Breaking wind in suburbiaWednesday, 16 May 2012There’s something primitively liberating about being in the seclusion of a garden and letting the body behave as nature intended but this really isn’t a story about windy humans.

Autumn garden guide – get the look!Wednesday, 04 April 2012Autumn brings perfect planting conditions – a great time to re-evaluate and revamp parts of the garden. For inspiration, consider these seven distinctive looks.

The rain in New Zealand stays mainly… in the garden!Thursday, 10 November 2011Whatever the weather, here’s how to make the most of a nature’s favour by building your own, native rain-garden.

Karaka of a ChristmasTuesday, 08 November 2011Greg and Toni Charteris can’t wait for Christmas – it will be the first year in their newly completed, Karaka home, a stunning contemporary property that is testimony to their own architectural and interior design skills.

Indoor gardening for city slickersThursday, 29 September 2011 While a glorious garden with an abundance of vegetables and fruit trees may be the dream of many a gardener, if you’re a victim of the ever-expanding city, subdivision living and apartment dwelling don’t leave much room for wide open...

Is spring gardening on your menu? Thursday, 22 September 2011You can almost taste the alluring scent of newly arrived spring in the air so it seems only right that gardening is back on the menu!

Pond-ering over a water feature?Friday, 19 August 2011Winter's a time to get stuck into all those clean-up jobs before spring kicks into gear. With that in mind, here's a garden project you will really... dig!

A Sense of SpaceThursday, 11 August 2011 For many folk, privacy is a priority and in built up areas where sections are small, backyard privacy is paramount. A leafy screen may be the dream, but walls and fences are the way to go when space is tight and time is short. Providing both...

Garden patio blingTuesday, 14 December 2010 Plants soften edges, add colour, vibrancy and in some cases perfume. Often referred to as the garden accessories, cleverly placed pots and containers create a statement, just as a necklace or belt does. Containers create focal points...

Parts to the outdoor plan puzzleFriday, 07 May 2010 Get your lifestyle! Extend your living area to outdoor! Outdoor living plan is a big puzzle! You should consider what will fit into your garden plan and what your needs and priorities are!