Exceptional outdoor furniture: The Crowded House Furniture
When Jodi Gauci couldn’t find what she was looking for to furnish her outdoor area, she decided to design, manufacture and import it herself. “I was searching for nice outdoor furniture that was good quality but not super expensive, so I ended up sourcing my own,” she says. “Then friends […]
The height of sophistication: Louvre Solutions
Indulge in the height of sophistication, the freedom of outdoor entertaining and relaxing in style to your own schedule. Spring is upon us and with the promise of long summer evenings on the horizon, now is the perfect time to plan on creating an exterior space that will enhance your […]
Covetable outdoor spaces: Artworks Landscape
When thinking about landscaping specialists, the team at Artworks Landscape Ltd should spring to mind. They have been creating in Canterbury for more than 30 years – the team knows their business, and they love what they do. “Being resourceful and adaptable is the key,” says Ross Marriott, who started […]
Have a spring fling: The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018
For lovers of beautiful gardens and anyone wanting a glorious day out in the fresh country air, The Ellesmere Spring Fling 2018 country fete on Sunday 7 October is a must. Held at Broadfield Garden from 11am to 4pm, 250 Selwyn Road, which is only 10 minutes from Hornby, these […]
Perfect plastering: Geocoat
Plastering is an art form – and a good plasterer is so highly skilled, they can make their craft look effortless. Geocoat Ltd owner Lewis Lester is testament to this. He has consistently been producing the highest quality work across the South Island for the past 15 years, establishing his own business […]
Summoning Spring
All gardens beckon to be beautified in spring. Thankfully, the professionals can do those hard chores, making life so much easier. Pruning may seem simple, but there’s a science to it. A great gardener will have the knack. A professional prune up is a sensible spring start, to help produce […]
The reno duo: Innovate Renovate
Naturally if you intend to renovate your home or just need that back door fixed, you need a company you can rely on. Which is why, for the past five years, families and homeowners throughout Christchurch have been requesting the services of Ron and Adrian Bradley, the father and son team behind […]
The annual bout of spring fever: Terra Viva
It happens every year without fail! Looking out at the dismal garden on a grey July day I often wonder if we’ll summon the enthusiasm to ‘attack’ the garden once again. But sure enough, by mid-August we’re suddenly buzzing around like worker bees, dreaming of summer vegetables and flowering colour everywhere […]
A growing service range: Oderings Landscaping
Oderings Landscaping is living up to its motto: Consult | Design | Create | Live. From the outset in 2016, Oderings Landscaping has gone from strength to strength, gaining a reputation as a professional and reliable landscaping specialist. Its point of difference is its level of industry experience and knowledge. […]
Creating exceptional exteriors: Willow Landscapes
Even on a gloomy, drizzly winter’s day, the view from Carl Gildea’s workplace is spectacular. Carl and his Willow Landscapes team are high on the hills above Halswell laying out a New Zealand-themed garden complete with a koru-shaped feature pathway and rocks of every shape and size. “We were given a basic concept […]
