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A Job in Patumahoe

A Job in Patumahoe

A short  case study from Designer Gardens Auckland  This job in Patumahoe was built for a couple with three young children, and a limited budget, who wanted a substantial living space outside, which was not just plain, “poured” concrete. We decided to use 600mm X 600mm textured pavers in charcoal colour. The area was quite […]

A Cozy Coastal Bungalow Garden

A Cozy Coastal Bungalow Garden

By Jamie Reid of Jamie Reid Landscape and Garden Design Ltd, WELLINGTON The Situation This lovely early 1930’s cottage is positioned on an East-West axis with a small, potentially private garden at the rear; and a larger part of the section including off-road parking at the front had an existing garden which at best could […]

Wally Richards: Paw Paw - nature's super fruit

Wally Richards: Paw Paw – nature’s super fruit

For both fun and health reasons, Wally suggests growing Paw Paw from seed.

Wally Richards: rain + wind = havoc in the garden

Wally Richards: rain + wind = havoc in the garden

Rain, wind and temperature extremes are battering our gardens – Wally tells us how to manage pests and plants.

Wally Richards: January gardening

Wally Richards: January gardening

There’s plenty to do in the garden during January including managing pests and planting winter veges.

Wally Richards: roses in December

Wally Richards: roses in December

How to grow beautiful, healthy roses and a citrus Christmas gift idea.

Wally Richards: attracting Tui to your garden

Wally Richards: attracting Tui to your garden

If you would love Tui to regularly visit your garden, try Wally’s method to attract them.

Wally Richards:  if you can eat it, grow it!

Wally Richards: if you can eat it, grow it!

Growing your own vegetables is not only kind on your health, it’s kind on your budget.