Megan Backhouse

Megan Backhouse is a gardening writer for The Age.

As cities grow and the housing crisis deepens, looking to the past can remind us of design lessons worth repeating.

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Even if your outdoor area is small – or confined to a balcony – it’s possible to design a space that’s welcoming to pollinators and passersby.

They might be fleeting, but they add beauty and biodiversity.

Your final frost of the season might be yet to come. Here’s how to make the most of this key milestone.

Growing edible plants is like making new friends, according to the author of this new gardening book.

This weekend’s National Tree Day highlights how planting trees can help make our world a better place.

Whether it takes up most of your backyard or is small enough to pick up and move, a greenhouse is a great addition to your garden.

The key to maintaining a beautiful garden? Keep it in the family.

An affordable and adaptable option, these plants can unfurl into a powerhouse of produce.

For indoor gardens to thrive during the cooler months, you need to get your lighting and watering right.

After decades of photographing the world’s best gardens, Claire Takacs is looking for inspiration in unexpected places.