This is the fourth article of a series of short pieces for landscapedesign.co.nz in which I look at current trends and ideas in garden design. Biodiversity and beauty. These vital ingredients of a sustainable human environment are the aim in ecologically designed gardens. In my ecological design approach I combine an understanding of how plants […]
Jamie Reid talks about designing rood top gardens and terraces in Wellinton Roof gardens tend to have a good view, not always, and it’s generally something to do with being on top of a building. Unfortunately with that comes one or two other considerations, especially if you’re in Wellington, like the wind and privacy, or lack […]
This is the third article of a series of short pieces for landscapedesign.co.nz in which I look at current trends and ideas in garden design. I think there is a need to move ‘native’ design in NZ beyond the twin poles of revegetation. On the one hand and garden design with natives on the other to […]
Heritage Gates & Fences has been designing and manufacturing premium timber gates for near on twenty years. Our designs and manufacturing methods have been proven over many years. Our timber gates are constructed using mortise & tenon joints, waterproof structural adhesives and stainless steel fixings ensuring our products are strong and built to last a […]
This is the second of a new series of short pieces for landscapedesign.co.nz in which I look at current trends and ideas in garden design. We live in a biodiversity hotspot (to find out more about what make this the case see the Conservation International website and especially here. What makes us so important to global […]
SurePave is a plastic cellular paving grid for reinforcing grass or gravel where a permeable or porous surface is required. The unique design of this system offers excellent ground reinforcement by creating a surface made up by an open cell structure that can be used with either grass or gravel. SurePave pavers are suitable for […]
This is the first of a new series of short pieces for landscapedesign.co.nz in which I will look at current trends and ideas in garden design. I’ll focus on ideas of ecological design, using both herbaceous perennials and native plants in a new way and how we can realize the potential of home gardens and […]
Ellerslie International Flower Show has been a springboard to international success for Wellington designer Bayley LuuTomes. He has won four gardening medals in three continents in one year, starting with winning the Young Emerging Designer of the year at Ellerslie in March. “It’s been amazing to combine my creativity with my love of gardening and […]
