The latest in news, trends and happenings for the home.
Superhero style
In celebration of Batman’s 80th birthday, Warner Bros. have teamed up with Adairs to launch an exclusive homewares range for kids. The...
With spring just around the corner, the need to prepare for the new growing season has arrived.
Germinating and growing veggie seedlings in a protected environment is one way to get a headstart...
With winter in full swing, it’s time to propagate hardwood cuttings. Producing new plants from old is an inexpensive way of establishing your garden. Propagating your own plants is a rewarding pastime,...
Pruning
Winter is a suitable time for pruning many deciduous trees and shrubs, because they’re dormant, which can mean reduced stress, and it’s easier to view the tree for making the right...
Meet Cid Riley, worm farmer extraordinaire and proprietor of local business Global Worming. Cid has always had an interest in worms, having owned his first worm farm at the age of 11....
Love art but not sure how to find the perfect piece for your room? Scott Leggo, landscape photographer and owner of Scott Leggo Gallery, Kingston shares his top tips to help you...
Goulburn Wetlands, established in 2010 and nurtured by Friends & Residents of Goulburn Swamplands (FROGS) Landcare Inc., is a beautiful city escape, giving visitors the opportunity to relax with nature.
The area was...
With the rise in digital entertainment, it’s no surprise that consumers are investing in quality audio systems and technology to watch on-demand television. But what makes a great home theatre? We went...
As the days get increasingly shorter and the nights cool and frosty, it is time to consider your garden and how this weather affects your plants.
As air and soil temperatures head south,...
Canberra is the ideal climate for growing spring flowering bulbs, due to its frosty winters. Spring flowering bulbs require a consistent period of cool temperatures to flower reliably and with vigour.
The best...
Whether it’s a stopover, day trip, mini escape, destination wedding or tree change, the NSW Southern Highlands offers something for everyone.
A pleasant two-hour drive from the national capital lies the historic NSW...
Euryops pectinatus, commonly known as Euryops, Savannah Daisy and Yellow Marguerite, is a hardy perennial shrub to 1.5m high and around 1m wide. There is a compact form, E. pectinatus ‘Little Sunray’,...
Concern about the environment and climate is driving manyconsumers to re-evaluate their choices when it comes to purchasing goods. ‘Fast fashion’ has cultivated a throwaway culture, but the tide appears to be...
What is companion planting, I hear you ask. Companion planting is about maintaining plant and garden health through beneficial relationships, such as, disguising or repelling vulnerable plants from pests, adding nutrition to...
ACT designers Front/Centre
Two local designers have been selected as Front/Centre finalists at Denfair – a showcase of contemporary design to be held in Melbourne on 20-22 June. Daniel Margules uses his skills...
The kitchen island began its meteoric rise from obscurity to kitchen hero in the 1980s – in part due to the ascendancy of open plan living and the need to create a...
Gardens are a wonderful space that transform a place of residence into a welcomed escape from the grittiness of everyday life. At the very least, gardens are a visual space but can...
Vale Enrico Taglietti
The Australian Institute of Architects has offered its condolences to family, friends and colleagues following the passing of Dr Enrico Taglietti LFRAIA, the 2007 recipient of the Institute’s highest honour,...
Gardens are a living ecosystem with as much happening below ground as above. Caring for your plants and the soil they grow in will reward you with garden health and resilience.
Late autumn...
Floors make up one of the largest expanses of space in a home, so it’s important to choose the right flooring for your living situation and care for it properly.
According to Carpet...
From summer temperatures of more than 40°C to winter mornings that can plummet to -7°C, the ACT region certainly experiences the highs and lows of all four seasons.
According to Rachael Turner, Acting...
Whatever the occasion, why not take inspiration from the Japanese tradition of Furoshiki (Japanese fabric wrapping) and substitute single-use wrapping paper for beautiful fabric. Here, Maxwell & Williams explain how to wrap...
Add compost, a batch of life-giving worm tea and a light covering of organic mulch such as lucerne to rejuvenate tired garden beds and activate invaluable soil life. This is particularly important...
When it comes to Mother’s Day, flowers are a simple gift to show you care. We caught up with A Tree in the House author Annabelle Hickson for some tips on flowers...
An insect hotel provides habitat and nesting opportunities for a wide range of beneficial insects and solitary native bees.
Urban landscapes are often built up, covered in hard surfaces such as concrete and...
Propagation is about making new plants from old, whether via cuttings, seed sowing, division, layering, grafting, tissue culture, and more. Different propagation methods suit different plant types (do your research beforehand).Cuttings, seed...
Be a good egg and get inspired with some simple projects to celebrate Easter.
Easter bunny planter
The kids will love making this Easter bunny planter. It could even be a great hiding spot...
Are you designing a new garden or renovating an existing one? Consider a wildlife and beneficial insect-friendly habitat.
The following are some considerations and inclusions for embracing the wild side:
Promote a more self-sustaining...
Just because you live in an apartment without a backyard, doesn’t mean you have to give up all of the advantages that come with a domestic garden space. Maximise the land available...
