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Transform your Kiwi backyard into an entertainer's oasis with these affordable landscaping ideas. Start with a thorough tidy-up by pruning and weeding to create a clean slate for your project.
Plan your space by creating distinct zones for dining, kids' play, and private relaxation. Incorporate a garden-to-table element with raised vegetable beds, herbs, and even espaliered fruit trees for smaller gardens. With a clear plan, you can create a functional and beautiful outdoor space for everyone to enjoy.
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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