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Fake Stone

...r the ‘rock face’ finish, Don started by using a piece of timber to mark a border around the edge of the Hebel block. He then chipped away at the border using a bolster and hammer. Once the edges had been chipped away, he roughed up the flat zone in the middle of the block. (Tip: always wear safety gear, such as a respirator and goggles, when carving Hebel.) Don used a scutch hammer to create another gorgeous three-dimensional look known as a ‘spa... read more

The Entertainer

...e statue: Jamie positioned a Balinese statue in the middle of the dianella border. First, he built a simple brick plinth to raise the statue up out of the garden. He then drilled a hole in the base of the statue, inserted a rod and then attached the rod into the plinth with concrete. Blitz Tipz: Ensure ornaments in the garden cannot fall over. Reed screen: Jamie decided that the old tin shed needed a quick makeover to match the rest of the backyar... read more

Temporary Kids Room Makeover

...These hooks can be removed without leaving a trace. Tara used a removable border and removable stickers to brighten up the walls. They are called ‘Stikarounds’ and they come in many different styles and colours. All you do is peel off the backing paper, attach lightly, and once you’re happy with the position, rub firmly with a cloth. (Tip: Stikarounds normally come off easily, but if they prove more difficult a warm hair dryer will do the job.) S... read more

Moran Garden

...entre and were delighted to discover the original stone pathway. Today the border is lovingly maintained by Caz. Mature trees form the bones of the garden, including beech (Fagus sylvatica), jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia), magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), Manchurian pear (Pyrus ussuriansis), quince (Cydonia oblonga) and tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). Caz thinks the wonderful old cypress hedge (Cupressus torulosa) bordering the tennis cou... read more

Know your Dog’s Mind

...Examples of chaser breeds are: kelpies, cattle dogs, setters, retrievers, border collies. Training: Use the tennis ball or stick as a reward for good behaviour. “Sit for me and I’ll throw the ball” is the basic idea. So say “sit” and if it does, then throw the ball and say “fetch” (or whatever). Never throw the ball if the dog initiates the game. That is, if you walk outside and the dog spontaneously finds the ball and brings it to your feet – ig... read more

Heather Cant’s Garden Revisit

...e bench and relax. The croquet lawn is flanked on one side by a wide mixed border of shrubs, old roses and perennials. On the other side a formal vegetable garden is surrounded by a ‘circle of colour’ of climbing and shrub roses. Starting with a white rose arch, the colours progress through softer pinks, strong pinks and reds, then to a crimson arch and on to scarlets and oranges. The same colour theme is mirrored by a planting of perennials under... read more

Hunter Valley Gardens

...d the world without leaving Australia! Don looked at the Storybook Garden, Border Garden, Japanese Garden, Formal Garden and Chinese Garden. Storybook Garden In this garden, children of all ages are delighted by nursery rhyme characters such as Humpty Dumpty, Jack & Jill, Alice in Wonderland and Little Bo Peep. Border Garden This parterre-style garden looks much like a Persian carpet, with its clipped box hedges and seasonal colour. It is planted... read more

Key to the Dog’s Mind

...xamples of chaser breeds are Kelpies, Cattle Dogs, Setters, Retrievers and Border Collies. Training: use the tennis ball or stick as a reward for good behaviour. “Sit for me and I’ll throw the ball” is the basic idea. So say “sit” and if it does, then throw the ball and say “fetch” (or whatever). Never throw the ball if the dog initiates the game. That is, if you walk outside and the dog spontaneously finds the ball and brings it to your feet – ig... read more

Burke’s Backyard Thai Chilli

...al shrub great for a sunny porch or balcony in a 300mm (12″) pot colourful border plant anywhere in the garden Likes: full sun (chillies come from warmer parts of the world) slow-release fertiliser at planting and fortnightly liquid feeding once fruiting begins (normally about December) Care: remove the mature red fruit to encourage constant flowering pinch out the growing tips to encourage bushy growth Climate: The Burke’s Backyard Thai Chilli ca... read more

Plants For Paving Borders

...bourne VIC Nature of problem: Need help with what plants to have aroud the border of our paving. We have moved into this unit a year ago and are doing it up. We were previously in an apartment for 10 years so don’t have any real knowledge on gardening or design. Don’t really want to spend too much money, just want something fairly simple that looks good and nice and green and lush with a splash of colour to give the backyard a lift. Any ideas woul... read more

Chinese Lanterns

...d areas be sure to water well. Best look:cottage garden shade garden shrub border where dense screening is not required tub Good points:arching, delicate and graceful handsome foliage, and some forms like ‘Souvenir de Bonn’ are variegated long flowering season Downside:can become untidy and leggy like hibiscus, abutilons are members of the Malvaceae family, and are also subject to attack by Hibiscus beetle and Metallic flea beetle Care: A full sun... read more

Stevia: The French Alternative

...ption: A herb with long, green leaves that when chewed taste sugary. Uses: Border plant in a cottage garden in a herb garden make sugar free cordial, jam, sweet tea, cakes, baked goods or almost any recipe requiring a natural, sugar-free alternative. Likes: Well drained soil full sun a warm position in winter. Dislikes: Frosts and snow, however can be brought indoors or placed in a warm greenhouse during winter in colder areas. Availability: Stevi... read more