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Fun for the whole family and a great way to entertain guests - try one of these popular pool designs for your home!

You’ve just moved in, and everything is almost perfect. Almost! You just need to get your garden exactly as you like. This article gives some advice on how to get your dream backyard look.

Sustainable gardening is a popular concept with Australian homeowners who appreciate the benefits of slowing down and growing their own food. At McDonald Jones Homes, we not only help Aussie families get into their dream homes, but we also strongly support sustainable garden ideas for those who want to go green. Let’s take a closer look at eco friendly gardening tips to inspire your sustainable gardening design.

It’s amazing how simple backyard landscaping ideas can transform your outdoor space and make your property shine. Whether you’re building a new house or buying a house and land package, now’s the time to think about garden design ideas and what you want to do with the space. To give you some inspiration, check out this Australian landscaping trend roundup from McDonald Jones Homes.

A long hot Australian summer is much more comfortable with a beautiful pool that the whole family can enjoy. From lounging in the sun to splashing around, a modern swimming pool design lets you do it all. If you want to build a new home and add a pool, McDonald Jones Homes can help you consider all the steps necessary to design and install a pool while building your dream home. Here are some top swimming pool design ideas and trends to look out for in 2023. 

If you’ve recently built a new home, or you’re considering building a new home, it’s probably a good time to start planning your garden. Getting the garden design to match your home’s architecture and interior style can be pretty tricky. Luckily, though, there are some ways you can simplify the process. It all has to do with looking at the overarching design elements that apply both to your home and your garden: colour, structure, texture, and material (or plant) choice.

From the festive and spacious to the quiet and meditative, outdoor areas are special places to come together. To create a successful outdoor area, you must plan a space that draws people to it effortlessly. Comfort and practicality are always its foundations but once these conditions are met, a generous aesthetic will keep people coming back to enjoy it.

A safe, family-friendly backyard is as important as ever here in Australia. With people and families spending more time at home and wanting to relax with loved ones outside, investing in the perfect outdoor entertainment area will go on to benefit you and the family for years to come. With McDonald Jones Homes, we offer lots of options to create the perfect outdoor space to suit your needs and your lifestyle. Our fixed price house packages give families the room to enjoy the outdoors, run around and get fresh air, so they can enjoy the fun things!

The school holidays start this weekend, so we've made a fun list of outdoor activities to keep the kids entertained, off screens and active whilst most of us are still in lock down. Read on to add some spring fun to your home & enter our VULY Trampoline competition!