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 […]
The landscape industry includes gardeners and maintenance contractors. Most landscape contractors offer a maintenance service once they have installed your project, or will be able to recommend a maintenance gardener. There are also specialist maintenance gardeners, sometimes described as amenity horticulturists, who specialise in garden and section care. We recommend reading choosing a professional before […]
A qualified landscape or garden designer will have completed a diploma or advanced certificate (2 year course) or a certificate (1 year course) in Landscape Design.
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 […]
A person using this title will have completed a Bachelor or Masters of Landscape Architecture at Lincoln University or UNITEC. Landscape Architects design large scale commercial/industrial projects and residential landscapes. Those who belong to the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) are bound by a strict code of conduct. We recommend reading choosing a […]
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 […]
