Winter weather is hard to deal with, but the aftermath is sometimes even worse. Months of cold temperatures and snowfall means your backyard needs care to regain shape. One of the most affected areas is usually the vegetation. The lawn may have lost its luster and developed issues like bare patches or weeds.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Max Rahubovskiy
A garden awning is a fantastic addition to any backyard. Not only does it provide shade and shelter from the sun, but it also creates an outdoor living space that can be enjoyed year-round.
Written by
Steven OConnor
Photography
@ 4045 (freepik)
Is the grass always greener on the other side of the fence? Maybe you just need a few tips to help you step up your lawn-care game! On the surface, keeping the grass in your yard alive isn’t all that complicated. You give it water, it gets sun and oxygen all on its own, and voila – it stays alive year after year. However, it may not be living up to...
Photography
Petar Tonchev
Gardening is a great way to bring beauty and life into your home–whether you’re growing vegetables or flowers–creating an outdoor oasis can be both satisfying and peaceful. But it takes more than just planting the seeds to keep your garden looking its best; maintaining a healthy garden requires regular care and attention.
Creating a contemporary-style garden with everything you want can be difficult, particularly if you're not a landscape gardener. The good news is that if you follow our tips and advice above, you won't go far wrong in creating the garden of your dreams.
Photography
Valentin Lacoste
Taking care of a garden can be time-consuming, but with proper attention, your garden will thrive and look beautiful throughout the year. Proper fertilizing, pest control, and winter protection are key to keeping your plants healthy and vibrant. With a little bit of extra effort, you can have a gorgeous and flourishing garden!
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Photo by ADZA
Embedded into the landscape, ‘Ha Ha Haus’ is located in a leafy pocket of Alphington (Wurundjeri Country) where front fences are a refreshingly rare sighting.
Architecture firm
FIGR. Architecture & Design
Location
Alphington, Victoria 3078, Australia
Photography
Tom Blachford
Principal architect
Adi Atic, Michael Artemenko
Design team
Boutsaba Vongphone, Harry Bardoel, Bowen Jessup
Collaborators
Michel Group Building Surveyors ( Building surveyor). Ruth Welsby (Styling)
Structural engineer
Meyer Consulting Engineers
Lighting
Unios by Lights and Tracks
Construction
Byde Constructions Pty Ltd.
Material
Roofing: Colorbond Trim Deck Roof, Colour, Monument and Surf Mist. External walls: Charred Silver Top Ash Ship Lap Cladding, CSR Barestone, Austral Brick Lapaloma Series - Miro. Internal walls: CSR Plaster, Big River Black Butt Panels Treated In Osmo Polyx Oil. Flooring: Polished Concrete, Blackbutt Timber Flooring Finished in Bona Naturale, Big River Black Butt Armour Panel Finished in Bona Naturale. Windows frames: Vic Ash Finished in Cutek Grey Mist.
Typology
Residential › House
Gardening is a favorite activity for many, providing a great opportunity to relax in nature and enjoy the beauty of plants. If you are looking to improve your garden, there are a variety of things you can do! From adding compost to planting more colorful flowers, these top four tips will help you take your garden from average to magnificent.
Photography
Veronica Reverse
