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How a subtropical planting gave this garden a lush oasis feel

How a subtropical planting gave this garden a lush oasis feel

This coastal jungle garden feels lush and mysterious thanks to an upcycled, improvised approach How a subtropical planting gave this garden a lush oasis feel An ad hoc gardening approach that worked with the land’s natural shape has led to this laidback, verdant garden. With its recycled vibe and air of mystery, it invites you […]
Garden makeover: This corner site was once bare sloping lawn

Garden makeover: This corner site was once bare sloping lawn

A bare Bayview section was a dream come true for a landscape designer with a passion for plants and a penchant for colour A landscape designer struck gold with this Bayview, Auckland garden Finding a garden that is a completely blank canvas is like striking gold for most landscape designers. Sandra Batley of Flourish Garden […]
Ideas to steal from a lush palm-filled garden

Ideas to steal from a lush palm-filled garden

Stuart Jobling and his partner Barry Danby have completed a delightful, densely planted subtropical garden makeover at their Waiheke Island property The site background With its canopy of palms, flowering trees and lush-leaved subtropicals below, the exotic garden is a far cry from the rather ordinary property the couple bought back in 2011. “There was virtually […]
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A stunning sculpture garden at a beachside home

A stunning sculpture garden at a beachside home

What was once a disaster zone is now a subtropical garden with a succession of show-stopping sculptures   For a landscape project to work, both client and designer must be on the same page. When Nigel Cameron was selected by Shelley Attwood to redesign her Auckland garden, it was a shared love of sculpture that […]