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.
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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.
Fresh fields
Q & A with Emily Hastie, Landscape Architect at Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects
Quick-fire questions
With landscape designer Henry Blakely
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.
A cut above
The team from expert deck builders, The Decking Guys, bring expertise, attention to detail and a focus on quality craftsmanship to each of their outdoor living projects.
Create a space that's right for you
Elaborate outdoor spaces are alluring, but as Landscape Architect Tony Milne explains, all you really need is a space you can enjoy.
Plugged in to outdoor living
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne looks at how technology is creeping into our landscape and garden space.
Inside out
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne discovers that indoor-outdoor flow is not such a new concept after all.
Is native the new green
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne ponders New Zealander’s preoccupation with maintaining green, manicured grass and suggests the possibility of a new approach to the Kiwi lawn.
Go with the Flow
Abode’s Landscape architecture expert Tony Milne reminds us to get close to water this summer, for our own good.
Truly unique
Set the team from Henry Blakely Landscapes to work creating a beautiful bespoke outdoor space and they’re in their element.
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.
Grow your own
Landscape architect Tony Milne ponders over the value of the veggie garden.
Nature's calling
Exploring what an ‘outdoor room’ can do to improve your lifestyle, landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes Hayden Stark shares his ideas.
Take the plunge
Landscape architect and director of Xteriorscapes, Hayden Stark offers some expert pool advice to ensure you don’t get in over your head.
Inner-city oasis
Landscape Architect Tony Milne muses on the makings of successful inner-city living in Christchurch.