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Subalpine beauty in the Mackenzie Basin - a Findaplant.co.nz article

Subalpine beauty in the Mackenzie Basin – a Findaplant.co.nz article

Subalpine scrub and dry grasslands serve as the basis for the planting at this Tekapo garden. By Philip Smith from o2 Landscapes.

One-off Consultations

One-off Consultations

If you’re already a skilled gardener, you might just need some professional reassurance and guidance before embarking on your project. A one-off consultation might be all you need. The designer will give you on-the-spot advice on one or two aspects of your landscape and provide sketches and notes. This could take 1-2 hours depending on […]

Creating a Brief for your Designer or Architect

Creating a Brief for your Designer or Architect

On this page you will find information about preparing a design brief and getting a feel for the potential of your landscape.

The Landscape & Garden Design Process

The Landscape & Garden Design Process

On these pages you will find information about working with a designer. It will help you understand the process they work through to achieve your ultimate landscape. Most Landscape Architects or Designers work through a formal design process made up of a series of important incremental steps before presenting a final concept. This is an […]

Rules & Regulations

Rules & Regulations

On this page you will find information about rules, laws and regulations that can affect landscape projects. What do you need to consider? Many laws affecting landscaping are Acts of Parliament. Examples include the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act and the Resource Management Act. Each council tends to have their own interpretation when enforcing these […]

Lighting a High Country Home

Lighting a High Country Home

Extreme conditions demand a quality solution. So when the owners of this stunning high country estate looked to highlight the outside of their magnificent brick clad home, the choice of light fixtures was simple. In this case study we take a break from landscape lighting and look at how HUNZA lights were employed to light […]

Landscape Architect or Designer?

Landscape Architect or Designer?

When beginning this process, it is important you fully appreciate and understand the landscape design profession.

Advice

Choosing a Gardener

On this page you will find information about finding a professional to maintain your landscape. Finding the right maintenance gardener for your landscape is as important as the overall design.