Find your garden hero: St George Boxwood Nursery

No garden is truly complete without the beauty of the buxus plant whether it is as a hedge or as a sculptured topiary. T he buxus really is a “garden hero” and a must for the formal garden because its compact growing habit makes it easy to shape and maintain. Brent and Edwina Bailey are […]

Sparkling pools and spas: Swimart

The friendly team at Swimart Christchurch can help you to enjoy your spa or swimming pool without worrying about time-consuming maintenance. T hey’re New Zealand’s pool and spa specialists and can take care of everything from pool cleaning, water testing and treatment to ensuring your pool equipment is running effectively, and making assessments and recommendations […]

Quality in Kwila: Kenneally Timber

Kwila is the very best when it comes to choosing outdoor furniture. It’s practically impervious to weather and threats from insects. Kwila is also known for minimal shrinkage, resistance to splitting, and its ability to withstand saltwater environments. If you are considering a revamp of your outdoor areas, Kenneally Timber should be number one on […]

Paradise is a pool: Lagoon Pools

A pool in the backyard is a perennial Kiwi dream. Having that relaxed resort feeling without leaving home, a ready source of fitness, and hot bothered children all cooled down and ready for bed on a nor’wester night. H owever, it can get filed in the too hard basket for being space-hungry and complicated to […]

What not to let pets eat

With friends and family gatherings on the rise during summer, food is often unthinkingly left within easy reach of cats and dogs, and not always to their benefit. Now is an ideal time to brush up on what foods it is imperative to keep out of the reach of beloved pets. Aside from the hygiene […]

Over-exercising dogs

The health issues that come along with under-exercising your dog are well-known, the detrimental outcomes of over-exercising are less known. It’s important to know the signs of over-exercising, the ways you are exercising your dog, and what the weather conditions are to make sure you keep your pet happy and comfortable all summer long. SIGNS […]