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Chill out zoneTake inspiration from far-flung places and create an exotic outdoor room. For more fabulous ideas check out Real Living's April 2013 issue.

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Season's best: giving plants as giftsA plant is the festive gift that keeps on giving. Gardening guru Helen Young picks her favourites.

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Winter outdoor rooms: smart splurges and serious stealsDecorating inspiration can come from anywhere. Here, we've taken our cues from the catwalk, so cosy up your outdoor space with these fabulous fashionable finds.

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2012 Chelsea Flower Show in pictures Australian House & Garden takes you behind-the-scenes at the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show in London.

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A new leaf: the joy of leafy greensA family holiday in Vietnam ignites a passion for leafy greens... as well as a deep attachment to the conical hat.

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Outdoor lighting: warm up your garden for winterEnjoy your garden from dusk 'til dawn by illuminating it with pretty lanterns, modern LEDs and clever new lighting technologies.

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2012 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show recap Earthy, reclaimed and raw materials and fabulous foliage set the tone at the recent Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS). More than 111,000 visitors...

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How to make it work: small gardensIt takes skill to triumph in a limited space. Yet a small garden can be an exquisite jewel that transforms an ordinary property into the best in the street.

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Blaze of glory: how to choose the right autumn tree for your gardenAs autumn creeps upon us, fiery colours herald the change of season and contribute a glorious richness to the garden landscape.

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The art of living: artist Michael McWilliams' Tasmanian gardenWith an artist's eye, Michael McWilliams has transformed his garden from a blank canvas into a masterpiece.

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Country high: NSW Central Coast retreatPull up a chair at the inspiring rural retreat of homewares doyenne Mandy Heimann, in the tranquil NSW Central Coast hinterland.

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Open season: how to create a restful indoor-outdoor zoneEmbrace the space on your verandah and create a restful indoor-outdoor zone.

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Little worlds: kids cubbyhousesFurnish a cubbyhouse with a fertile young imagination and children can become anything they want to be.

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All bottled up: how to preserve vegetablesWith a few lessons in preserving under her belt, the country gardener can now turn a vegetable glut into little jars of goodness.

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Hot right now: outdoor furnitureTransform your outdoor space into an uplifting summer retreat with our roundup of bright 'n' bold accessories. Choose your colour scheme – or mix & match – and shop...

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Buyer's guide: outdoor chairsThis season's attractive offerings mean the best seat in the house is not necessarily inside.

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Take it outside: patios and decksEnhance your lifestyle and the value of your home by creating an inviting outdoor room.

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All decked out: how to set up the perfect outdoor entertaining areaClever design and new, low-maintenance materials are upping the wow factor of decks and patios.

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