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Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Hello! • There’s something about the warmer months of the year that always feel like a joyful celebration of everything Australian

MEET THE WORLD BEATERS • OUR UNIQUE FLORA IS MAKING QUITE THE IMPRESSION–NOT JUST IN MUSEUMS BUT IN GARDENS AROUND THE GLOBE

RARE EARTH PARADISE • BE WOWED BY HOW UNIQUE AUSSIE DESIGNERS CAN BE!

RAINFOREST RULES • Modern Australian garden design explores our identity and culture. It knows our rains are sporadic and highlights the varied architecture of our plants.

BACKYARD BILLABONG • We love water in the garden for its reflective qualities and soothing sounds. Turn your square or rectangular pool into a pond, like in this garden, called ‘Dreaming’, then surround it with foliage and make it an alluring part of nature.

COASTAL GALLERY • You can accentuate plant architecture with sculptures that can be as functional, quirky and just plain intriguing as your living artwork

Last of winter’s WONDERS • Loiter a bit as you experience the end of the deep chill and welcome a timid warmth

GO FROM BARREN TO BEAUTIFUL • FIX THOSE TROUBLESOME SPOTS IN YOUR GARDEN THAT BOTHER YOU WHEN THEY DON’T THRIVE AS OTHER PARTS FLOURISH

TIME TO TROUBLESHOOT • Common reasons plants don’t thrive – and simple solutions

GROW AN ORNAMENTAL ORCHARD • An orchard is a collection of fruit trees, but who says it can’t be scattered across your pretty ornamental garden or add height and volume to your practical vegie patch!

TRY THESE FOR YOUR GARDEN • You can’t get fruit without flowers, so a little orchard can be a key part of your ornamental beds – and here’s the result!

courtyard capers • GIVE YOUR DATED OUTDOOR SPACE A SIMPLE SPRUCE UP

TIPS FROM THE FARM • Learn how to make your homegrown patch more productive for bumper backyard crops!

AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE GARDEN ART • Precious native Australian bird life and animals bring joy to your garden

LOVE YOUR HANG UPS • Make a fresh start to your weekly washday and turn the grubby, dirty and stained into a sweet-smelling success

SUN SOAKERS • Because your clothesline is obviously in the sunniest part of your garden, ensure your plants can also thrive in the heat. Choose perfumed and colourful sun lovers that lap up the heat, such as these.

In your GARDEN • Head outdoors – there’s lots to do for spring and summer pizzazz!

better gardening • [THE LATEST NEWS AND TRENDS]

moon guide • Use the phases of the moon to your advantage by following Milton Black’s planting guide

ALFRESCO AFFAIR • Be inspired to create a spot for you to relax and enjoy the outdoors in a garden big or small

Summer • BRING OUT THE BEACH TOWELS AND PUT THE DRINKS ON ICE. SUMMER IS HERE AND HARVEY NORMAN HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CREATE THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINING SPACE.

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TRUE BLUE BAKES • POP THE OVEN ON TO INDULGE IN YOUR FAVE AUSSIE SWEET TREATS

FAST ED’S KITCHEN • Your spring food sorted – from your backyard barbies to campfire cooking and delish desserts

COOKING WITH KAREN • Baked delights are on the menu, so it’s time to make your own dough for superb scones and scrolls

better cooking • [THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND TRENDS]

ahead of the curve • You can learn much from observing how grand ideas can turn a...