From fashion to landscapes – one designer’s journey
Lyndell Shannon talks to us about her journey from studying fashion to her successful career as a Landscape Designer.
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Jul 30, 2011 | 0 comments
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Rain woman
Kirsten Sach’s rain-gardens not only purify water before it enters the stormwater system, they also enhance the lives of the plants around them.
Jul 07, 2011 | 0 comments
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Northern European planting design as a prototype for NZ
Part 2 of Philip Smith’s essay on the adaptation of Northern European naturalistic planting model to NZ.
May 31, 2011 | 0 comments
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Northern European planting design as a prototype for NZ
The following essay was presented by Philip Smith (o2 Landscapes) at the International Plant Propagators’ Society conference in Auckland. Below is the first of the two part essay. Pluralism in design Modern culture (and particularly design) seems to be heavily concerned with reinventing almost everything. This has been evident in New Zealand gardens, where we […]
May 26, 2011 | 0 comments
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Natural Beauty – Landscape Design Case Study
A picturesque natural pool is the perfect accompaniment to a native bush setting north of Nelson.
May 18, 2011 | 0 comments
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Influencing Design – Te Mata Peak Garden Case Study
Philip Smith from O2 Landscapes designs a Te Mata Peak garden using a distinctive range of plants, including species found nowhere other than on the Peak itself.
Apr 18, 2011 | 0 comments
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A Taste of Bali – Design Case Study
A little slice of paradise is created for a couple and their elegant Herne Bay villa. The owners of this Auckland property approached Sandra Batley from Flourish about transforming the small entrance garden to their villa. They were looking for ideas to create a dramatic subtropical garden that was lush and evoked a modern Balinese […]
Apr 04, 2011 | 0 comments
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Changing Spaces – Design Case Study
A dated 1980s’ garden received a comprehensive makeover to create a subtropical Bali-inspired outlook.
Words Soraya Nicholas Photography Thomas Law.
When the owners of this Auckland property approached landscape designer Mark Read from Natural Habitats about transforming their garden, they were busy planning renovations to their home. The house was being altered to include large sliding glass doors facing out to the courtyard, and they wanted to create a connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces.
Dec 14, 2010 | 0 comments
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