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Functional beauty for seasonally wet landscapes Designing for boggy soils isn’t just a matter of drainage—it’s a matter of embracing the conditions and specifying plants that thrive in them. Whether it’s a low-lying basin, a swale, a detention zone, or an area with a high water table, there’s no shortage of places across NZ where […]

Auckland, nestled on New Zealand’s North Island, provides a fertile and appealing environment for gardening enthusiasts. With its temperate maritime climate and volcanic soils, the city offers plenty of potential for horticultural success. Yet, like all locations, Auckland comes with its own unique set of challenges. Understanding these is key to cultivating a flourishing garden. […]

Looking to liven up your garden with something vibrant and wildlife-friendly? Meet Callistemon, commonly known as the bottlebrush. With its dramatic, brush-like flowers and hardy disposition, this Australian native is becoming increasingly popular with gardeners in New Zealand. But is it a good choice for supporting local wildlife, particularly pollinators? Let’s take a closer look […]

Summary Guide to Successful planting of Bio-retention swales and basins: Here we have a more in depth and detailed look at green life for bio-rentention swales and basins. In recent years the lack of space for wetlands to clean water prior to outflow to stormwater, and the increase in hard surfaces, has seen the use […]