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Leaf Loo Paper - The French Alternative If you find yourself stranded in the loo without any toilet paper, don't worry. Jackie French has a green alternative! Tree Mallow or Lavatera (Lavatera arborea)This famous dunny...

Four weeks ago, Don looked at an ornamental garden pond that had sprung a leak. The water level had dropped and the water plants were dying back. The owners were not getting any enjoyment from the pond,...

Lemon Gunge: The French Alternative ...

Low Maintenance Timber Scott Cam, the builder from Backyard Blitz, stressed the importance of choosing treated pine for jobs in the backyard. There are different ratings of treated pine, ranging from Hazard Level Code 1 (H1) which indicates...

One of the most moving letters Don has ever received was written by a 10 year old boy, Luke Cook. Luke explained that his dad started building a pond for his fish and Tom the turtle, but he...

Whatever your style, it's important to make the entrance to your home interesting and inviting. Even a simple vase of flowers can make a tremendous difference. Tara Dennis showed how to dress up a bland,...

Maria & Kosta’s Garden DeckOn last week’s program Don visited Kosta and Maria Elfes, newlyweds whose bridesmaids were victims of the Bali bombing. Kosta and Maria are trying to rebuild their lives,...

Marine shops or ship’s chandlers are great places to find gadgets. They stock stainless steel fittings of all kinds, which are particularly good value. Although they are marine gadgets, their uses are only limited...

Urban Courtyard 2 When landscape designer Rick Eckersley first saw the tiny backyard of this Melbourne home, he was confronted by two small patches of badly drained, half dead lawn. Undeterred, Rick set to work on his design, aiming...

Metal Art ManTen years ago when Tony Gray started buying up scrap metal, glass and bakelite, he had no intention of becoming an artist. He originally planned to resell the parts, but the more he looked at the various...