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Don traveled to Melbourne to meet Kari Tusan, a Balinese man, and his Australian wife, Sarah. Kari and Sarah met in Bali, married and now live in Australia with their three children. They told Don that they'd like...

Creating a BillabongBillabongs are crescent shaped sections of a river that were once part of the main channel but have been cut off by a shift in the river's course. Natural billabongs underpin the biodiversity and...

It's often difficult to keep the front lawn looking good, particularly now that there are water restrictions in many areas of Australia. Evan Gaulke of Ochre Landscapes thinks that front lawns are a waste of space if they...

Garden designer Mark Vowles has transformed a bare block of land at Deception Bay, Queensland, into a lush, tropical garden. He has travelled widely, and was inspired by the ancient and modern tropical styles of...

Deck Makeover Decks are a classic part of the Australian home whereby you can enjoy the outdoors but still have the convenience of being close to the house. Often, however their poor design does not...

When deciding on a garden theme, it's a good idea to take your cue from the way the inside of the house is decorated. The house in our segment was decorated in a country style with a French...

Don's Landscaping Tips: Adding interest to a Brick WallImagine looking out of the feature windows in your house and not being able to see anything, except a boring brick wall! Many people are actually finding themselves...

Don's Landscaping Tips: Good Geometry The use of good geometry in garden design creates a spectacular formal courtyard in a small area. Matching the pinky-grey brick of the house with limestone pavers can give a natural looking backdrop for geometrically...

Don's Landscaping Tips: Homeworld HedgesEven if you're not thinking about building a house, display homes are great places to go and look for ideas. This applies to the outside of the property as well as the...

Don's Landscaping Tips: Outdoor Entertainment AreaFor many years pergolas have been fashionable in Australian backyards, either freestanding or attached to the back of the house. In theory if you plant deciduous climbers they'll grow over your pergola and give you...