A Kelburn beauty: design case study
Rachael from HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery takes us through a recently completed garden renovation project close to home.
Tag: "Design"
Aug 03, 2011 | 0 comments
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Green walls: blurring the line between horticulture and art
The bar is usually the liveliest place in any hotel, but The Square Bar at the new Hotel Novotel Auckland Airport has literally taken on a life of its own. The bar’s centre piece is a stunning two story Natural Habitats green wall.
Jul 19, 2011 | 0 comments
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Talking garden design with Caroline Wesseling
Garden designer Caroline Wesseling shares her thoughts on planting, colour and what makes a great garden.
Jun 11, 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 style. They [...]
Apr 04, 2011 | 0 comments
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A Complete Garden Remodel – Design Case Study
The complete remodeling of this stately Auckland home called for a garden design that reinforced the grandeur of the house.
The original driveway/motor court and expanse of uninspiring lawn did not meet the owner’s expectations for their garden. Natural Habitats design and build team was brought on board to make the owner’s vision for a serene, [...]
Mar 02, 2011 | 0 comments
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Eco-friendly swimming pool revolution reaches NZ
A truly natural alternative to chemically reliant conventional swimming pools is now available in New Zealand.
Motueka-based Natural Pools NZ Limited, owned by accomplished landscape architect Alex Traut and Dr Hans Brutscher, is the exclusive agent for internationally-renowned Biotop Pools, an Austrian company that has designed and constructed over 3000 natural swimming pools in a quarter [...]
Mar 01, 2011 | 2 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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Central London to Coastal Living Island Style
Five years ago Karen and Mike Robertson were living in Central London, happily unaware a new home was waiting for them in New Zealand.
With two young boys and busy careers, they were considering what next… “Our lives were lovely; yet we weren’t quite sure of our next step. We were fortunate at that time to [...]
Jan 25, 2010 | 0 comments
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