Caring for the animals we love
You never know who or what is going to walk, crawl or slither through the doors of a veterinary hospital. Clumsy Luna the greyhound and her fragile front legs, a tortoise in need of a prosthetic leg, Jock the Saint Bernard and his problematic eyelashes, Edward the Burmese cat and his extravagant diet, a burly […]
Looking after lawns: Readylawn
We love our lawns, but local conditions affect how they perform. We are on the dry east coast of the Land of the Long White Cloud, so for a part of the year natural rainfall might not be enough. A spot of know-how and smart care can keep lawns looking great, and minimise your water […]
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 Allwood Trees […]
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 you don’t […]
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 are available […]
An architectural aficionado
When it comes to architecture, author John Walsh knows his stuff. For a decade John edited Architecture NZ, was a managing editor of a collection of design magazines, and wrote for numerous other publications. In recent years he has written architecture walking guides for Auckland, Wellington, and now for Christchurch. With the Garden City continuing […]
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