Bats in Your Backyard
The bat is a fascinating creature that has appeared in the belief systems, art, literature, film and even recipes of people for centuries. You might not realise it, but bats will probably have visited your backyard at some stage this year. There ... [... more]
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Yates Story
Ever thought of growing a little bit of Korea in your backyard? Not many people realize that Korea is home to some of the world's best Camellia varieties and most of them are commonly available through garden centres in species of varieties that ... [... more]
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Great Australian Patios
Having an outdoor covered in structure not only adds value to your property. It makes your backyard much more functional, it means the area can be used all year round and it also protects people around the pool area from the searing summer ... [... more]
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Gardens for the senses
Most gardens offer visual appeal, but a sensory garden is designed to stimulate all five senses. There are many ways to transform your backyard into a sensory delight. Time spent in natural environments can provide a range of health benefits, ... [... more]
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Whistlepipe Gardens
The black English Mulberry is a slow growing tree, but the wait is worthwhile and if you plant a tree in your backyard you are definitely planting for future generations. One of our garden club members contacted the Gurus wanting to know how to ... [... more]
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Vegetable Gardening
How would you like to enjoy fresh summer salad and char grilled vegetables straight from your backyard? Now is a great time to get excited about the kitchen garden. Creating a vegetable garden is an investment in your taste buds and a healthier ... [... more]
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Buying an aviary
Last week on Burke's Backyard we showed you how to build an aviary in your backyard. However, some people may not be inclined to attempt constructing something themselves. Well there are ready-made aviaries in a range of colours, styles and sizes ... [... more]
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Building a Frog Pond
Don showed how to create two gorgeous frog ponds in your backyard. Details on constructing both, plus tips on how to attract other wildlife back to your garden are in the March issue of Burke's Backyard Magazine. [... more]
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Print fact sheet - Bulbs
Now is the time to buy your bulbs and put them in the ground, so come springtime you'll have gorgeous colour in your backyard. A comprehensive planting guide and lots of tips are in the March issue of Burke's Backyard Magazine. [... more]
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Potatoes in Tyres-The French Alternative
Everyone eats potatoes, but almost nobody grows their own. Jackie French demonstrated a simple way of making a potato patch in a corner of your backyard, that will produce kilos of potatoes. Potatoes can be grown in all areas in Australia ... [... more]
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Citrus Recipes
Here are Geoff Jansz's suggestions for using up surplus citrus from your backyard trees to make cordials and syrups, marmalade, a cake or a delicious lemon curd. Grate only the yellow parts of the lemon rind (avoid the white part as it is ... [... more]
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Print fact sheet - Birdbaths
One of the incredible privileges of living in Australia is being able to watch such a wonderful collection of native birds. The best way to bring them into your backyard is to plant native Australian plants such as grevilleas, banksias or ... [... more]
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