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 girls added...
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Nasturtiums
While lots of vegies are great plants to get kids started on, nasturtiums are excellent flowers for kids to have their first go at growing, too. Click here for more