Our lawns take pride of place in Kiwi homes; SmartGrass shares with us the benefits of having their turf installed for summer.
All in Outdoor Living
Good for the soul
There are boundless treasures that nature has to offer us. Finding ways to connect with these treasures in spaces close to home is the skill of award-winning garden design and planting professionals, Green Therapy.
Swimming upstream
From the mountains to the sea, Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell follows the braided rivers of the South Island, tracing the changing landscape and restoring ecosystems.
Making the leap
With summer upon us, now is the perfect time to consider the benefits of a low-maintenance artificial lawn from SmartGrass to maximise your outdoor space.
Luxurious lawn
For the owners of this beautiful home in the idyllic Lake Hayes area of Central Otago, having SmartGrass installed in the grounds enabled them to achieve their landscaping brief for a perfect lawn.
In harmony with nature
Whatever your outdoor style, Emily Hastie at Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects offers her design ideas for a beautiful spring garden.
Soothing outdoor sanctuary
Kiwis love the outdoors, and our outdoor areas are the ultimate blank canvas – extending our living space and encouraging us to slow down. Resene brings the indoors out with this soothing neutral garden lounge.
Beachside living
Situated on an enviable prominent suburban corner site within walking distance of Sumner village and beach, this home by Borrmeister Architects takes beachside living to a whole new level.
Building a lifestyle
Houses are built for living, but homes are built for life. Dean McGuigan from Golden Homes Canterbury tells us how thoughtful landscaping around your new home can help you build a dream lifestyle.
So far, so perfect
This spacious and refined home designed by Lee Johnstone and built by Wayne Murray Builders achieves an inspirational balance between clean, modern lines and timeless, natural elegance.
Experiencing landscape, the e-bike way
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell, considers the increasing accessibility of the landscape on two wheels.
Embracing the change of season
Emily Hastie from Kamo Marsh Landscape Architects reflects on how autumn’s arrival affects our outdoor spaces.
A home from home
From an earthquake damaged home to a beautiful new Jennian Home – the homeowners and builders of this riverside residence have created a home that is built to last.
New horizons
Just a stone’s throw from the lake and town of Wānaka sits this exquisite forever family home, immaculately built by SMBC Architectural Builders.
Let the sunshine in
Planning for a renovation of the older home on this St Albans site took a dramatic turn when Daryl from DJ Hewitt Builders suggested a radical rethink, resulting in a stunning new home designed for family and positioned for sunshine.
Sustainable character
The ongoing trend towards low maintenance, great looking, highly durable decking has led the One Stop Deck Shop team to tick all the boxes.
Summer, sun and water
Tony Milne from Rough Milne Mitchell Landscape Architects shares his thoughts on the festive season and the benefits of swimming in a natural pool.
Designed to entertain
It’s the perfect time of year to elevate your outdoor space. Goom Landscapes and Compass Pools Christchurch team up to show us how to create multiple low maintenance areas and what to consider when adding a pool to your garden.
Family retreat
The owners of this spacious family sanctuary by Signature Homes set out to create a relaxed holiday feel, and the stunning results have more than exceeded their expectations.
Perfection at the pinnacle
A young family enjoys this elegant, substantial home from Gregg Architectural Builders on one of the highest residential streets in Mt Pleasant, making the most of the views and the environment.