landscape

Your late summer gardening is a great time to plant seeds for the months ahead, as it’s traditionally the hottest time of the yearApricot is one of the many stonefruits in full swing in February. What to harvest in February February is our month of fruitfulness; stone fruit production is in full swing and the […]

Plants may not grow as quickly as we’d like, but the world of garden products and technology is blooming. We ask the landscape designers who use these items every day for their latest updates and tips Outdoor lighting  Restraint is key these days, says Auckland-based designer Kirsten McCarthy of Kirsten Sach Landscape Design. “There’s a […]

Landscape designer Chris Paul knew there was no better place to display his talents than in his own steep New Plymouth garden A landscape designer expertly tackles his own steep New Plymouth garden After living in old villas and character homes for many years, Taranaki-based landscape designer Chris Paul and his partner, Kevin Wensor, decided […]

Two former city slickers are very much at home in their rural property outside Auckland It’s hard to believe Dee Bailey grew up in the city. As she strides in her gumboots around the roughly five hectare property she and husband James own in rural Coatesville, her beloved dogs at her heels, Dee looks the […]

A new-build next to a mangrove-fringed estuary south of Auckland called for a garden that utilised native planting and textures to blend into the landscape A new-build uses native planting to blend into its mangrove surroundings Finding a spot to build a home on is tough in Auckland, so when a site with views of […]

Garden designer Angela Arrowsmith shares some eco-friendly time-saving tips and explains why a good landscaper will save you money 1. Go professional Landscape design requires lateral thinking and years of experience so employing a talented designer will pay off in the end. It might mean paying more in the beginning but will end up saving […]

If you missed your chance at seeing the homes from The Block NZ: Villa wars in their entirety, here they are for your viewing pleasure House 1: Jamie & Hayden Black and white rules in this contemporary urban home that has plenty of attitude. House 2: Sarah & Minanne These reno rookies used pared-back styles […]

Landscape designer Myles Baldwin shares his top tips on exterior lighting

Although Dee and James were both once city slickers their last three properties have been in the country. They bought their Coatesville house five years ago to be closer to James’ business and couldn’t be happier.