Creating a garden focal point: Grow Landscape
Known as the father of landscape architecture, Lancelot (Capability) Brown’s signature was to ensure that garden design had a central focal point and, while today’s gardens tend to be smaller than the masterpieces created by Brown, the principal is as relevant as ever. Creating a striking focal point for your […]
‘Tree-mendous’ team: Kiwiflora Nurseries
Although their customer base is Canterbury, Kiwiflora Nurseries enjoys such a good reputation for growing superior quality trees and shrubs, that the business is projected to expand to Central Otago, Nelson/Marlborough, Southland, West Coast and the North Island. Nestled just off the new Southern Motorway, with easy access from State […]
Soak your worries away: Degree43
Hot tub therapy is ancient, used for centuries to relax muscles, relieve stress and experience the renewal effect of immersing yourself in warm water. Canterbury’s own Degree43 brings the future of hot tubbing to you with its stylish, environmentally friendly, and bach-to-bush innovation, beautifully finished in stainless steel and cedar. […]
Have a pool summer: Mighty Staggz Pools
A backyard swimming pool, glinting in the summer sun, keeping the children exercised, cool, and happy for hours while you chill in the shade with a glass of something delicious is a cherished Kiwi dream. Enter Quentin Stagg, pool enthusiast, proud Cantabrian and Director of Canterbury’s own Mighty Staggz Pools, to bring […]
Get composting!
With the spotlight shining brighter on sustainability and climate change now more than ever, there’s never been a better time to give love to your garden. Nourish your plants/vegetables and recycle your food scraps at the same time with compost! Here’s a guide to get you started. First things […]
Go Alfresco: Armstrong Interiors
With hot days and balmy nights ahead, there’s no better time to update your outdoor living area. We chat to interior designer Angelique Armstrong about outdoor living design. With daylight savings now making our evenings warmer and brighter, what should we consider for our outdoor living spaces? Indoor-outdoor flow […]
Dark Character: Resene
Dark exteriors have always held appeal, and while there will always be a place for black and charcoal, the trend has moved away from pure colours such as these to more character dark colours. Think sooty, faded black, brackish green, bruised purple-grey, bitter brown and briny blue. Black-painted weatherboards or […]
Eco-sustainable sewage solutions: NaturalFlow South
Are you looking for a simple, environmentally friendly sewage treatment system that doesn’t require expensive, on-going maintenance? The NaturalFlow system not only provides an eco-sustainable sewage solution and produces a high-quality result to treat wastewater, but also saves money and time. Keeping it simple is the company’s philosophy – using […]
Country’s hottest garden inspo
A former Timaru local, Dan Mackay, is featuring in the Auckland Garden DesignFest for the first time this November, however you may recognise him from TVNZ’s HOMEmade. A true creative, Dan is exploding with innovative ideas and the skills to see them through to completion. What attracted you to […]
Opening new doors on city living: Allfrey + South Architects
Buyers seeking a newly built city apartment will find plenty on the market. But what if people want something else, something more connected and affordable? Architect Craig South explores what this ‘something else’ could look like and how it could transform how we live. I was recently invited to contribute […]
