The grass is greener

Justin Newcombe shows you how to structure a beautiful backyard landscape starting with the lawn.

Clear out any weeds and existing grass. Install new screened top soil. This can be a purpose-made lawn mix or you could add around 30 per cent sand into straight top soil. Photo / Natalie Slade

Image 1 of 9: Clear out any weeds and existing grass. Install new screened top soil. This can be a purpose-made lawn mix or you could add around 30 per cent sand into straight top soil. Photo / Natalie Slade