One of the most interesting challenges associated with designing gardens for progressive buildings is bedding them back into the context of the neighbourhood in which they are situated, writes Philip Smith from O2 Landscapes.
Wally explains how to build a simple raised garden, perfect for growing vegetables.
Editor Tim Durrant writes that for designers, defining spaces is often a challenge but discovers help is at hand with two new Terrascape products.
Lyndell Shannon talks to us about her journey from studying fashion to her successful career as a Landscape Designer.
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.
Garden designer Caroline Wesseling shares her thoughts on planting, colour and what makes a great garden.
Part 2 of Philip Smith’s essay on the adaptation of Northern European naturalistic planting model to 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 […]
