Abode’s inimitable new columnist, nationally renowned soft landscaping expert and director of Ko & Co, Kim Odering, tells us about the four main ingredients for gardening success.
All in Garden
Four seasons garden
With summer upon us, what do you do with a small backyard, a dog and a desire to create an entertaining space? Problem solved with SmartGrass artificial grass.
Love for the long term
When upgrading your garden landscape, have you ever considered the need for an overarching design and plan? We spoke to Luke Robertson from Epic Landscape Design, on how to create a design that you will love for the long term.
Green for go
Why is this the busiest time of year for artificial grass installations? Well, winter is upon us, and so is the hassle of kids and pets tracking mud inside. We spoke to Jack Kennedy, of SmartGrass, to dispel some of the myths about artificial grass.
The grass is always greener
Laying an artificial lawn can be the key to achieving a beautiful new look for your home. And according to Jack Kennedy of SmartGrass, can also encourage you to change your lifestyle for the better.
The stories we tell
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne, of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects, muses on the role of storytelling in design.
Summer loving
There is much to learn from other cities when it comes to our green spaces. Landscape architect Tony Milne shares his insights following a recent European visit.
Inside out
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne discovers that indoor-outdoor flow is not such a new concept after all.
From the ground up
From muddy paddock to sheltered oasis, Kamo Marsh teamed up with a Halswell family to create this stunning outdoor retreat.
From the ground up
From muddy paddock to sheltered oasis, Kamo Marsh teamed up with a Halswell family to create this stunning outdoor retreat.
Going green
Landscape Architect Tony Milne muses over our predilection for greening in our interior spaces.
How to: Style indoor plants
Inject life into every nook with Jason Chongue’s helpful hints, from his inspiring new book Plant Society.
Bijoux gardening
Add colour and living beauty to your abode with these top tips for small spaces.
Confessions of a beginner gardener
Green to gardening, Studio Home design blogger Julia Atkinson shares her forays into a hobby that has bloomed into ‘an obsession’.