Better Homes and Gardens Australia

RAISE THE STAKES!

So much of gardening involves bending and kneeling, which is often exhausting even for the young and fit. But if you lift your garden – as was done here in David Trist’s backyard – and bring it up to meet your eyes, you can be more engaged with your outdoor space. And don’t stop there! Put wheels on your planter stands, too, so they can be easily moved to follow the sun or create a change of scene. It’s time to make gardening easier.

EASY STEPS TO YOUR POTTING BENCH

Many Aussie backyards have built-in brick barbecue benches. Replacing the tiled bench-top with a composite material gives a finish that’s more moisture, UV and insect resistant. Painting the

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