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Transform your backyard into a Kiwi oasis with affordable landscaping ideas. Begin with a thorough tidy-up by pruning, weeding, and clearing out old plants to create a fresh canvas.
Plan your space by creating distinct zones for different uses, such as a dining area, a kids' play space, and a private retreat. Incorporate features like a fire pit or water feature. Embrace the garden to table concept with raised vegetable beds, herbs, and fruit trees to create a productive, enjoyable outdoor haven.
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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