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Northern European planting design as a prototype for NZ

Northern European planting design as a prototype for 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 […]

Natural Beauty - Landscape Design Case Study

Natural Beauty – Landscape Design Case Study

A picturesque natural pool is the perfect accompaniment to a native bush setting north of Nelson.

Utilising a Subtropical Plant Palette - Design Case Study

Utilising a Subtropical Plant Palette – Design Case Study

Michael Mansvelt designs a garden with a subtropical feel that relates to the architecture surrounding it.

A Taste of Bali - Design Case Study

A Taste of Bali – Design Case Study

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 […]

Eco-friendly swimming pool revolution reaches NZ

Eco-friendly swimming pool revolution reaches NZ

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 […]

Off the Wall - Living walls

Off the Wall – Living walls

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  Green Wall has grown - new images!

Natural Habitats Green Wall has grown – new images!

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

A “blooming” good day with Fullers at the SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari

A “blooming” good day with Fullers at the SeaLink Jassy Dean Trust Garden Safari

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 […]