Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers and restricting...
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Sep 23 min read
Creating green walls with climbers and fedges
Many new-build and land packages focus on maximising build space, while reducing planting space, which can result in small, impersonal...
Sep 24 min read
Functional fences
Fences, screens and walls are fundamental aspects of landscape design and construction, defining borders, creating spaces and providing...
Sep 24 min read
Don’t blow me over!
While we can’t change New Zealand’s gusty climate, there’s plenty we can do to minimise its impact. Clever siting of buildings, modifying...
Jul 15 min read
The unseen engine powering our cities
Our growing urban population increasingly lives on sections that are radically shrinking in size. Green space is often lost at the...
Jul 15 min read
Planting sustainably
Landscapers are coming under increased pressure to consider the environmental implications of their work – whether that’s from regulation...
May 14 min read
Retaining the right approach
Some retaining walls are exempt from consent, while others are not. Read more about when a consent is required, what to consider from a...
May 13 min read
Landscaping on a slope
New Zealand’s hilly landscape can present both challenges and opportunities for landscapers. In this article, expert Jon Muller discusses...
Mar 13 min read
The science of low-flammability planting
Wildfires can be a major threat during hotter, drier months, but with smarter planting, you can help reduce the risk to your client’s...
Mar 14 min read
Are you an oak or pine person?
Maybe you just enjoy working with trees – but, like caring for pets, they need to be selected and treated differently according to their...
Mar 12 min read
Greener summer grass?
Readylawn’s Roger Morgan explores some heat-resistant grass types that will keep lawns looking great throughout the summer months It...
Mar 12 min read
Sun-loving plants
Putting the right plant in the right site is vitally important for hot and dry areas. In this article, Rebecca Hughes from Blue Mountain...
Mar 12 min read
Planting near pools
Recently, while I was at my local outdoor pool, I couldn’t help noticing that the whole 40 or so minutes I was swimming, the attendant...
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Plants for a classic white garden
A classic white garden is perfect if your clients want you to create solace in the space. Horticulture expert Rebecca Hughes details...
Dec 22, 20233 min read
How to manage coastal gardens
If you live in New Zealand, the chances are you’ll need to manage a garden influenced by coastal conditions. In this article,...
Dec 22, 20234 min read
Slowing the flow – part 2
Onsite stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. In the second of this two-part series, we...
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Top tropical tips
The tropical look is appealing to many, but how can landscapers strike a balance between giving clients what they want and making...
Nov 1, 20233 min read
Slowing the flow – Part 1
On-site stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. In the first of this two-part series, we...
Sep 4, 20234 min read
Using pervious concrete to manage stormwater
In modern cities could porous surfaces be the answer to growing flood risks? Auckland received an entire summer’s worth of rain in one...
Sep 4, 20234 min read
How to deal with wet areas
With spring upon us, landscapers around the country will be dealing with the effects of wet weather – but how many know how to properly...
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