MEG Outdoor Living · Guides & Stories
Ideas and know-how for your outdoor space
Practical guides, product comparisons and real project stories from our Melbourne team — written for homeowners and trade alike.
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Splinters, upkeep, UV and warranty: how WPC decking really compares to timber for Australian conditions, and how to pick the right series.
Planning a Melbourne outdoor kitchen — a practical checklistPositioning, services, benchtop and door materials, sink options and approvals: what to sort before you build.
Artificial grass buyer's guide: pile, backing and pet safetyWhat the numbers on a turf spec mean, and why pet-friendly yards need different yarns.
Travertine vs bluestone vs granite: choosing paving stone in VICFour stone families, 150+ formats — how to pick the right paver for driveways, patios and pool surrounds.
Adding a water feature: placement, scale and soundA water feature is a feeling, not a fixture — how to place it, scale it, and pick the right sound.
Outdoor lighting: wash, accent and path in one layoutThe three-layer approach to garden lighting — and the fixtures that do each job.
Steel fencing options: wrought iron, Corten and breeze blockThe honest comparison across our steel fencing families, plus security doors.