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Category: Garden & Landscape design education

Asian Fusion

Asian Fusion

by Rebecca Wilson from Earthwork Landscape Architects in Wellington The courtyard area makes use of the sunny, sheltered aspect with a riot of flowering, bold foliage plants, whilst the lower courtyard is shady and used more as a viewing garden.This garden, owned by a couple with Pacific and Asian roots, incorporates a mix of both subtropical and Japanese […]

A Glimpse into the past

A Glimpse into the past

Phillip Smith from O2 Landscapes shares his journal and images about the Ben Dhu Scientific reserve near Lake Ohau giving a rare glimpse at what the Mackenzie Basin would have looked like. Although the beautiful, rolling tussocklands of the South Island form landscapes that are natural in appearance, a large proportion of them are the […]

Think of trees

Think of trees

From Natural Habitats  Once upon a time, when Suzanne Paul reigned queen of the infomercial, calling someone a tree-hugger, was to imply they were a little bit out there – not quite the norm. Now however, as a by-product of a growing focus on sustainability, caring about the environment is no longer the domain of […]

Bargain pot plants for the frugal folk among us

Bargain pot plants for the frugal folk among us

While browsing around a garden centre the recently I spotted a number of flowering annuals and perennials that are perfect for small pot plants. At this time of the year most of the annuals in punnets or cell packs have grown to a good size and many are already flowering. Most packs have about 6 […]