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Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from kitset pergolas to balustrades, fencing and louvres. Check out our top product picks below! BBI kitset kwila pergola: outdoor living made easy The BBI Kitset Kwila Pergola is a recently launched innovation available exclusively at Mitre 10. Designed with Kiwi backyards in mind, this pergola makes it simple for landscapers to create a stylish, sheltered outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining, or dining. For clients
Nov 1, 20254 min read


Cooler, Greener, Smarter
Extreme weather events are causing higher temperatures and flash floods in urban areas – due in large part to a growing footprint of conventional concrete surfaces, which trap heat and block rain from soaking into the ground. Permcon offers a solution As highlighted in the BRANZ article on pages 10-11 of this magazine, we can’t keep paving our cities the same way – we need smarter, greener, infrastructure. Permcon permeable concrete offers a practical way forward. It looks li
Nov 1, 20252 min read


Smart surfaces: Making outdoor dreams possible with Permcon
As Kiwi homeowners push to get more out of their properties, adding basketball courts, tennis courts and putting greens, landscapers are increasingly running into a common problem – site coverage limits Most district plans across New Zealand restrict how much of a property can be covered by hard, impermeable surfaces, such as concrete and asphalt. For sites already at or near their maximum coverage, even a single additional paved court can push the build over the line – stopp
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving to decking to plants and everything in between. Check out our top fencing picks below! Finn contour: High-end looks, easy installation If you’re looking for a high-end fencing option that’s as practical as it is stylish, the Finn Contour Panel ticks all the boxes. This clever, powder-coated aluminium panel is simple to assemble and install and comes available in flat-pack form, making it easy to pick off the
Sep 1, 20253 min read


Design and build the perfect pergola
Engineered timber specialist Prolam has introduced a practical five-step process to help landscape professionals design and build pergolas that are strong, stylish and built to last A pergola can completely transform an outdoor space – offering shade, shelter an living and entertaining. From alfresco dining and poolside retreats to elegant entryways and garden features, pergolas remain one of the most versatile and impactful features in outdoor design. For landscapers, th
Sep 1, 20252 min read


The hidden cost of conventional concrete
As urban spaces grow, so does the amount of concrete and asphalt covering our landscapes. These hard, impermeable surfaces increase...
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
In the world of landscaping, where durability meets design, Future Post is making waves by turning New Zealand’s plastic waste into...
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Retaining walls are a fantastic way to transform your clients’ outdoor spaces, while adding value to their homes by creating more usable...
May 1, 20252 min read


Ensuring compliance for retaining wall barriers
Get the best compliant solution for your project that complements the landscape, at an affordable rate! As residential development in...
May 1, 20252 min read


Making skilled staff a priority
Creating stunning and functional outdoor spaces is all in a day’s work for Murphy Landscapes, which prides itself on growing its staff –...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Hard surfaces without the heat
Permcon permeable concrete offers a perfect compromise for those seeking hard surfaces without intensifying the ‘heat island’ effect...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from plants to water features and everything in between Garden New Zealand’s...
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Get ahead of granny flat site coverage rules
While granny flats may soon be exempt from consent, homeowners still need to be mindful of site coverage regulation in their area. Here’s...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


How to prepare a cricket wicket
Preparing a cricket wicket, especially one used by professionals, takes a level of skill that some landscapers may not have considered...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Mitre 10 featured products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from fencing to decking to plants and everything in between Sustainable fencing...
Jan 1, 20253 min read


Maintaining pervious surfaces
Permcon permeable concrete provides a hardwearing course for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, while acting as filter system for...
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Get your 'sum insured' right
Getting the sum insured right is critical to ensure you’re paying the right premium and getting the cover you expect, explains insurance...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


The lease you can do
Get the top-notch John Deere equipment you need when you need it with flexible leases from Brandt In the contracting industry, the...
Nov 1, 20242 min read


Mitre 10 Featured Products
Mitre 10 offers every product landscapers might need – from paving to decking to plants and everything in between. Check out our top...
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Ensuring compliance for retaining wall barriers
Get the right compliant solution for your project that complements the landscape, at an affordable rate! As residential development in...
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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