yard, attached them to a wall and used...

Foolproof Irrigation System A common problem with garden irrigation systems is that by the time water reaches the end of a long line, pressure is lost and the spray heads don't function properly. As a result, some of the...

The verge, or nature strip, in front of a property can be a problem for homeowners. Many people put in a lawn, which has to be constantly mown and maintained. These...

One of the best ways to save money with plants is to go out into the garden and dig them up! There are free plants in virtually every garden in Australia. Clumping plants such as aspidistras can easily...

There are free plants in virtually every garden in Australia. Clumping plants such as aspidistras and agapanthus can easily be chopped up and used elsewhere in the garden, given to friends or sold at the local fete. Don demonstrated the...

Frost Damaged Murrayas Don looked at a row of murrayas (Murraya paniculata) that had died back through the winter. This problem was caused by frost chilling the leaves down, stopping them functioning properly and leaving them susceptible to...

Lawn areas and garden beds need a solid edge for clean, crisp definition and easy maintenance. In our segment Don discussed methods of edging and edging products. Spaded edges Don’s...

This list includes all sorts of handy gadgets for use in the garden and around the home. Tap Twister ($6.80)Fit Tap Twister over the handle of your tap,...

Garden on a GarageAs you can imagine, landscape designer John Happ faced quite a few problems when he was asked to create a garden on top of a concrete slab! The property had already undergone extensive...

Penny and Paul Cooke-Russell wrote to Burke's Backyard to tell us how excited they are about their backyard makeover. Over just a few months, they transformed a barren space in the garden into a wonderful oasis where family...