Tag Archives: Landscaping


Summer Entertaining preparation

Summer is around the corner… the nights are a little longer and temperatures getting warmer. This past Labour weekend prompted a few of the Home Show team to take the plunge and haul the barbecue out of storage in anticipation of summer entertaining & nights at the grill. We expect...

Landscaping in Winter giving you the chills? 

Sure, when its cold and grey outside Landscaping and Gardening is often the last thing on the minds of most homeowners, but this can actually be an ideal time to tackle some outdoor projects. Yes, if you decide to take on a garden renovation between June and August in New...

Reno planning like a pro

Planning to Perfection We’ve all heard the key to a successful renovation is in the planning; a project that’s completed both on time and most importantly within budget is key to enjoying your newly renovated kitchen, bathroom or outdoor area.  The Auckland Home Show is your best option for beginning...

Renovations

If you’re in the market for some reno work before summer – then we’ve got the ideas and inspiration for you! Kiwis love their homes.  We love selling them, we love buying them and above all we love to personalise and hopefully add value to them thanks to some renovation...

Deck Envy

Kiwis love a back deck, it’s in our cultural makeup.  But what are the top decking trends for 2018?  We’ve rounded up our top finds for you! Extending out your living space to ‘bring the outside in’ is second nature to Kiwis.  We love to combine the best of both...

Backyard Drama

With the Auckland Harbour Bridge upgrading its lighting department, we thought it time to address our own outdoor lighting situation; and while a rainbow colour spectrum might not be your thing, it pays to look at your outdoor area and see where you can shine a light. [caption id="attachment_3170" align="alignnone"...

Garden & Landscaping Trends

Did you hear that? It’s the collective sigh of garden designers everywhere. Natives and drought tolerant plants, container plantings, and edible gardens are at last no longer a trend, but are here to stay. In their wakes is a mountain of new ideas ready to be reflected in the garden in...