At this time of year most gardens are on the cusp of going into their winter dormancy, or are at least having a well-earned slow down. Now is the time to get outdoors and make things neat and ...
Create a similar effect to this ageing rendered wall in just a weekend
Save money, time and energy by drying clothes outside, using wind power to get the job done faster. A rotary clothesline is an Aussie icon and for good reason. In the 1950s and 60s most backyards ...
Besser concrete blocks are cheap, stackable and durable, with two cavities that are ideal for plants. This mortared wall is made of eight courses using 26 blocks and four half-blocks, with 16 ...
Once children start school they tend to become involved in sport, and even the smallest backyard can provide a safe space for them to practice. Using painter’s tape, create a temporary arena for ...
Give your water garden a little maintenance now for a lush display throughout the summer months. Late spring is when the water temperature begins to rise and marks the beginning of the year for ...
Add colour outdoors with fun and easy projects for junior designers
Carve herb names into timber plant tags for the kitchen garden
Worms make a huge contribution to composting. They help break down decomposing organic matter and in the process neutralise soil pH. This happens when they release a thick, black paste called ...
Reduce, re-use and recycle kitchen waste to save money and the planet
Make your worm farm flourish and stay sustainable during the cooler months to provide your garden with rich organic compost
This garden trolley is the perfect solution if you’re looking to grow more than a windowsill of herbs but don’t have the space for a full produce patch. Standing at about 800mm high, the trolley ...
Once all your bushes and trees have been pruned to perfection, you’ll need to do something about all the material you’ve trimmed off.
Tillers are perfect for starting new garden beds or reviving old ones
Choose the right pruning tools to trim plants to a healthy size and keep the garden in top form
Jecca Blake had a bare exterior wall she wanted to green up. For a formal look she made a trellis and trained climbers over it. To make the trellis Jecca used stainless steel wire rope. ‘As ...
Watch as garden expert Adam Woodhams explains how to make four unique planters
Handyman’s Lee Dashiell had an old metal magazine rack collecting dust. ‘It had a nice shape so I turned it into a planter. I applied a primer then sprayed it with two coats of metal paint to ...
Grow climbers over a custom-made lattice of bamboo attached to a timber box and use it as a leafy screen. Add shade or privacy to a deck by building a bamboo trellis designed for climbers. It’s ...
A hanging basket is an easy way to add instant appeal and seasonal colour to an exterior wall, enlivening the area. Many nurseries sell pre-planted hanging baskets but it’s easy to make one using ...
Give birds, lizards and other small animals a place to call home by creating a wildlife retreat where they can forage and live safely. This great idea works in gardens large or small, and the ...
Teach the kids about growing and cooking at the same time by creating a potted kitchen garden. For hassle-free sowing, use Mr Fothergill’s Seed Mats Easy Sow. The pre-sown paper mats are 8cm in ...
Raising plants from seed is always a winner with kids and growing food to eat just doubles the fun. Grow a lunchbox favourite like cherry tomatoes in newspaper tubes, and in a few weeks you’ll ...
Gardening is one of the best activities you can encourage in your kids. It gets them into the fresh air and working with their hands while learning about plants and nature. Children can start ...
Turn droppings into organic fertiliser for a healthy garden
Sand then oil timber handles and sharpen blades to get garden equipment in prime form
5 facts about pollination that will blow your mind
Blower-vacs and leaf blowers are great tools to have around the home from spring-cleaning time to the closing stages of winter
Everything you need to know before purchasing a lawn trimmer
Handyman stylist Gema Beneitez created a rustic flowering display using plastic pots and new plants. To turn pots into antique-look planters all you need is a few days and several types of paint. ...
