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Ecological design models for New Zealand urban areas

Ecological design models for New Zealand urban areas

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 […]

Beams & Timber Direct Ltd - building a solid reputation

Beams & Timber Direct Ltd – building a solid reputation

Julie from Beams & Timber Direct tells us about some of their recent projects.

"Greening the Rubble" wins growing support

“Greening the Rubble” wins growing support

A community response to the Canterbury earthquakes has received a prestigious local award for building temporary parks and gardens on damaged sites.

Roof garden magic:  before & after case study

Roof garden magic: before & after case study

Virtuoso Landscape Design creates a relaxing rooftop haven in Auckland.

A Taste of Bali - Design Case Study

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 […]

Focus on Pool Safety and Supervision

Focus on Pool Safety and Supervision

Swish Automation and Watersafe Auckland have co-produced a new PoolSafe Supervision brochure. It provides a new look at pool, spa and water safety promotion in an effort to reduce death by drowning especially for children in the 0 – 6 age grouping. The brochure has been designed to improve the awareness of parents and caregivers […]

Landscape Design Workshops - Design your own garden

Landscape Design Workshops – Design your own garden

Greenwall installed in The Department Store

Greenwall installed in The Department Store

Green is the new Black Takapuna is now home to New Zealand’s newest and most innovative venture, The Department Store, providing a multi-dimensional fashion, art and beauty experience across three floors. The project was spearheaded by Stephen Marr, Karen Walker and Dan Gosling from Black Box. The Department Store showcases the very best of fresh, […]