The size and shape of planting areas are basic to the success of planting. Because of its visual softness, grass can occupy bigger areas than paving without looking bleak, but too much open grass without some definition and enclosure does give a sense of emptiness (rather than spaciousness). There are many locations where paving is […]
Part 3 of a series on designing your garden By Nick Robinson www.nickrobinson.co.nz Autumn This week it seems timely to celebrate autumn and plan planting schemes for the winter. The summer recedes, but autumn can be one of the most beautiful and colourful seasons and the autumn leaf colours last an unusually long time in […]
Designing small gardens can be a challenge. Good planning is the key, which of course applies to all garden design. But in a small garden there are additional issues to think about. Simplicity In a small garden simplicity is the key. Without it small gardens can fail miserably. Simplicity does not mean boring either. A […]
First impressions – make your property stand out If two similar neighbouring houses were for sale and one had a great designed garden, that one would sell faster. In fact, it is often literally the first thing potential buyers look at and are drawn to. It may sound like common sense, but it wasn’t that […]
You may have seen one on a garden makeover show or heard their words of wisdom on the radio, or even had your garden transformed by one… landscape designers , whilst diverse in their individual styles and in the way they present their ideas, have a shared passion for plants, landscapes and the people who […]
