Search results

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...

Bath Bags: The French AlternativeJackie French has a simple remedy for irritated, sensitive skin. Throw away your soap and replace it with bath bag made of rolled oats! The starch in rolled oats really soothes and moisturises inflamed skin....

Bath MatSome of the most fashionable bathrooms these days feature wonderful bath mats made of wood. If your bath mat has passed its use-by date, just follow Rita Hill's easy step by step instructions and...

Bazookas: The French AlternativeBath time again, and in case you haven't realised it yet, Jackie French regards bathing as an activity to be treasured. To be done properly, with time and dedication. Here's another favourite...

Beauty Cream - The French Alternative Jackie French has a beautiful complexion (for someone who spends most of the time outdoors), and she owes it all to her Aunt Ethel's homemade moisturiser. Don't bother with...

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...