Outdoor chic
Setting the scene outdoors is just as important now as interior design, especially during the warmer months. Outdoor living adds a whole new dimension to a home and choosing the right pieces will mean both comfort and function. Here are some tips from Metropol: Function – Think about how you want each outdoor […]
Bird-pleasing plants: Lushingtons
At this time of year the birds have a little more chirp in their voices and if you’d like to make the most of this free entertainment, plant some bird-friendly plants and they’ll come flocking. The song of the bellbird and tui is something special and even though they’re native birds, you don’t […]
Productive and pretty: Terra Viva
These days, the word ‘containers’ conjures up the big steel rectangles stuck either in the Suez Canal or the wrong ports. But gardeners know that there’s another whole world of containers that can always be in the right place. Short of space or sunshine? Containers are your answer because of their flexibility; most […]
Make an entrance
The first aspect of a home many people notice is the front door. In real estate terms it is called kerb appeal, and there is nothing easier if you want to make a statement than to freshen a front door with a new coat of paint, or by installing a custom wood or […]
Think big
Trees are nature’s eye candy, and there’s nothing like mature trees to add impact in a garden. Even if you’re building new and starting your landscaping from scratch, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t include a few mature specimens to make it look more established. They’re big, elegant, and beautiful and they bring […]
Sustainable gardening
Gardening sustainably just makes sense in this fragile world of climate change and environmental damage. Actually doing it in your own backyard does take a little effort, but more and more New Zealand gardeners are finding that every step is worth it to create a garden that not only looks after your plants […]
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