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Treat your site right

15 May 2018

If you protect, rather than neglect, your soil and vegetation you’ll reap the rewards in your new garden, writes landscape designer Michael Tanner.

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Sustainable stays

13 Dec 2017

Make your next getaway a stay in an eco home and pick up valuable ideas for your own green renovation or build.

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Gardening with stormwater

16 Oct 2017

Don’t let all the water go down the drain: use clever landscape design to keep your garden thriving with stormwater.

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Natural pools in depth

19 Sep 2017

Natural pools are designed to minimise the environmental impact of backyard bathing, and are aesthetically beautiful too.

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Increasing wellbeing and connection to nature, reducing food miles to food metres, and turning waste streams into resources: it’s increasingly clear that urban agriculture is a vital ingredient for sustainable cities.

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Pushing the boundaries: fence materials and design

10 Jul 2017

Mara Ripani explains how to push the boundaries of sustainable design to the very edge of the property with the new abundance of fencing options.

Ideas & Advice

Gardening up high

26 Mar 2017

We’re learning more all the time about what plants can thrive, and survive, on rooftops. Elke Haege shares the latest research on your best soil and plant options for living roofs.

Ideas & Advice

Green roofs – Getting past first base

26 Mar 2017

Many green roofs don’t get past being a ‘good idea’, but with some knowledge and planning you can follow through on your desire to green up high, writes Dick Clarke.

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Planting beyond tomorrow: selecting resilient trees for your garden

1 Dec 2016

Many established trees are already stressed by climate extremes. Michael Tanner explains how to factor in the future when selecting resilient trees for your garden.