Gardening in planters is a great way to brighten up and give character to a courtyard. Here are five golden rules that will help your pots make the biggest splash. Planter size matters If you think the pot you have chosen is big enough, then go one or two sizes bigger. Not only do smaller […]
This U-shaped courtyard home in a densely packed part of Wellington has been blessed with a natural-looking garden that carefully edits the view Building their own home was always a dream for Wellingtonians Jess and Kris Sowersby. When the young couple found a flat, sunny section on Miramar Peninsula, in the capital’s southeast, their dream […]
The vibrant hues of the Mediterranean inspired this clever homeowner to embrace bright colours in the most creative way in the back garden of her Auckland home Meet + Greet Erina Emery, 46 (interior designer), Matthew Emery, 49 (lawyer), Mason, 16, Zoe, 13, and Oliver, 11, plus Roxy the dog. Spanish steps After a year […]
This inner-city garden was transformed into a leafy yet low-maintenance courtyard perfect for flexible outdoor entertaining This inner-city garden has the ultimate low-maintenance style This neglected urban garden took six weeks to transform into a chic, contemporary sanctuary. A hodge-podge of boundary structures was painted dark grey to create a sense of unity and the […]
Behind the walls of this city-fringe garden, an Auckland family have created their own courtyard oasis The secret garden The courtyard garden has been around for thousands of years, its basic enclosed form adapted through the centuries to suit the lifestyles of different generations. So it is with this contemporary courtyard garden that Claire and […]
Greening the walls and adding a soft screen of slender trees will transform a nondescript corner into a delightful paved courtyard A problem courtyard gets a stylish and fragrant garden plan Dear Carol, We have a problem area which we are keen to see turned into a stylish courtyard. The site faces east and only […]
A neutral colour palette of grey and white – with just a hint of wood – creates a soothing, minimal scheme for your outdoor space Bring an urban courtyard-look to your outdoor space If you’re into minimal and low-maintenance, this urban courtyard look is easily achievable. The brick wall backdrop and concrete tile floor is simple […]
A completely blank canvas has been transformed into a private contemporary courtyard on the fringe of Auckland’s city centre The secret garden The courtyard garden has been around for thousands of years, its basic enclosed form adapted through the centuries to suit the lifestyles of different generations. So it is with this contemporary courtyard garden […]
Turn a bare, partly enclosed space into the ultimate outdoor room – a place of shelter, beauty and comfort just a step away from your home How to create the ultimate courtyard garden in 10 steps We’ve been hanging out in courtyard gardens for thousands of years, long before the Romans even thought about building […]