BETTER SHOPPING

PLANNING A TRIP TO THE SHOPS? HERE’S A ROUND-UP OF PRODUCTS YOU MAY LIKE TO CHECK OUT...

FOR THE BIRDS

Give your landscape vintage style with this birdhouse, $490, from Dirty Janes. Lavishly proportioned to make a statement, the textural rust-effect finish is the perfect offset to the lush green foliage of your garden. dirtyjanes.com

POT PLANT CHIC

Transform any outdoor or indoor space instantly with Northcote Pottery Ava Drum Pots. They come in white and black in two sizes, small $20.48, and large $31.48, and are available at Bunnings. northcotepottery.com

GARDEN ALL STAR

The Cyclone Hand Trowel is an essential garden all-rounder that’s great for breaking up earth, digging planting holes, weeding and mixing in fertiliser. From $10.95 at Bunnings, Mitre10 and Home Hardware. cyclone.com.au

RESORT LIVING

Experience the ultimate in designer over-50s resort-style living at the luxurious Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters, nestled between pristine beaches and a world-class golf course. palmlakeresort.com.au

DIY POND

Add the soothing sight and sound of water to your garden with a pond that is easy to build, maintain and enjoy – much cheaper than professional landscaping but just as stunning! buildyourpond.com.au

HEALTHY SHAKE

Glucerna is a delicious health shake for people with diabetes. Enjoy it on it’s own or add to recipes. Available in chocolate and vanilla, the 850g powder is $39.45, and the 200ml liquid is $4.39. glucerna.com.au

GORGEOUS KNITS

Panda Renew Max 100g ball, $5.50, is an incredible yarn that helps reduce the impact of discarded plastics on our planet and allows waste to be transformed into wonderfully soft and cosy projects. Get this free beginner pattern online. pandayarns.com.au

LAUNDRY MAGIC

Take the guesswork out of doing the laundry with the Fisher & Paykel Front Loader Washing Machine 11kg, $2099, featuring Activeintelligence tech, which tailors wash times to suit each load, and Steam Care to freshen without a full wash cycle. harveynorman.com.au