Gardening Styles and Feature

The history of gardening is currently at a high point with improved plant materials, products and design concepts. In line... read more

Bonsai is the art of illusion. The aim is to recreate nature on a small scale, that is growing and... read more

Indoor plants are simply not very fashionable any more. Rarely do you open a decorator magazine and see plants featured... read more

During their visit to Spain, the Burke’s Backyard team was impressed by hanging pots adorning the courtyard walls in even... read more

Structure and formality is returning to favour in gardens. Plants trained into hedges or along trellises or pergolas have become... read more

  Stone is a strong yet rustic material to include in the garden. ‘Burke’s Backyard’ recently visited a stone sculptor... read more

  Building a garden is one of the most satisfying things you’ll ever do. Don’t be overwhelmed by the task.... read more

  In an outer Sydney suburb, Don and the Burke’s Backyard team transformed a daggy Aussie backyard into a Tuscan... read more

Burke’s Backyard recently visited the 2 acre native garden on a 5 acre property belonging to Merv and Olwyn Hodge... read more

  Topiary is a garden art form that is increasing in popularity. Cones, interesting shapes and even balls on sticks... read more

There is a wide variety of pots available in most parts of Australia ranging from traditional terracotta from Italy, glazed... read more

  Trevor Nottle is the author of Gardens in the Sun, a book about the beauty and practicability of Mediterranean... read more