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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...

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...

Mexican ArtefactsOne of the best things about designing a house or garden is the excitement and the satisfaction of creating a look that's new and different. Tuscan, Santa Fe and Mexican styles are all wonderfully...

Recently Burke's Backyard visited the town of Puebla in Mexico which has kept its Spanish heritage alive through its decorative ceramic industry. HistoryMexican ceramic ware or pottery has existed since...