Outdoor spaces can increase our enjoyment of our homes. When the weather is nice, it’s like having an extra room—or wing—of the house. Make the most of yours, no matter its size. Even a small backyard can be great for gardening, entertaining, and play. The trick is to use every inch of your property and find ways for spaces to do double duty. Choose furniture that is multifunctional and small in scale. Keep your gardening flexible by growing flowers, veggies, and trees in containers. And…

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A warehouse conversion has inspired industrial-style landscaping in this spectacular urban courtyard located in Sydney’s inner west.

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Most of us are really busy, and if we end up spending too much time having to work on backyard ideas & projects, they tend to not get finished. So let's jump right in and find some great DIY one day backyard ideas that are perfect for beginners. And who doesn't love that in the garden?

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The first day of July was overcast, with a soft intermittent rain falling. Perfect light for photographing one of our established gardens in Point Piper. These water gum, Tristaniopsis laurina are loving the view. At their base are sturdy native grasses, Lomandra var. 'Tanika', framing a stretch of Sir Walter Buffalo. The fireplace, a mild steel design, could also be used as a shallow planter. Not a bad spot for an outdoor get-together. Dracena marginata provides a sculptural screen. The…

Start with a garden theme and you can create a garden that is a harmonious whole that is perfect for your climate and lifestyle.

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A well manicured front yard helps to frame your home and prefaces the interior and family inside, providing an initial welcome. A well thought out and organised front yard design and landscaping should compliment the natural terrain of the land and enhance the general theme of the home. When designi