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 […]
A picturesque natural pool is the perfect accompaniment to a native bush setting north of Nelson.
Michael Mansvelt designs a garden with a subtropical feel that relates to the architecture surrounding it.
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 […]
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 […]
Featured article from September / October Alfresco Magazine 2009 Landscape designer Sandra Batley investigates the concept of Living Walls, the latest gravity defying technology literally changing the way we view gardens.
Natural Habitats Greenwall has matured since it was installed earlier in the year. Below are two updated images showing growth and progress of this innovative system available under licence from Natural Habitats. Natural Habitats Greenwall October 2009
Auckland , 19 October 2009 – Fullers Group Ltd is proud to support this year’s SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari on Waiheke Island , 7th and 8th November 2009. The Jassy Dean Trust supports sick Waiheke Island children and provides assistance to their families. All funds raised by the Garden Safari are used directly […]
