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.
All in Outdoor Living
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.
Outdoor overhaul
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.
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.