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Barbecue spring clean   If your trusty cast-iron barbecue plates have grown a bit rusty over the winter months, here's how to restore it to as-new condition. 1. Take the cooking plates out...

Rita Hill demonstrated a simple technique for making a bird feeder and a birdbath for your garden. You'll need: bamboo or long, straight, stout prunings from the...

Blue Metal MakeoverDon demonstrated how to transform a large courtyard into a stylish entertaining area using blue metal dust, an inexpensive but very classy looking material. A...

You may remember last year on Burke's Backyard we did a tremendously popular courtyard makeover using blue metal dust. Recently we've been back to check on the progress of the plants and add a very special finishing touch to the...

BooksHorse Colour Explained by Jeanette GowerPublished by Kangaroo PressCost: $34.95Available in bookstoresThe New Native Garden by Paul UrquhartPublished by Lansdowne Publishing Pty LtdCost: $49.95Available in bookstores

Don, Scott Cam and Nigel Ruck brought back the love to a tired-looking front yard. First they removed clumps of dietes (Dietes iridiodes) which were potted up and given away to passers-by. The team then set about a quick tart...

Building a BBQ Builder, Scott Cam, was worried about SNAGs (sensitive new age guys) spending too much time in the kitchen cooking pasta. He demonstrated...

Building a Cubby House     Backyard Blitz builder, Scott Cam, showed how to build a fabulous cubby house for two little girls, Cassi and Delaney. Once the cubby was completed, Tara Dennis and the...

Scott Cam built a simple rack to hold 12 wine bottles, 6 on the top shelf and 6 on the bottom shelf. This easy and inexpensive project was only...

Scott Cam’s favourite gadgets make life a little easier for the home handyman. Angle Meter...