Gardens
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Gaibor House and Garden
Burke’s Backyard visited a beautiful 1.2ha (3 acre) garden in which the natural bushland blends successfully with Australian natives. The... read more -
Rockhaven Garden
Herbie and Esme Kramhoft invited the Burke’s Backyard team to come and pay them a visit. Herbie was born in... read more -
Kennerton Green
Of all the large gardens in Australia, Kennerton Green at Mittagong in the New South Wales Southern Highlands is one... read more -
Growing Gardenias
Gardenias are an outstanding flowering shrub with an exquisite perfume that creates a magical, romantic atmosphere in the garden.... read more -
Using Purple in the Garden
The use of purple foliage in the garden is one of the more difficult things to get right. But it... read more -
Hydrangeas
Fact Sheet: Hydrangeas Hydrangeas are wonderful, hardy shrubs that would certainly have to be included on a list of the... read more -
Surf Garden
Darrin and Kiersten Jones recently renovated their 50 year old home on Sydney’s northern beaches. Although the house... read more -
Jumbunna Garden
Jumbunna Garden Don spoke to Paul Blackman about the garden he designed around an old house in the Jumbunna area... read more -
St Kilda Garden
St Kilda Garden The St Kilda Veg Out was once a bowling green, but it’s now divided into 160 plots,... read more -
Low Maintenance Garden
Low Maintenance Garden People often write to Don asking for his advice on setting up easy care gardens. They explain... read more -
Best Pot Plants for Sun and Shade
Many people love growing plants in pots, but potted gardens can be a lot of work. Choosing the... read more -
Best Lilly Pilly Varieties
The lilly pilly is one of the most popular plants in Australia today, particularly for hedging and topiary. Lilly pillies... read more