Better Homes and Gardens Australia

Better Homes and Gardens - full of ideas, inspiration and information for you and your family. Every issue of Better Homes and Gardens is packed with inspiring, affordable and achievable ideas plus step-by-step projects for all areas of your home and garden.

Hello, my friends • Nothing beats the calm that comes from being on holidays, but in January, we’re also feeling excited about the new year. Bring it on!

A Fond Farewell • After 20 years of sharing food, fun and the best of Australia, it’s time for me to head off on another adventure, but this time with a generous dusting of flour

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In Good Spirits! • Ring in the new year with fun drinks to make and sip – so grab your glassware and get creating!

Easy Entertaining • Relax into holiday and hosting mode with scrumptious summer eats to please a crowd and your fam – yum!

Savouring Summer • Make a peach of an arvo tea treat and a classic drink with fab, easy Thermomix recipes

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The Raw Truth • There’s a superfood sweetener that tastes so good (and is so good for you), you’ll want to put it in everything. It’s called Wild Nectar Honey…

Wild Thing! • Planting a wildflower meadow in your front or back yard can set you free!

Prepare For seasonal change • Your garden is ever-evolving and it doesn’t stop during the holidays – it’s relying on you to give it a push by planting autumn bulbs now

Pond Life • A water feature adds charm to your garden – put in the right water-loving plants and you’ll take it to a new level!

Mozzie Zappers • Ward off summer’s most annoying pest with these plants that work hard to repel mosquitoes and also look totally terrific!

Dark Arts Put In The Light • A shady garden can still shine in the most delightful of ways!

Brush Up On Your Basil • Basil is the essence of summer in an aromatic leaf – pretty in the garden, tasty in a salad or as a garnish on your food. And there’s more than just one – have a go at growing several different types and explore the wonderful range of flavours

Heat Proof Your Garden • Take these simple steps now to protect your garden from a hot summer

In The Box Seat • Perching plants above the ground adds vertical interest to your garden

Back To Black • Turn up the contrast in your outdoor zone by building a sleek, black planter to make your garden colours pop!

Plant & Ponder • Build an adorable, compact pond planter for your very own water views straight from your garden patio

Don’t Be Shallow • If your plants are struggling to thrive, the chances are there’s something wrong with your soil – but it’s fixable!

Lush And Lovely • When your living or synthetic lawn’s past its best, go au naturel with a gorgeous groundcover that doesn’t need to be mowed!

In your Garden

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

Style By Design • Equal parts reno, new and refurb is a recipe to turn a nondescript house into a cosy, open-plan family home

Shine On • Bring glamour and gleam to your walls, cushions, lamps and more with metallic paints, foils and inks

Your Oasis Awaits • Rethink your outdoor spaces and create a relaxing sanctuary for a summer of lounging and entertaining!

Shop The Look • Breathe new life into your patio so it’s ready for a summer of get-togethers

What’s Your Outdoor Style? • Curate a lush patio hangout spot with finishes, furnishings and plants to suit your personality

Summer Soiree • Elevate your garden décor and build an arbor-style dining table. Make it with timber and simple carpentry techniques, then go ahead and dine out...