Create a forever garden: Allwood Trees
Gardens are a bit like children, if a good amount of time and effort is put in at the beginning, the results can be magnificent. A garden that has had thought as to its development and appearance in the five to 10 years after planting speaks for itself. Mark and Helen Hutching of […]
Need a weed?
Weeds are often thought of as undesirable, but some of them happen to be superfoods, packed with nutrients we all benefit from. Before you start nibbling the grass, it is hugely important that you that you identify what it is that you are eating. The rules for enjoying wild edibles responsibly are: If […]
Grow your landscape: Grow Landscapes
Creating a garden is often easier with inspiration, advice, and help. That’s where the team at Grow Landscape and Lifestyle prove invaluable. Water features are a specialty, and they have more than 30 models on display, from classic urns to contemporary copper panels and everything in between. A vast array of beautiful pots […]
Embrace your space
Designating a safe space in your home to evoke serenity and calm can help turn a bad day into a good one. Sometimes, the inevitability of life’s troubles can win, and the day’s stresses can catch up with us before we’ve run a bath or changed into activewear. A small area in your […]
Latest bathroom trends
Designers from all around the world will converge on Frankfurt, Germany, next month for ISH, the biggest bathroom showroom on the planet. German Bathroom Sector Association managing director Jens J. Wischmann says the show will shine a spotlight on the trends that are boosting a huge growth market with innovations, emotion and bathroom […]
Proven security solutions: Combined Security Solutions
Chances are that if you own a business, at some point it will be targeted for a burglary. Asophisticated security system not only deters break-ins, but also provides the business owner with peace of mind outside business operating hours. Paul McCormick, above right, of Combined Security Solutions, recently inspected and assessed two business […]
Check this out: Resene
One classic game that can be incorporated into home decor is chess. Chess is well suited for incorporating into home decor due to its simple and graphic gameboard and pieces. Chequered patterns have also been a sharply rising trend. To create a chessboard table, first, prepare and prime the surface with Resene Waterborne […]
The water of life: The Tree People
Water is one of life’s essentials for trees and gardens of all sizes. Professional, experienced arborists, The Tree People care about trees, believing it to be both an art and a science. Here are some of their water saving tips: Mulch – Helps to keep moisture in the soil, and slows evaporation. It […]
Hand-crafted tops: Benchtop Concepts
Enjoying the job, and being proud of the finished product creates perfection. Central to a flawless kitchen and bathroom are bench tops and vanities that are meticulously designed with hand-crafted finishing. “We don’t run a production line,” says managing director Andrew Crossland of Benchtop Concepts. “Ex-joiners and stonemasons make up a high proportion […]
Award-winning and windswept: Stacey Farrell
Located on New Zealand’s rugged South Coast, the windswept site for this small holiday house faces north and gently descends to the dunes. Winner of the 2022 TIDA New Zealand Architect New Home of the Year, the low grounded home is bedded into the landscape, hunkering down from the harsh coastal weather, while […]
