Journal

How a historic gem caught up with the times

When I met the passionate owner of this historic home in Parnell last year, the untapped potential of the back garden was obvious.  Many key ingredients were already features of the site – great aspect, privacy, a character home, and beautiful native and heritage fruit trees. The Rangitoto basalt house was built by stonemason Benjamin Strange […]

Warm Up Winter Special

Our special has been popular, and there are only 5 spaces left for new or existing clients to get 15% off EVERYTHING, until August 31st.   Make your garden the place to be this Spring – but be in quick – with 500 fliers going into letterboxes this weekend, we are sure to fill the […]

Autumn Splendour

Autumn has well and truly arrived.  Goodbye long, balmy days, hello nature’s natural time for harvest and planting.   Brighten your home or outdoor area with gorgeous plants sourced from the best nurseries, delivered direct to your door.  If you need plants, advice on planting or landscape features, or design, I would be delighted to hear from […]

Special Offer for January 2015

Prime Example

This rented villa in Grey Lynn had a neglected and overgrown back garden. After an on-site meeting and survey, a landscape concept plan was drawn up and presented to the client. Taking cues from the existing plants and materials of brick, basalt rock, and timber, we redefined the spaces to create an intimate circular lawn, […]