Water Features, Auckland New Zealand, NZ. Kumeu Garden Center.




Tranquil water features from The Landscaping Company, Kumeu Garden Centre, SH16, Kumeu. Seen here on display at the Kumeu Garden Show was a huge birdbath, leaf water wall, and bubbling ern water feature. Auckland landscaping ideas New Zealand, NZ. Landscape design.

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