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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: 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:  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.

Tree planting 101

Tree planting 101

The Gorge Nursery offers a step by step guide to planting a tree.

Wally Richards:  the wonderful raised garden

Wally Richards: the wonderful raised garden

Wally explains how to build a simple raised garden, perfect for growing vegetables.

Wally Richards: it's a kinda magic

Wally Richards: it’s a kinda magic

Wally Richards writes that he’s found the greatest gardening product since the invention of the spade.

Talking garden design with Caroline Wesseling

Talking garden design with Caroline Wesseling

Garden designer Caroline Wesseling shares her thoughts on planting, colour and what makes a great garden.