A review and demonstration of how to use WaterUps - DIY Self-Watering Raised Bed Mar 01, 2024

HOW TO USE WATERUPS or WATERUP CELLS

In the video below I show you how to use WaterUps unique recycled plastic cells to convert an old apple crate into a self-watering or DIY wicking bed for my vegetable garden. This DIY wicking bed system is so simple to put together for ANY...

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A low maintenance, family friendly garden - Garden Tour - Behind the Garden Gate Jan 26, 2024

Step into a low-maintenance family haven in Anglesea, Victoria, where relaxation meets coastal charm. This thoughtfully designed garden, crafted by Ocean Road Landscaping in 2018, seamlessly blends practicality and aesthetics. A crushed rock driveway, bordered by clumping grasses and shrubs...

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Designing a stunning showcase garden from scratch 🌱 DIY Garden Design - Behind the Garden Gate Nov 17, 2023

Welcome to Wingspread Garden, a stunning example of what passion, dedication, and a bit of DIY magic can achieve in garden design. Join me as we explore this elegant garden oasis nestled in Toolangi, Victoria - Australia.

The owners, Keith and Andrew, designed, built, and created this magnificent...

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A hardy coastal garden, designed for a family - Sunnymeade - Behind the Garden Gate Nov 04, 2023

Explore Sunnymeade, a stunning coastal family garden in Australia with a rich history of creativity and evolution over 15 years. In this garden tour, we'll take you behind the garden gate to discover the beautiful landscape and design that Peter Shaw and his wife Simone have crafted.

The garden...

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Inge's Edible Garden: A Lush Oasis of Organic Gardening in Australia Oct 31, 2023

When it comes to gardening, the allure of organic, homegrown produce is hard to resist. And if you're seeking inspiration to create your own thriving vegetable garden, look no further than Inge's productive edible garden in Australia. In this video, we'll take you on a virtual tour of Inge's...

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How to improve drainage in a waterlogged garden with water soaks & swales - Behind the Garden Gate Jul 13, 2023

How to improve a garden with poor drainage Before this garden makeover - the front yard of this home in Preston, VIC was a boggy mess every time it rained. The front garden before was just lawn that become completely waterlogged with heavy rain events and in really wet weather the water would...

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A large, park like garden with Australian native plants & a stunning dam Jul 06, 2023

WOW - This large garden feels like your own private park land! The acreage property includes a renovated dam (filled with water plants), rolling green lawn beneath towering gums, a cozy firepit space and lots of Australian native plants. Even if you don't have a large space to work with this...

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