Backyard and Outdoor Living

Welcome to the new-look Backyard, the magazine for those who don’t just dream of an amazing garden, they want to get out there and make it happen. If the backyard is where you gather with family and friends; if you want to do more in your backyard, be that build a garden bed or lay some paving; and if you want to get your kids involved too, Backyard is what you need. Backyard covers a wide range of topics for the consumer who is doing a complete makeover. Including but not limited to Planning a Garden, Makeover Ideas, Design Advice, Water Wise Gardening, Outdoor Lighting, Pool Design, Outdoor Furniture, Garden Art, Shade Solutions and Paving Options. Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Backyard and outdoor living

Book Club • Expand your horizons ...

DON’T MISS A BEAT • News, tips and inspiration

My favourite 5… WINTER VEGGIES • Winter may feel like a good time to rug up and hibernate inside, but it can be a very productive and busy time of year in the garden, particularly in the veggie patch

SMART WATERING

GET GROWING! • If you want tastier fruit and veg and a ready supply of fresh seasonal produce, why not grow your own?

GOOD COMPANIONS

BE FRUITFUL

CROP ROTATION

Designer Gardens • Take a stroll through truly inspirational backyards, sculpted by some of Australia’s most talented landscape professionals

AMONG THE GUMTREES • Making the most of its bushland views and coastal location, this garden is a place of great serenity

YIN AND YANG • A lush garden in which many hands, complementary styles and open minds came together in perfect harmony

KEEP IT CASUAL

TAKING IT OUTSIDE • Be it a lounge or dining area, or a space to relax by the pool, the right furniture makes all the difference

RUG TIPS

QUALITY COUNTS

This Weekend • Ideas and inspiration for your next garden project

WHEN IT COMES TO The Crunch • Perfect on pizza, in stir-fries or salads, the capsicum is one versatile veggie

PROTECT YOUR CHOOKS • How to fox-proof your chicken coop

From the editor

What’s hot • News, tips and inspiration

The only way is up! • If a lack of outdoor space is driving you up the wall, perhaps it’s time to consider the space-saving benefits of a vertical garden

Best Of ... COSY OUTDOOR SET-UPS • Combat the cold with an outdoor setting that will warm the cockles of your heart and extend the usability of your alfresco amenities. From fireplaces to fluffy throws and plush rugs, there are numerous ways to ensure comfort all year round

Features • Clever ideas and expert advice to help you create the ideal outdoor space

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING • Put another shrimp on the barbie as we delve into the world of outdoor entertaining. Think decks, pools and spas, outdoor saunas and whatever else you need to ensure alfresco success

FIVE QUICK TIPS FROM JOHN STORCH

CABANA CAPERS • Giving you the ultimate alfresco lifestyle, a pert pergola or poolside cabana gives your space form and function

DESIGN TRENDS • What’s hot in contemporary cabana design?

Inspiration • Get some pointers from the latest outdoor projects

Island LIVING • Villa Mandra has a deep connection to nature and offers the ultimate in relaxed island living

Modular masterpiece • A nod to the Nodi outdoor sofa

Heat it up • Discover the next generation of high-performance outdoor heatingand enjoy year-round comfort

All decked out • From environmentally conscious composite decks to customised handrails and integrated lighting, Trex has all your decking needs sorted

Shady days • Secure maximum...