Greek patio: Resene
Greek inspired decor and colours can create a relaxing outdoor space. Maximising outdoor living spaces, such as patios or decks, can provide homeowners with additional room for dining, entertaining, or relaxing. With limited real estate and floor space, making the most out of outdoor areas is crucial. One way to enhance the ambiance […]
Farewell Treasures: Dusty Old Things
Dusty Old Things is sadly closing down as owner, Glenis Parker, moves overseas. Browse the store that displays an amazing glimpse of the best of the past. While you’re there, make the most of the closing-down sale with a half-price discount on everything (excluding furniture), from now until the store’s final day on […]
A new year spruce up: Alena Designs
“Small tweaks to your interiors will freshen them for the year ahead.” Judy Pyne, interior designer. New cushions for your favourite sofa or chair, a new rug, a drapes revamp, or new accent wallpaper can add surprisingly drastic changes to an existing scheme and doesn’t need to be overly expensive. Judy sells a […]
All chook up
The ins and outs of keeping chickens for fresh eggs at home. Keeping chickens at home can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for many people. Not only can they provide fresh eggs, but they can also be entertaining and even educational. However, there are a few things you should consider before embarking […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
