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26 Style | landscaping Love Your Lawn Landscape architect Craig Wilson looks at the options and benefits of artificial lawns. Landscaping projects can generally be broken down into two distinct components: the ‘hardscape’ and the ‘softscape’. A key element of the ‘softscape’ in Canterbury residential gardens is the humble lawn. Our childhood memories of backyard cricket, making daisy chains and backyard summer picnics were all made possible by the green slab of lawn that Dad mowed every Saturday afternoon. For the landscape designer, a lawn is a valuable tool in creating a restful open space with strong contrast to the texture, layering and form of garden beds and the hard precise lines of built landscape elements. In summer, an expanse of a lawn is a welcome cooling element in sharp contrast with the reflection and glare of hard surfaces. The ideal lawn has been often viewed as a weed-free ‘monocultural’ wonder and is often the pride of its watchful owner. However, the effort to create this impression is not for the faint-hearted and requires a strict year-round schedule of irrigation, fertilisation, spraying, de-thatching and mowing. If you want the look but don’t want the work, a viable alternative to a traditional ‘browntop and fescue’ lawn is one of the many artificial turf products available. The term ‘artificial’ never sounds good and is enough to put many off. However, it is increasingly becoming the lawn of choice – even here in ‘lawn proud’ Canterbury. The benefits of artificial turf are obvious, but worth the time to mention. Firstly, you don’t need to mow it much… and secondly, it looks as good all year as the day it went down. For the homeowner who travels and wants to come home to pristine lush green without the thought of mowing ankle-length lawn, it can be a no-brainer. It can also be a great solution to that problematic shady area where you’ve tried and tried unsuccessfully to get a lawn to establish and ended up with mud time and time again. Perhaps most importantly, as our water supply and consumption continues to gain deservedly heightened awareness, artificial turf requires no irrigation and will be a lovely, soft green even in the harshest drought. Artificial turf will never be everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s hard to beat the feeling of a healthy dense green swathe of grass between your toes on a summer’s day. But be aware of ‘lawn envy’ this summer – your neighbours’ lawn may not be all you imagined it to be. EXTENSIVE RANGE OF QUALITY TILES Including Outdoor Tiles Looking for Xmas gift ideas? We’ve got it covered! Come and view our fabulous range of imported designer curtain and furnishing fabrics, cushions and selected homewares. www.fabricsatlincoln.nz 3 Gerald Street, Lincoln Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 10am-1.30pm Phone 325 7400 Check our facebook page for late nights Over 30 years experience Onsite tiler to give expert advice Extensive range of tiles to suit both indoor/ outdoor Open Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun 10am-3pm, Public Holidays 10am-3pm Visit our showroom today www.tilemax.co.nz 280 Annex Rd, Middleton, Chch. Ph: (03) 343 3893 Email: chch@tilemax.co.nz
STYLE | advertising feature 27 EXTERNAL AFFAIRS with Tim Goom GARDENING TRENDS Quality landscape architecture weathers the nature of evolving fashions and tastes- however it is interesting to examine trends which emerge from year to year. Some of the trends seen in landscaping this year internationally: • Sustainable garden landscaping practices - clever recycling of grey and rain water • The use of native and drought resistant plants • Low maintenance landscaping • Plant walls and roof tops gardens • Firepits and fireplaces • Edible gardens • Movable gardens We have observed many of these trends in our projects locally, we have also seen additional trends emerging, specific to our locality. Colour 2016 has seen a revived interest in the use of colour through the use of flowers (bulbs and perennials) and contrasting coloured leafy plantings. The impact of changing colour adds variety and a sense of your garden being a living, ever changing entity. Hedging Some gardeners approach hedges warily, due to the perception of hedging requiring time consuming maintenance and being ‘traditional’. However, the maintenance required is determined by the variety of hedging chosen. A variety such as teucrium will require trimming almost as soon as you have hung up your hedge clippers, but slow growing varieties such as buxus will only require a couple of trims a year. Hedging need not be boring-you can have flowering, scented, soft or spiky hedges and is a great way to add structure. Using trees for shelter (from both the sun and our pesky prevailing Easterly) will provide a protected cosy environment. Evergreen Perenials Plugging gaps in your beds with evergreen perennials will provide a show for most of the year, keeping your garden visually interesting. New forms of Salvia, such as ‘love & wishes’, flowers for up to 9 months of the year! Ground covers Ground covers such as pachysandra and aceana are an attractive and functional way of covering up unsightly dirt which would otherwise host weeds, whilst creating an interesting texture. Once established, ground cover plantings are easily maintained. Space shortage There is a move towards smaller sections and larger dwellings in urban areas, reducing the available space for outdoor living. These space limitations are encouraging gardeners to look to new ways to efficiently maximise the outdoor space they have. Gardening upwards (through the use of garden walls) and movable planted pots are some options. Cleverly combining varieties of plants along borders (rather than using the same variety) will create the illusion of more space whilst generating a lush outlook. Multiple purpose gardens We are seeing a trend towards gardens which are more than ornamental. Picking gardens are back in vogue. To maintain these year-round requires careful plant selection- a mixture of seasonal varieties (bulbs for spring and perennials for summer) to ensure that picked will soon be replaced. We New Zealanders have always had a love of our edible gardens- we have noted an increased demand for citrus trees such as kumquat and limequat which are hardier in our sometimes punishing climate. Vegetables and herbs are being incorporated in to the traditional bed alongside non edible plants. Planting bee and bug attractors is crucial to developing a biodiverse garden which supports itself. Water wise We are seeing gardeners becoming focused on rising temperatures and water preservation in their planting selections. Mulching provides a simple and effective way of retaining moisture and limiting weed growth. Some are opting out of lawns in favour of artificial turf or no mow plant options, reducing maintenance and limiting onerous irrigation required to keep a lawn green through summer. Speak to Goom Landscapes today to find out which trends will lend themselves to creating your perfect outdoor Lifespace TM . TM Outdoor Lifespace Outdoor is for living, and we have been creating beautiful, unique, award-winning outdoor environments for discerning people for well over 30 years. We call them Lifespaces TM . It’s a place where you live best in, providing for your individuality. A Lifespace TM you are proud of. by Goom 0800 GOOM LS goomlandscapes.co.nz CHRISTCHURCH AUCKLAND WANAKA IDEATION-GOM0064
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STYLE | advertising feature 27<br />
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS<br />
with Tim Goom<br />
GARDENING TRENDS<br />
Quality landscape architecture weathers the nature of evolving<br />
fashions and tastes- however it is interesting to examine trends<br />
which emerge from year to year. Some of the trends seen in<br />
landscaping this year internationally:<br />
• Sustainable garden landscaping practices -<br />
clever recycling of grey and rain water<br />
• The use of native and drought resistant plants<br />
• Low maintenance landscaping<br />
• Plant walls and roof tops gardens<br />
• Firepits and fireplaces<br />
• Edible gardens<br />
• Movable gardens<br />
We have observed many of these trends in our projects locally, we have<br />
also seen additional trends emerging, specific to our locality.<br />
Colour<br />
2016 has seen a revived interest in the use of colour through the use of<br />
flowers (bulbs and perennials) and contrasting coloured leafy plantings.<br />
The impact of changing colour adds variety and a sense of your garden<br />
being a living, ever changing entity.<br />
Hedging<br />
Some gardeners approach hedges warily, due to the perception of hedging<br />
requiring time consuming maintenance and being ‘traditional’. However,<br />
the maintenance required is determined by the variety of hedging chosen.<br />
A variety such as teucrium will require trimming almost as soon as you<br />
have hung up your hedge clippers, but slow growing varieties such as buxus<br />
will only require a couple of trims a year. Hedging need not be boring-you<br />
can have flowering, scented, soft or spiky hedges and is a great way to add<br />
structure. Using trees for shelter (from both the sun and our pesky<br />
prevailing Easterly) will provide a protected cosy environment.<br />
Evergreen Perenials<br />
Plugging gaps in your beds with evergreen perennials will provide a show<br />
for most of the year, keeping your garden visually interesting. New forms<br />
of Salvia, such as ‘love & wishes’, flowers for up to 9 months of the year!<br />
Ground covers<br />
Ground covers such as pachysandra and aceana are an attractive and<br />
functional way of covering up unsightly dirt which would otherwise host<br />
weeds, whilst creating an interesting texture. Once established, ground<br />
cover plantings are easily maintained.<br />
Space shortage<br />
There is a move towards smaller sections and larger dwellings in urban<br />
areas, reducing the available space for outdoor living. These space limitations<br />
are encouraging gardeners to look to new ways to efficiently maximise the<br />
outdoor space they have. Gardening upwards (through the use of garden<br />
walls) and movable planted pots are some options. Cleverly combining<br />
varieties of plants along borders (rather than using the same variety) will<br />
create the illusion of more space whilst generating a lush outlook.<br />
Multiple purpose gardens<br />
We are seeing a trend towards gardens which are more than ornamental.<br />
Picking gardens are back in vogue. To maintain these year-round requires<br />
careful plant selection- a mixture of seasonal varieties (bulbs for spring and<br />
perennials for summer) to ensure that picked will soon be replaced. We<br />
New Zealanders have always had a love of our edible gardens- we have<br />
noted an increased demand for citrus trees such as kumquat and limequat<br />
which are hardier in our sometimes punishing climate. Vegetables and herbs<br />
are being incorporated in to the traditional bed alongside non edible plants.<br />
Planting bee and bug attractors is crucial to developing a biodiverse garden<br />
which supports itself.<br />
Water wise<br />
We are seeing gardeners becoming focused on rising temperatures and<br />
water preservation in their planting selections. Mulching provides a simple<br />
and effective way of retaining moisture and limiting weed growth. Some<br />
are opting out of lawns in favour of artificial turf or no mow plant options,<br />
reducing maintenance and limiting onerous irrigation required to keep a<br />
lawn green through summer.<br />
Speak to Goom Landscapes today to find out which trends will lend<br />
themselves to creating your perfect outdoor Lifespace TM .<br />
TM<br />
Outdoor Lifespace<br />
Outdoor is for living, and we have been creating beautiful,<br />
unique, award-winning outdoor environments for discerning<br />
people for well over 30 years.<br />
We call them Lifespaces TM .<br />
It’s a place where you live best in,<br />
providing for your individuality.<br />
A Lifespace TM you are proud of.<br />
by Goom<br />
0800 GOOM LS<br />
goomlandscapes.co.nz<br />
CHRISTCHURCH AUCKLAND WANAKA<br />
IDEATION-GOM0064
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