The Kiwi backyard is a space for bringing people together to play, relax and eat. In Part 2 of this series, Rebecca Hughes looks at apple trees – an all-time favourite for adding life-enhancing sustenance to outdoor spaces There are a wide variety of edible fruits to pick from, but none as dependably delicious as the apple (Malus domestica). Apples first came to New Zealand with the missionary Samuel Marsden in 1819 and now there are thousands of varieties available. While o

Choosing trees is as much about foresight as it is about aesthetics. In this expert guide, Jon Muller explains how selecting the right species – and siting it carefully – can turn potential problems into long-term landscape assets When I visit more established gardens, there are often large trees on site. However, they are regularly not suitable for the location in terms of their size and position in the landscape. Estate agents love to say ‘location, location, location’ – an

The Kiwi backyard is a space for bringing people together to play, relax – and eat. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Rebecca Hughes...

Invasive weeds can destroy the most carefully planned and executed garden – and blight the whole neighbourhood! In this article,...

While we tend to think of landscaping as a purely visual aesthetic, interpreting layers of colour and texture, our sense of smell can...

Gardens can be created from a wide or limited colour palette. In this article, Rebecca Hughes from Blue Mountain Nurseries shares some...

Prunus ‘Awanui’ on a 1.7m standard (left) vs a low-worked variety (right). This is a cultivar of the Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis)...

There are many benefits to integrating ponds as part of your client’s landscape, yet many landscapers shy away from them due to perceived...

As climates change, landscapers need to consider which plants best suit the climate and environment in their clients’ gardens. In this...