On these pages you will find information about : • how to choose a landscaping professional • what questions to ask • key points to check before you engage in any project or arrangement Choosing the right landscaping professional is an important and fundamental decision underpinning the ultimate success of your project. It is the […]
On this page you will find information about being cautious about who you choose to work on your landscape and about qualifications and standards within the industry. The landscape industry is unregulated at present. Its members may belong to Landscaping New Zealand (Landscape Industry Association of New Zealand) or NZILA (New Zealand Institute of Landscape […]
The traditional New Zealand garden centre has been the most common place to buy plants. But when you’re installing larger landscape projects it’s wise to go further afield and look for specialist nurseries and wholesale nurseries. This site has listings of the nurseries in your area. Planting plans and plant lists can be sent to […]
Many contractors offer a design service as part of their business. Some will have formal training. These could be degrees or diplomas in horticulture as well as landscape design. Others will be qualified tradespeople such as builders and tilers. Landscape contractors are supported by a large range of subcontractors and specialists. We recommend reading choosing […]
On this page you’ll find information about the landscape industry in New Zealand. It contains links to specific information about key areas. The Landscape Industry covers all aspects of garden and outdoor design plus construction, maintenance, products and accessories. In New Zealand people who design supply and install landscape services in New Zealand and products are […]
A special issue of New Zealand Geographer considers how Christchurch’s colonial past continues to shape present day life in the city, often in disturbing ways that are unnoticed or denied by many visitors and residents. Dr Julie Cupples of the University of Canterbury, who co-edited the special issue with UC colleague Dr Kevin Glynn, says […]
Auckland Regional Public Health Service is advising people to be careful around poisonous plants after a dog died from eating karaka berries in an Auckland park. Karaka berries are attractive to both children and dogs. The berries fall from the trees in summer, are two and a half to four centimetres long, oval in shape […]
