Real Living Australia - June 2018

Wonder walls Greenery on the exterior of your home can help to absorb the sun and regulate temperature. While it’s widely believed to cause damage to

walls, some studies show that ivy can keep water damage at bay as well as absorbing harmful pollutants. Use a trellis if you’re worried about your walls.

photography

tom blachford |

design

studio esteta for

merricks guest house

OUTDOOR

SHOP IT!

LEFT TO RIGHT Solar Garden power cell kit, $269, and LEDlux Eos II 70mm 1 Light DIY Warm White decklight, $29.95, Beacon Lighting. Garantia 300L Taupe

2 in 1 Classic water tank, $598, Bunnings. The Toucan Shop hammock, $200, Eco Chic. Joraform “Little Pig” Rotational composter (125L), $495, Vitality Life.

A rotational,

heat-generating

composter like

this one will

break down 10-12

litres of organic

waste in a week.

The compost can

then be used in

your garden.

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