Cobble Pave
Cobble pave concrete is a new product suitable for use on driveways, paths, pool surrounds, etc. A plastic mould is used to create an authentic cobblestone look. It's so easy, you can do it yourself! The owners we visited decided to use the ... [... more]
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Animal Repellents
Even pet lovers admit certain animals and insects can be annoying at times. Our House shows you how to repel, but not kill or harm, those annoying creatures around your home. To keep slugs from snacking on your plants, wrap a length of copper ... [... more]
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Tuscan courtyard makeover
A stylish makeover turns this courtyard into a relaxing retreat. This courtyard is in desperate need of a fresh new look. The owners want to transform the area into a Tuscan courtyard so they can use the area to entertain and relax. They've ... [... more]
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Dog Poo Muncher
Get down and dirty with this handy doggy poo disposal method. Getting rid of doggy poo can be an enormous problem. Around four million dogs Australia-wide each deposit up to 0.5kg of waste daily. This often finds its way into the waterways and ... [... more]
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Top Hat Post
We looked at a new product that is great for climbing vines, as well as for adding height to a fence to gain more privacy. The Top Hat garden post is a 1700mm-high steel garden post. The posts are available in Brunswick green. There are four 4mm ... [... more]
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Compost garden
Rebecca meets a compost 'guru' to talk about the ins and outs of compost gardening. Composting is a great way to reduce and recycle kitchen and garden waste. Composting will transform discarded peels and unwanted prunings into valuable garden ... [... more]
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Tips on Cooking with Herbs and Spices
Some would argue that herbs and spices make up some of the more important ingredients of a meal. Ian Hemphill and his wife Elizabeth run a store called Herbie's Spices which stocks around 350 herbs and spices. After more than 30 years experience ... [... more]
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Indoor Plants
Indoor plants are no longer out! Landscape designer Jamie Durie, of Patio Garden Design, introduces us to the new and trendy plants that can be seen indoors today. The indoor plant has returned as a symbol of sophisticated style. The comeback has ... [... more]
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Motion Sensor Animals
No more boring garden gnomes. Here are some barnyard buddies that will shelf your elf! If you are tired of getting little or no response when you greet your garden gnome, it's time to try the latest in animal motion sensors. These cute garden ... [... more]
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Permaculture Village
Visit a permaculture village, and find out what this alternative lifestyle is all about. Permaculture (permanent agriculture) is a way of life which tries to ensure that farming is conducted in harmony with the environment. It means that each ... [... more]
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Chooks and Vegies
This innovative couple is helping to promote farming in suburban backyards. An innovative Melbourne couple, Mick and Fiona Reid, have created their own company called Chooks and Vegies. They are helping to promote farming in suburban backyards — ... [... more]
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Spud farmer
We take a look at the not-so-humble spud in all its wonderful varieties. Once we either bought them new or dirty and old, but the variety of potatoes available today is staggering, with about 30 to choose from. Graham Liney, owner of ... [... more]
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