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Scott Cam, the builder from the Backyard Blitz team, has some valuable advice on buying the best circular saw for home use. He recommends lightweight machines with a small blade diameter - that is blade diameters of...

Potted plants can look very effective around the home, but it's often difficult to buy pots that work well with the colours of the house and garden. Don demonstrated an easy...

Clay SoilsMany people think that the worst soil you can have in the garden is heavy clay. However, Don explained that any soil can be a good garden soil. Indeed, most...

Some very common plants or 'garden workhorses' can look special when clipped and pruned into interesting shapes. A good example is Hedera canariensis, a species of ivy native to Tunisia and Algeria. Plant details ...

Clover in Lawn Now that the cold days of winter are behind us there's no excuse for putting off all those outdoor jobs. Spring is the 'make or break' time for beautiful lawns, and your lawn is sure to...

Don demonstrated how to turn coconuts into some great items for the home, including coconut plant pots, candle holders and soup bowls. You’ll need G clampvicehand...

When most people think of beautiful tropical beaches, they think of swaying coconut palms, seashells and golden sand. Don showed how to create a long-lasting reminder of your tropical holiday by growing a coconut palm in your own...

Collecting SeedsOne of the most enjoyable things about gardening is growing your own plants from seed. However, seed collecting can be tricky because some plants have dry fruits that split open as soon as they're ripe. The seeds then drop...

Colour is one of the most impressive and memorable aspects of every good garden bed. Don looked at some of the fabulous colour that is available at nurseries these days, with some tips on...

Some people think that Australian native plants are lacking in colour. In fact, many native plants have very colourful flowers that are produced over a long period of the year. There are also Australian...