Pros and Cons of artificial lawns
The use of artificial grass has increased exponentially in the past few years and it is now an accepted part of the New Zealand...
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May 1, 20213 min read
It’s raining again...
Placing concrete correctly isn’t rocket science, but there are a few pitfalls to avoid to get a structurally strong and aesthetically...
Mar 1, 20214 min read
The birds and the bees
A growing number of clients are asking landscape professionals to assist them in attracting birds and insects (mainly bees) to their...
Mar 1, 20213 min read
Sun shade structures
BRANZ sheds light on some key considerations when adding shade structures to your clients’ property Tensile fabric roof structures and...
Dec 1, 20203 min read
Outdoor Exposure
An exposed aggregate finish is the name given to concrete where the top layer of cement paste has been removed to reveal the aggregate....
Oct 1, 20206 min read
Fully Covered – Applied Finished (Part 2)
The prime ingredients in successfully finishing a construction project are good-quality coatings combined with the correct preparation...
Aug 1, 20205 min read
Fully Covered – Applied Finishes (Part 1)
The prime ingredients in successfully finishing a construction project are good-quality coatings combined with the correct preparation...
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Landscape influences on building performance
Because landscape design and construction is often carried out adjacent to or as an extension to buildings, the interaction between the...
Mar 1, 20204 min read
Retaining the right approach
As mentioned in the MBIE article on the previous page, some retaining walls are exempt from consent, while others are not. Read more...
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