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Unique landscaping ideas that don’t cost the earth
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Transform your backyard into an entertainer's oasis with these affordable landscaping ideas. Begin with a thorough tidy-up to create a clean slate before planning your makeover.
Create a multi-functional space by designing distinct zones:
- Group areas for dining and socialising
- Play spaces for kids
- A private retreat for relaxation
Incorporate "garden to table" elements like raised vegetable beds and espaliered fruit trees to make your garden productive. A clear plan is key to creating a beautiful outdoor space.
Can’t see the forest for the trees? Time for a tidy up.
City Home of the Year 2021 finalist, Concrete Copper House by Smith Architects, enjoys a beautiful position beside the Waimairi Stream, a thin tributary of the Avon River.
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Taking inspiration from the surrounding natural environment, a permeable garden featuring an array of native plants creates a truly local experience in this Tasman Bay garden surrounding a house on the estuary by Jerram Tocker Barron Architects. Image: Virginia Woolf
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