Real Living Australia – September 2019

FOR BIRD

LOVERS

spring shopping seasonal updates for outdoors

Byron Range ‘Bean’ chaise in Burlap, $899, Eco Outdoor. Amisha natural stool, $99, James Lane. Pixel404 ‘Retro 11’ welcome mat, $55, Society6. Eva Solo

bird shelter, $74, Amara Living. Glass planter on stand, $7.50, Kmart. Casa Uno 3-piece cutlery caddy, $24.95, Zanui. Eva Solo tabletop barbecue, $499, Until.

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3 plants to grow and eat

That smug feeling you get when you eat

something you grew yourself – it’s pretty

hard to beat. For spring, try tomatoes, basil

or any form of lettuce, in pots, troughs or

the ground. Caprese salad, anyone?

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MAINTENANCE

get pool ready

for summer

Give your pool some TLC in

the months leading up to

summer so you can jump

right in when hot days arrive!

1

You’ll likely find the water level

has dropped over winter, so

refill it to reach the middle of

the skimmer opening (for large

water volumes, check water

restrictions in your area).

2

Let the water circulate

overnight, then test its

chemical levels using a home

testing kit or take a sample

to your local pool shop.

Adjust accordingly.

3

Wash out the filter and

skimmer box. Use a pool

broom to scrub the bottom

and sides of your pool.

4

Check that everything works,

including the filter system,

pump, drain and pool cleaner,

and repair as needed.

5

Do a safety check of all gates,

fences and latches and have

a CPR sign clearly displayed.

SPACE

SAVER

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