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Garthowen - Castle Hill GardenMany young home buyers start off with project homes surrounded by newly landscaped gardens, so Karlene and Peter Dimbrowsky couldn't believe their luck when they were able to purchase a classic Victorian house complete with...
Tara Dennis and Rita Hill worked together to add some finishing touches to our French makeover. Tara went treasure hunting at The Bower, while Rita started work on the garden sheds. Shopping at The Bower...
If something is broken, giving it a good kick or a thump might make it work. True or false? (Well it all depends). Often with electronic equipment the so-called "technical knock" will get some things working but with...
It’s the weekend and you’ve invited a crowd of people over for dinner, but you only have a small dining room and a very small dining table. What to do? In our segment Tara...
Glenorie GardenRolf and Elisabeth's garden is filled with fun and romance. They lovingly created it over the past twenty-one years, with Rolf clearing the bush, shifting rocks by hand and doing all the planting. Many of the garden features...
Graham's PlacePeter and Claire Graham describe themselves as water people. They love to swim, walk barefoot on the beach and paddle at the water's edge, and keep an eye on the ever changing moods of...
Greek PotsAt "The House of Zeus" in East Kew in Victoria, you won't find the Greek king of the gods, but you will find some marvellous, hand made Mediterranean pottery. The pots are imported by Theo Kyrkilis, who set...
The house Frank Macchia designed for Rod and Sue Thomas is powerful, dominating and unconventional. The building covers 60% of the block, with about one third of the house surrounded...
Don looked at some interesting gadgets for use in and around the home. Remote control jammer ($9.95 from Gadget Central/Jaycar)If someone in your family dominates the remote control, strike back. This device jams Hi-Fi, TV, and many infra...
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Crepe myrtle
At their best in the peak of summer, crepe myrtles are flwering deciduous trees and shrubs that put on a great show when the going is hot Click here for more