Landscape Designer Blog New Zealand

Planting / Concept plan, Auckland New Zealand. Full section Concept and Planting plan with perspective sketch attached. Planting plans show images of plants used in the planting plan for easy reference. All plans are drawn to scale and include hard landscaping features, positioning of driveway, fences, paving. To ask about getting a landscape design drawn up for your property please email or phone txt us for more information.

There are some great new Pseudopanax varieties around. Very colourful within any landscape design. For more landscaping advice and ideas you can Email us for more information on what NZ NATIVE plants may suit your gardens. nzlandscapes@gmail.com  

Well Winter is here. The gardens are taking some heavy winds and the landscape looks a bit battered around here at the moment. Not so great for photos. Some Winter design tips include: Make sure all new Roses are firmly staked Ensure mulch is placed on any exposed soils Reduce watering indoor plants Increase composting temperature with lawn clippings Remove old veges from gardens to avoid disease Some of our landscapes in New Zealand really show off in Winter. Check out the Pukeiti Gardens in New Plymouth. NZ. Link to Pukeiti Gardens for a look at the amazing display of Rhododendrons.

Ellerslie International Flower Show 2010, Hagley Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. You have less than a week now to get your tickets for this world renowned flower show. (Photo above. Garden sculpture at the entrance of the Christchurch Rose Gardens) The Ellerslie flower show was once held in Auckland but is now located in the garden city of Christchurch. Set in the outstanding gardens of Hagley Park, centrally located in the city of Christchurch with it's many cafes and restaurants the scene is set for another memorable flower show. You can see the Ellerslie Flower Show website and book your tickets here: http://www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz/

With the heat of summer one of the best New Zealand drought resistant NZ native plants is the Astelia nervosa 'Westland', favoured by landscapers and gardeners alike. Found to grow in most well drained soils and dry sites, we have found that they will grow in very poor soils or tight containers and show no real signs of stress. They do require a good water every couple of weeks and the occasional fertiliser, but seem to do well in harsh situation. Clump forming they will spread to approx 400mm high and 400mm wide or more, if left to go for it in the open ground they can cover a good amount of ground area quite quickly.

In New Zealand our summer gardens are often in high humidity attracting many Pest and Disease problems. Organic solutions often work well, with a little understanding of how the garden can fend for itself using plants from the garden itself for sprays the question is asked 'Why use commercial sprays'? Below is one of our favourite Organic sprays: For Pests like Aphid, Caterpillar, Thrip, (sucking or chewing insects) prepare a spray of: Ingredients- 1 Whole Garlic. (approx 10 cloves). 2 Good hand fulls of fresh Mint leaves. 1 Whole Onion, skins and all. 1/8 cup Vegetable oil. Preparation method: -Crush garlic cloves, roughly chop mint leaves, dice up Onion and throw all of this into a 10L bucket. -Half fill with bucket with hot water, add the vegetable oil and stir in well. Leave to soak for 4-5 hours. -Once cooled, pour the mixture into another bucket through a fine sieve or muslin to remove the leaf etc. There should be around 1/3 bucket of liquid. -Fill bucket to half way wit...

Chilli Varieties for New Zealand Summer Vege gardens. Vegetable gardening advice from local Landscaper and designer in Auckland NZ. Chilli- Hungarian Yellow. Shown above. - Producing tapered fruit that mature from green to yellow to red and have a mild sweet flavour. Chosen for the home gardener for it's consistent performance in the garden. - Great for salsa, salads, stir-frying and roasting. Chilli- Serrano. Colourful fruits that mature to purple - black. - Bullet shaped 5-6cm fruits, Said to be 5 times hotter than Jalapeno Chilli. - Good for salsa as they dont have tin walls that would normally require staming or peeiling. Chilli- Habanero Red. Another consistent home garden vege variety. Grows well in container or pot. - Producing HOT small twisted green to red fruits. - Plant when night time temps are above 13.c, may need a stake for support.

Landscaping ideas NZ. Before / After Design Photos Sketches. New Zealand Landscaping. Originally uploaded by nzlandscapes Landscaping ideas NZ. Photo enhancement / Design sketches included in the Concept plan will give you a clear understanding of how your garden will look after installation. To enquire about Landscape Concept plans Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.

Landscape designer in Auckland NZ. Perspective sketchs to accompany the landscape concept plans. The landscaping and design followed the natural flow of the land, native New Zealand plants were incorporated into the design, and all varieties suggested are climate tolerant (Dry Shade loving plants), Phormium varieties mixed and Cyathea Tree Ferns.

Auckland landscaper in New Zealand NZ. Landscape design/designer. Special offer on landscape design!!! 25% off Concept plans and we will throw in a free planting plan with any concept plan during the SPRING season 2009. Are you stuck for spring landscape design ideas for your New Zealand garden? A landscape designer will arrive on site to view your garden and offer landscaping options for your individual situation. Having a landscape concept plan drawn up allows you to see the garden as a visual experience. Using perspective sketches and plant options to create the essence of the garden. The landscape plan will help you or a landscaper to plant up the garden from an easy to read planting plan. Your landscape plan will keep the job on track and assists in getting the garden plant placement correct. Plans shown here included perspective sketches and a full landscape report to support the design. The first step to achieving an outstanding garden is to have a consultation with a qualified ...

As a show of our commitment to total customer satisfaction, we are currently offering until the end of March 2009, 20% savings on 'Master Landscape Plans' designed for New Zealand customers. Work directly with our designer to create your dream garden and receive 20% reduced price on the 'Master Plan' landscape design package we have available ('Master Plan' includes Concept Plan, Perspective Sketches and Planting Plans). Also, if you book in for an on-site Landscape Consultation before the end of March 2009 you will also go in the prize draw to win a NZLANDSCAPES Original Oil Painting to the value of $300.00. EMAIL HERE to book a consultation now.

Landscape Design in Auckland New Zealand, NZ. The design process includes concept drawings and preliminary plans for the client to consider. Here the Concept landscape design includes a perspective sketch of the final landscape design as the garden would look installed. Plant photos also included give the client an idea of the types of plants to be used within the landscape design. NZ designers at NZLANDSCAPES work to include all aspects of the clients 'Wish List'. To see your garden on paper helps the client to visualise the completed garden. To enquire about a Landscape design for your property please email or phone us for further assistance and see what we can do to help you achieve your dream garden. Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.

Parnell Rose Gardens. The Dove-Myer Robinson rose gardens situated at 85 to 87 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand NZ. The gardens are stunning at this time of year October - December. Some 5000+ rose bushes showcasing new and old rose varieties, many of which have been bred by internationally celebrated rose breeders. The park is also home to some remarkable native trees - the oldest Manuka and largest Pohutukawa in Auckland.. The cottage-style garden offers excellent examples of heritage roses. If you have ever thought about incorporating Roses into your gardens you can speak with one of our Landscape Designers about the right Roses for you. You can Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.

More photos of Parnell Rose Gardens, Auckland New Zealand.

Landscape Consultation New Zealand NZ. Stage 1: Landscape consultation / client brief. The client in this case was in a panic! As well as being in dire need of some assistance helping her decide what to do with the somewhat destructed rear area to her yard, she also had no idea where to start designing, or where to go to get plants and stone. Her former back yard was reduced to a pile of earth and a huge hole where large sections of concrete were removed from where previous home owners had laid large blocks for vehicular parking. Recovered from the excavation were some six hundred or so (previously used) paving stones that she hoped would be able to be incorporated into the final landscape design. There are also two healthy Cordyline australis in the area to be retained, so the idea was also to be to include these current plantings amongst the plantings suggested by the designer. Predominantly New Zealand native plant species were to be used in combination with New Zealand stone. The ...

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.

Spring Clivia in flower. Certain signs of spring when Clivia are in flower. This amazing specimen produced by Dr Keith Hammett. Auckland New Zealand. Kumeu flower show. NZ.

Pizza Ovens are the perfect way to entertain friends in your garden, all season pizza ovens created by leisure designs. Enhance any garden or landscape with a practical garden feature. Auckland landscaping ideas, New Zealand. For contact details Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.

Unique WoodNZ. Specialists in outdoor furniture. A wonderful range of classic Nz garden furniture. This Deck Chair was incredibly comfortable with moulded back and seat slats. Landscaping ideas Auckland New Zealand. NZ. For contact info Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.

Kumeu Garden Show Auckland NZ, Ceramic ornaments and garden features. The snail garden ornament has brilliant detail. Landscaping ideas for New Zealand gardeners. For contact details Email NZLANDSCAPES designer HERE.