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Garden DesignBeginner's Guide to Bird-Friendly Gardens
Attracting birds to the garden benefits you almost as much as it does our feathered friends. Here are 10 tips to get you started
Full StoryOutdoorsDifferent Strokes: Get Fit and Have Fun With a Lap Pool
Inspired by the athleticism of Australia's Olympic swimmers? Here's your chance to grab some gold for yourself with a pool designed for laps
Full StoryGarden Design8 Ways to Get Your Backyard Ready for Spring
Grab your gardening tools and boots – it’s time to do some planting, trimming and revamping as the seasons change
Full StoryGardeningPlant Profile: Easy-to-Grow Peanuts
Ever wanted to grow your own peanuts for homemade roasted peanut butter? It’s much easier, and quicker, than you think
Full StoryPetsTop 10 Pet-Friendly Ideas That Encourage Outdoor Play
Create a drool-worthy backyard for your pets to enjoy with some simple renovation ideas and animal-friendly inclusions
Full StoryGarden DesignLose the Lawn to Make Way for Low-Maintenance Outdoor Living
The latest Houzz survey reveals homeowners want to reduce their lawns in favour of lifestyle-enhancing alternatives
Full StoryMost PopularTop 10 Plants for Minimalist Gardens
Less is more in the minimalist garden with plants playing the part of living sculptures
Full StoryOutdoorsHive Society: A Recipe for Bees in Your Own Backyard
Whether you live in the city or the country, getting to know these fascinating creatures will bring more benefits than you may expect
Full StoryGarden DesignWonderful Ways to Use Water in the Garden
Water provides many opportunities to transform a garden, take a look at these stunning options
Full StoryOutdoors6 Designer Backyards That Make Living Outside Lovely
These award-winning NZ gardens make an outdoorsy lifestyle impossible to resist, no matter what you feel like doing
Full StoryGarden DesignInsider Tips to Sidestep Backyard Stuff-Ups
Get clued up on hidden costs and oft-forgotten regulations, to ensure your new backyard is built to last without breaking the bank
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