Is your backyard in need of a revamp? Spring is the perfect time of year to take a fresh look at your plants and trees and get the garden ready for the warmer weather.
All in Outdoor Living
A little bit of bush in the backyard
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne ponders the incredible outdoor paradise we all share and how to incorporate it into our own patch of wilderness.
Looking good on the outside
As we make our way towards the warmer seasons, Steve and Belinda Ellis from Bayleys Fendalton share their thoughts on how to get your home ready for outdoor living.
What a transformation!
Enjoy your outdoor area all year round with Louvre Concepts.Create a cozy outdoor room to make the most out of your space no matter the season.
Feel inspired
We spoke with Paul Roper-Gee of Canopy Landscape architects after the company’s recent wins at the Registered Master Landscapers annual awards.
A healthy place
Tony Milne from Rough and Milne considers the restorative influence of nature and his work on Ōtautahi’s Te Marino hospital garden.
Reaping what you sow
Our gardening guru Kim Odering from KO & Co, lends her advice on how to get the best results from your garden this season.
An ode to autumn
As summer passes to autumn, our resident landscape architect, Tony Milne from Rough and Milne, celebrates the hues and the bounty of this golden season.
The house that Shearer built
This classically renovated home from Character Builders and MCD Architecture is a seamless blend of old and new, with a surprising family history.
The future looks green
To get a handle on what’s new in outdoor spaces, we caught up with expert Emily Hastie from Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects.
Get growing
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.
Twice the style
The team from Nathan Cook Builders had their work cut out delivering two beautiful homes on this prime Fendalton site, and the experienced team rose to the challenge with stunning results.
Zen harmony
This calm, airy, light-filled Merivale residence was designed with entertaining and relaxation in mind by Borrmeister Architects and Alpine Housing. Warm cedar and cool Timaru bluestone are used both within and outside the home, imbuing it with a sense of balance and tranquility.
Mediterranean memories
In a secluded position overlooking Pegasus Bay, sits this cherished 20-year-old family home, expertly updated by DJ Hewitt Builders and Johnston Architects.
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.
Open day
Blurring the boundary between indoors and out, this inspiring family home combines a laidback lifestyle with subtly sophisticated interiors.
All in one
Creating a beautiful garden can take a lot of work and time. If you don’t have the time or the green fingers, Goom Landscapes share a few tips to keep in mind when creating your piece of paradise.
Living outdoor life to the fullest
For style-conscious lovers of low maintenance living, Millboard decking from Forté Flooring creates beautiful outdoor spaces where people can relax and socialise, all year round.
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.
Neighbourly love
Tony Milne of Rough and Milne Landscape Architects reflects on the nature of comradery, privacy and a lockdown spent in the company of good neighbours.