Australia's Best Backyard
Australia's Best Backyards is a new series hosted by Jamie Durie that takes a peek over the nations back fences in order to find the best backyards in the country. From the weird and wonderful to the best in design, from roof top terraces to ... [... more]
Better Homes & Gardens Australia |
August issue Burke's Backyard magazine's spud-growing guide
In the August issue of Burke's Backyard magazine, on sale Monday, July 28, you'll find our special kitchen garden feature on growing potatoes on page 96. It includes two easy and delicious potato recipes by Tracy Rutherford, plus tips on choosing ... [... more]
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Budget Backyard Fence
Have a look at this economical solution to backyard fencing problems. The new fence will be made out of treated pine posts and PVC-coated chain wire. Remove the existing wooden fence and then clear a pathway on the boundary line between the two ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Wedding reno - backyard bbq
With just a few weeks to go before the wedding day, Ray and Natasha make over their backyard; including a great new barbecue. From day one, Natasha pictured a beautiful garden wedding. Well, now there's just a few weeks to go and all the plans ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Neville's Backyard
We are back in Neville's backyard to give you a couple of hints for some trusty water-hardy plants with a bit of spunk. Found in the subtropical woodland areas of East Africa, Madagascar, East Asia and Australasia. Mostly under 1 m tall, long ... [... more]
Garden Gurus |
Chooks as Pets
Dr Chris Brown has a pet chicken. Her name is Juliet, and she is an ISA Brown. If you have an average sized backyard, you've got enough space to keep some chooks. Three to five pullets are all you need to keep a small family in a regular supply ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Best Backyard Citrus
Don Burke says some citrus trees are much better performers in gardens than others. If you want a healthy citrus tree a great start is to take Don's expert advice and plant one of his 'best' varieties. No fruit has affected civilisation as much ... [... more]
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Burke's Backyard in Thailand
The capital of modern day Thailand is Bangkok but it wasn't always the capital. From 1350 to 1767 the capital was on an island not all that far away from Bangkok called Ayutthaya. While in Bangkok Burke's Backyard travelled north for a day trip ... [... more]
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Bandicoots in the Backyard
Don investigated some mysterious, funnel-shaped holes in a lawn. That night he returned to the same backyard with a torch, and discovered that bandicoots were coming in from the adjoining bushland and digging in the lawn for grubs, worms and ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
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]
Burke's Backyard |
Best Backyard Citrus
Citrus trees were an integral part of an Australian backyard and still have an important place in today's garden. Not only does the Vitamin C in their fruit protect against colds and flu in the colder months, citrus are also highly productive. ... [... more]
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Backyard Ship Launch
Queensland couple Roz and Bernie have proved that you can create your dream with enough hard work, time and a bit of luck. Around 10 years ago this couple decided to build a 20m (70') long steel hulled ship in their back yard in Redland Bay, ... [... more]
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