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On Burke's Backyard for the last 17 years we've had one mantra only, 'Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without'. We're opposed to trendy, modern recycling, but we think genuine reusing of things...

According to Burke's Backyard resident scientist, Graeme Quirk, many an afternoon 'snoozer' has been unjustly labelled as lazy. In fact, research conducted by NASA and others has shown that staff who take quick naps at...

Sprint CarsBrian Linigen has one of Australia's most amazing backyards. It all started about twelve years ago, when he visited a friend who had a milk bar in the backyard. Brian...

The busy owners of this St Kilda property asked landscape designer, Georgina Martyn, to create an informal, easy-care garden. There was to be an emphasis on foliage over flowers, and box hedges and...

Burke's Backyard visited a couple whose garden was overflowing with statues. A similar effect could be created in any garden if desired. Further informationGarden statues are available at specialist statue...

Category 1 - Hand Drawn Design Finalists from this category are:       Category 2 - Computer Design Finalists from this category are: ...

Stretch FJChris and Geoff Ellis are FJ Holden fanatics. Over the years they've rebuilt and restored fifteen, including the six in the family at the moment. In May 1997 work began on a new project - they decided to stretch...

Don and the Burke’s Backyard team visited Sydney Markets at Flemington. Markets are wonderful places to shop if you’re looking for new ideas or something just a little bit different. There are...

At 93 years old, Dot De Low is a keen gardener, indoor and outdoor bowler and a table tennis champion! Dot's garden According to Dot, her biggest...

Tangled Maze - Qantas Amazing Australia The Tangled Maze at Creswick near Ballarat in Victoria is unlike most mazes throughout the world, which are constructed of evergreen cypress or other hedging....