Rajiv Chandrasekaran
The Green Zone, Baghdad, 2003: in this walled-off compound of swimming pools and luxurious amenities, Paul Bremer and his Coalition Provisional Authority set out to fashion a new, democratic Iraq. Staffed by idealistic aides chosen primarily for ... [... more]
Random House |
Organic Living
Breeding fish in a swimming pool sounds quite bizarre but it's the way to go if you want to live organically. Caralyn Lagrange, winner of the 2007 Environment Award, has created 'A Garden Path,' an organic garden that is open to the public. She ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Bush Pool
A swimming pool and its surrounding landscape can fulfil your fantasy. Don recently visited a pool area which was jointly designed by Brad Baxter of Award Pools & Landscapes, Ty Armstrong the owner and John Storch, Landscape Architect. This ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Swimming pools - water quality
If not properly maintained, the water in your domestic swimming pool can harbour a range of microbes, including bacteria and algae, that can cause health problems such as ear, nose and throat infections. If not properly maintained, the water in ... [... more]
Better Health |
Front Garden Pool
With the addition of a swimming pool, this family are about to make 'full' use of their front garden, as the back yard is too small for this project. The venture does however, have a price - to make way for the pool, the award-winning front ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Swimming pools - infection control
Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. It can be fatal in people with a weakened immune system. Cryptosporidiosis is highly contagious and is easily spread when infected swimmers ... [... more]
Better Health |
Curious Water Garden
Don visited Gabriel Rosati, who has a very curious water feature in her backyard. The sloping block was too small for a lap pool or a swimming pool, so Gabriel came up with the idea of a stream instead. But this is no ordinary stream. It bubbles ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Red Fountain Cordyline
One of the most common questions the Guru's are asked about is gardenias failing in gardens. It is not surprising when there is a salt water swimming pool or a limestone wall close by. Gardenias hate alkaline soil and they are not going to ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Screen fact and Hints
It is estimated that South Australians use 387 Litres of water per person per day! Keep your swimming pool covered; you will save 200 litres a day in evaporation! Only run the dishwasher when it is full. It uses 35 litres per load! A dripping tap ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Leaf and Stick Insects or Phasmids
This summer in search and discover we have had more inquiries than usual about phasmids. People have found them in the laundry, clinging to windows, and drowned in swimming pools. Phasmids are insects that eat leaves and resemble leaves or ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Coogee Garden
Jamie Durie designed this minimalist, Australian contemporary garden overlooking the Pacific Ocean. His brief was to incorporate a swimming pool, spa and entertaining area into the design, while making the most of the spectacular views. The main ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Scarborough auction
Peter McNicoll moved from Melbourne to Brisbane 12 months ago and bought a 3-bedroom house in the outer suburb of Scarborough for $230,000. The house is in excellent condition, with a swimming pool and generous garden. In fact, the only problem ... [... more]
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