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6. SPRING AT lAST Get on board the colour spectrum

11. BEAuTIFul BAThROOMSMake design work for you

12. FOODLemony Asparagus with Pistachio Hummus

14. NZ STEEl’S GRAND DESIGNAn Evening with Kevin McCloud

16. lOOkING AT ThE BIG PICTuRELiving truthfully and beautifully

18. FuRNITuRE FOR lIFEEthical, comfortable and gorgeous

21. BEDROOM SCENEAnd so to bed in style

22. kIDS GROwING wITh GARDENINGFun and education outdoors

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SPRING 2011

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EDITORIAl Jesma Magill

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Everyone loves a fresh start and with such a lot of new colour directions on the market – and given the trend for mixing lots of them together – the challenge is not to be overwhelmed, lose heart and go pale at the thought of making changes.

With our psyches exposed to popping brights all winter, there’s no let up in the colour parade moving into spring and summer – and it should be no other way. Pink is big in all shades from sophisticated to pretty and that ensures everyone (well, nearly), can enjoy this perennially cheerful tone. Zingy citrus colours are blooming too, with some given a complex twist elevating them to the next level.

We’re seeing softer yellowed greens as well, with the retro renaissance inspiring the earthy tones of the ‘70s. Mustards and golds are a great complement, and resplendent purple sits well alongside.

Blue based reds are the go – deep, rich tones that team well with velvet. Think lush and plush and you’re there. Earthy reds play a role too. With the precarious health of the environment never far from our minds; greens are trending even stronger. Blue – the other colour

that encapsulates our love for the environment – is still a major player and that’s because of its undeniable sense of security and serenity. It’s likely to be around for a while yet.

Splashes of bold and uplifting colours are fully embraced this season, according to Sarah Gregory, Resene Colour Consultant. Pink appears in many hues and blue is a big player, adding a stabilising note to schemes as well as appearing in bright and bold accents.

“Cheerful, optimistic yellows and oranges speak to our playful side, while tranquil blues and greens muster a sense of wellbeing and warmth,” says Gregory. “Add a vibrant mix of purples, mustards, ochres and earthy tones – all colours that celebrate our past – and the new season’s colours combine to refresh, inspire, motivate and lift our spirits.”

Looking past the heady days of summer and leading into autumn, there’s a continuation of the entrancing jewel colours we’ve

THERE’S nothing like a little colour therapy to lift the spirits, so, ignoring the mayhem around us, we can colour our world just the way we want. All that’s required is a tin or two of paint and for an exciting outcome, the more nerve the better.

BRIGhT CoLouRS RuLE ThIS SPRInG Some economies around the world might be in the red, but this Spring is bursting with just about every other colour in the spectrum. By Jesma Magill

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too. Cobalt, blue and purple are big, with purple, cobalt and chartreuse a dynamic combination and purple and green makes a stunning combination too.

With the warmer days arriving we need to take our colour sensibilities outside and after a long winter, the exterior palette is often a little dismal. But with hot summer days and long summer nights not far away, we’ll be languishing in the yard in no time. Languishing is key for a successful summer, so make sure your outdoor furniture is up to it.

outdoor rooms require furnishings just like their indoor counterparts and outdoor lounge suites fit the bill superbly. Along with summer comes easy living and that means an easy look as well – an aesthetic flow from inside the home to the outdoor spaces.

neutral tones such as taupe have been the mainstays in outdoor fabric selection but fabric choices now come in vivid colour-ways that are waterproof and fade resistant. Some outdoor fabrics are now as soft as those designed for interior furnishings and that makes them ideal for sun-drenched spaces such as conservatories and other rooms where the sun pours in.

Clever combinations and compro- mise will be vital this season. With heady blends of pattern and colour about – rang-ing from geometric designs to ethnic prints – it’s all about celebrating everything, all together. When more than one person is involved in decision making, this is bound to generate some passionate debate. Luckily compromise is easy when it comes to choosing paint colour; just add a little less of that or a little more of this. Enjoy the process!

BRIGHT COLOURS RULE… continued from page 6

been enjoying – turquoise, teal, and emerald green. Ruby and coral will be appearing soon, and there’s more gold coming through. Adding discreet splashes of gold makes our homes feel safer – and richer – with variations in buttery yellows and warm, ivory neutrals. Taupe and silver are strong accents as well.

If the rich, regal jewel tones enthrall, go for soft furnishings and objet d’art that enhance their sparkle. Shimmering jewels and velvet look sublime, and exquisitely handcrafted lace – which is trending strongly in the fashion world as well – adds the perfect contrast.

Blue is a dominant colour of the north-ern hemisphere palette, currently moving into winter, and plum is showing through

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Your bathroom has to be safe, user-friendly and adaptable to the busy and changing lifestyles of today’s families. A successful design combines function and aesthetics along with your individual style.

The American designers are calling the bathroom the “new den”, creating the ulti-mate place to luxuriate after a stressful day. Their latest bathrooms include everything from soaking tubs to heated floors.

Those chic Italians are relaunching the inset bathroom basin and using lots of blonde Scandinavian-style woods. And that nice, wide ledge around the bath is back. It’s great news for those of us who enjoy a soak and need somewhere to put our glass of wine.

Local designers are also using more lighter-coloured woods with beech as a favourite. Many of the vanities and drawers are now fixed to the wall and there’s a noticeable trend back to using white fittings.

Many Kiwis who are remodelling their bathrooms are ripping out baths and re-placing them with large walk-in showers. Some homeowners are even removing shower walls and doors, tiling the entire bathroom to make the shower the centre-piece. Very smart, but requires special atten-tion to drainage!

Lighting for bathrooms has become in-creasingly imaginative and good ventilation remains a major issue to avoid problems with condensation.

Decorate your bathroom to reflect your personality and to meld in with your overall décor. If your bathroom is small, neutral colours are always good or if you are going for the large and grand, think of a rich and exciting colour theme.

And don’t forget to add those vital fin-ishing touches like nicely-coloured towels, a potted orchid or posters and paintings.

BEAuTIFuL BAThRooMSConsider function, aesthetics and style. By Robyn Yousef

IT CAN bE small with simple and sinuous lines or wildly rococo with extravagant chandeliers and Louis XV-style armchairs, but all bath-rooms need careful planning to make the design just right for your home and your needs.

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LEMoNy ASPARAGuS with PISTACHIo NuT HuMMuS and PoMEGRANATE MoLASSES

This makes a light starter for spring or it can be converted to a special lunch dish with the addition of some grilled salmon or chicken. The lemon infused olive oil is lovely but not essential. You could try making your own.

Serves 4.

20 medium sized asparagus spears 2 tablespoons of hummus per person (see recipe adjacent)Drizzle of pomegranate molasses (or use a balsamic reduction, see across)Lemon oil Pomegranate seeds (optional)

Snap off the woody end of the asparagus, peel the lower half only if the spears are thick, and blanch in a shallow pan of simmering salted water for 3-4 mins or until just tender but still green. Don’t overcook! Chill immediately in icy cold water to set the colour. Drain on a clean towel then roll in a spoonful or two of lemon oil and sprinkle on some sea salt.

Place some hummus on a plate, rest the asparagus on it on and drizzle around pome-granate molasses. Garnish with chopped toasted pistachios nuts if desired and if fresh pomegranates are in the shops the seeds make a pretty, crunchy addition.

HuMMuS

1 cup canned chick peas, drained and rinsed

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Juice of ½ lemon or one lime

2 cloves of garlic, peeled & roughly chopped

A little hot water and some olive oil to blend

Puree chickpeas, pistachios, lemon juice and garlic in a processor or blender adding some hot water and olive oil until creamy but not too wet. I normally use about 3 tablespoons of each. Season to taste, but it may not need much.

LEMoN oIL (homemade)

Finely grate the rind of 1 lemon or 2 limes (preferably unwaxed) into ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil.

Warm very gently over a low heat or for 30-40 seconds in the microwave and set aside to infuse for several hours or overnight before straining out the rind. use within a week on green vegetables instead of butter.

bALSAMIC REDuCTIoN (Don’t use the expensive stuff for this)

Place 100ml of balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan with 3 tablespoons maple syrup and boil until it is reduced by half. It will go sticky quite quickly and be a sweet/tart sub-stitute for pomegranate molasses.

WITh SPRInG hERE IT’S TIME FoR LIGhT MEALSFresh produce is a benefit of the season that advents summer. By Sue Story

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ABOVE: Kevin McCloud, the presenter of the hit TV series Grand Designs.

You’RE InVITED To An EVEnInG WITh KEVIn McCLouDThe internationally acclaimed presenter of the top rating TV series, Grand Designs, is visiting NZ, thanks to New Zealand Steel. By Kathy Goodwin

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Charcoals, earthy tones and botanical hues – such as soft mustards, olives and leafy, muted greens – are other colours Flynn says are moving to the top of the paint charts, with purples ranging from soft lilacs to deep rich aubergines and dusky, soft pinks, also destined to be popular choices for walls.

Greens, ranging from zesty limes through to soft moss shades are also dominant. Bold, cheerful shades such as canary yellow and vibrant persimmon orange, are also in vogue, especially as accents. Metallic touches are bringing schemes alive too, so why not try painting a feature wall, or even a ceiling for a touch of glamour.

When considering colour schemes, Flynn suggests pairing colours you wouldn’t typically consider. “Try teaming purple and a rich red, for an uncon-ventional, indulgent look.”

Wallpaper adds instant ambience to a room, bringing glamour, sophisti-cation or a sense of fun. Keep in mind that bold patterns and strong colours make large spaces feel more intimate,

Morris realised there’s no pleasure in being surrounded by badly made things. he campaigned to encourage an appreciation for hand-crafted, functional and beautiful objects and that’s the message coming through from the design world today.

We’re seeing a longing glance back to when beauty and integrity inspired production principles and a move to ensuring those same principles inspire what is made today, and this sense of nostalgia is inspiring the look and feel of our home environments. Retro treasures are worth hunting out and patina brings pleasure in a world that’s awash with slickly-produced products formed from man-made materials.

nostalgia informs soft furnishings too, with bold florals and fresh retro geometrics trending strongly. Ethnic prints remain popular because we always want to explore the world and animal prints (preferably faux), plus leather, are everywhere in the northern hemisphere.

Lighting can transform a room from the mundane to magnificent; and with standard lamps, table lamps and chandeliers – the goal is to create a welcoming, intriguing ambience. Personal objects give a home individuality, so seek out something unique. Go for objects with a story behind them because they’ll give meaning to a space. For a quirky nostalgia trip, old trunks and leather suitcases are featuring as coffee tables and shelving systems, reminding us of the joys of travel.

Blue is a bang on trend for walls this season, according to Dulux colour expert Gretchen Flynn. “From duck egg to navy, to bold bright turquoise – blue is one of the hottest hues. And that’s good news for Kiwi homeowners, as blue is one of those shades that works beautifully in just about every style home, adding a sense of tranquility and calm to living spaces”.

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BEAuTY AnD InTEGRITY In ThE hoMEBritish designer, craftsman and poet, William Morris, born in England in 1834 famously said: “have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” By Jesma Magill

“whEN it comes to aesthetics and function, Morris knew a thing or two and led the English Arts and Crafts movement, which formed as a reaction to the mass-produced goods that proliferated after the Industrial Revolution.”

ABOVE LEFT: Recycled Elm dining setting by Early Settler. ABOVE CENTRE: Embrace glamour with the Dulux Metallic range. ABOVE RIGHT: Barcelona from the Amrapali range by Designers Guild. BELOW: Vibrant and kind to the environment too: Radiance Spice in the Retrospect range by Warwick Fabrics.

BEAuTY AnD InTEGRITY In ThE hoMEBritish designer, craftsman and poet, William Morris, born in England in 1834 famously said: “have nothing in your homes that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” By Jesma Magill

whereas lighter shades indicate expanse. Vertical designs indicate height and for those wavering over covering an entire wall with paper – consider hanging or framing a stunning drop of wallpaper art. The latest digital printed papers are artwork in themselves.

nostalgia brings fabric back into play too and for hanging curtains; rods are going higher, sometimes to the ceiling. If you can’t decide which fabric to hang, why not hang several? This looks great in casual spaces and children’s bedrooms where decorators can have some fun.

The bedroom is the sanctuary for world-weary souls and the bed is the visual anchor and there’s nothing like a four-poster bed to make a romantic statement. These have recently made the mainstream again but styles aren’t necessarily embellished to the hilt – some are quite minimal and often with unadorned posts.

In furniture styles, the industrial age is meeting the craft age again, with burnished metals teamed with warm-toned and crafted timbers in a look paying homage to the best of man and nature and as a consequence of the frightening and devastating power of nature, there are now entire industries based on salvaging the past. From natural disasters such as the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami – where destruc-tion of homes and communities was

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ABOVE LEFT: Recycled Elm dining setting by Early Settler. ABOVE CENTRE: Embrace glamour with the Dulux Metallic range. ABOVE RIGHT: Barcelona from the Amrapali range by Designers Guild. BELOW: Vibrant and kind to the environment too: Radiance Spice in the Retrospect range by Warwick Fabrics.

immense – building materials are being gathered and upcycled into furniture and sold around the world as poignant keepsakes that honour the tenacity of the human spirit.

With many purchasing decisions consumers make today, there are opportunities to support companies that respect the environment, so check the credentials of your purchase. Look for furniture manu-facturers who have partnered with producer nations; that work to strengthen communities against rapacious Corporates and help develop reforestation programmes.

Bamboo offers an eco-sensitive choice for hard flooring options. It’s sustainable, quick growing and mostly pest resistant, which means it doesn’t require chemical treatment and that makes it organic. Recycling and up-cycling continue to gain traction out of concern for man’s impact on the environment and Warwick Fabrics is one new Zealand company that takes environmental damage very seriously.

The company supplies a range called Encore, consisting of polyester fabrics made from a minimum of 40 percent recycled plastics and managing director Martin Irvine is picking this type of product will become increasingly popular – and important – as people come to realise the seriousness of pollution around the globe.

But now it’s time to lighten up. Summer is on its way, we’re saying goodbye to a dreadful year and it’s time to decorate like there’s no tomorrow. Why not embrace lots of colour and pattern – all in the one space. To unify the scheme, focus on one element. This might be one colour or one pattern that becomes the inspiration point for the room. And don’t anguish over whether it works – simply ask if it works for you.

The most interesting homes are those that reveal layers of life and time, resulting in an environment that soothes and energises – and when life seems fragile, go for a sense of timelessness, every time.

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Taking a scan around the world of furniture design has to take in the latest happenings at the Milan Furniture Fair; the annual global industry showcase that takes place in Italy in April each year. This year the focus was on craftsmanship – with a sense of elegance and an appreciation for history making a huge impact.

Young British designers are also worth noting. They’ve cut their design teeth working with plastics and are now discovering the beauty of timber. They’re shaping pieces using the latest technology and forming sublime and contemporary designs that also reference the treasures of the past.

It wasn’t all dark and turned timber at Milan, however. Lighter timbers are coming through with bright colours remaining strong and this has filtered down to the local scene, where this season it’s

FuRnIShInG FoR Fun TIMESHold on to your antiques and that old rimu dining table too. By Jesma Magill

“THERE’S a renewed sense of appreciation for timber and craftsmanship and that means less plastic and more antique-inspired designs that add a sense of history and beauty to our homes.”

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all about bright colours for furniture styles, according to Auckland interior designer Donna Jones.

”People want to lift their spirits in a recession. There’s a lot of mixing fabrics together too and mixing old with new looks, such as modern styles with antique pieces. We’re seeing more light timbers, inspired by Scandinavian designs and that’s also driving the retro revival. Light timber washes and veneers – eco-sensitive substitutes for solid wood – are also popular.

“upholstered furniture is coming through with timber arms and detailing, such as deep buttoning, piping, pleats and studs,” says Jones. “With the ongoing support for eco-themes and products, there’s still a demand for neutrals, but overall, having a little bit of bling and opulence around seems to be the thrust at present.”

Considering occasional furniture lines, nests of tables might sound traditional but they’ve been reinterpreted in exciting shapes and materials and round dining tables with pedestal bases are mak-ing a reappearance too. For a glamorous look, turned legs that refer-ence traditional designs are being incorporated into modern designs and there’s more over-sized, big scale furniture around too, plus cocktail cabinets that ooze glamour and glitz.

“outdoor furniture has the look of indoor furniture these days – there’s a thin line between the two,” according to Jones. “That means fabulous, soft acrylic fabrics designed for outdoor use can be used indoors as well.”

Considering outdoor furniture options, there’s the perennially popular wicker furniture; fantastic shapes and colours in molded plastic; industrial styles in natural tones and the brightest brights; as well as the steadfast and true timber options, but make sure it’s sustainably milled.

When purchasing furniture, check that products are sourced from reputable suppliers carrying certifications from organsations such as the Forest Stewardship Council and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. new Zealand rimu should come from MAF’s Indigenous Forestry unit, which manages forests sustainably.

ABOVE: Playtime sofa by Danske Mobler: Bright, bold and curvy with ethnic and geometric prints.

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The current trend for mixing colours and patterns has reached the bedroom too and who would have thought it – the patterned sheet is back.

“We’re seeing new takes on old designs,” says Suzanne Barber from Allium Interiors. “Coming through are bold geometric designs on duvets, with the same pattern appearing in a smaller version on pillow cases and floral pillowcases thrown in to the mix too. Pared back Chinoiserie themes are trending strongly as well.”

There are few rules when it comes to creating a look for the bedroom, although keeping the underlying colour palette consistent will help bring the scheme to-gether and other elements that create a beautiful space include varied lighting solu-tions for a gorgeous ambience.

If the thought of patterned sheets brings on palpitations, consider keeping the

bed linen neutral and bringing in pattern with other elements.

“Regardless of the colour and patterns you choose, though, make sure the fabrics are luxurious,” says Suzanne.

Colour’s back in the bedroom, especially blue and the underlying inspirations come from new takes on traditional designs. Draper stripe (a bolder version of ticking) is very popular and there’s nothing like an upholstered headboard to comfort a weary head.

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“A WELCoME task after a long winter is freshening up the bedroom and a good place to start is ensuring you have the basics right – that’s a quality bed plus quality bedding to ensure a comfortable and healthy sleep.”

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Tiny green thumbs should be encouraged from a very early age with ownership of part of the garden – their own little patch. This should have a sign with the child’s name and he/she should be in-volved in all the work until picking time, including being part of the seed selection process at your garden centre.

Let your children see the garden work as fun and introduce games to get tasks done e.g. a weeding competition. A sense of wonderment can also be introduced with a special fairy or Alice in Wonderland garden – including tiny furniture and imaginative hiding places.

Gardening is a great means of appealing to a child’s natural love of learning. A herb garden works well for pre-schoolers, who soon start seeing the differentiations between the various herbs. They can grow beans up a wooden tepee and use the structure as a play hut too, while a safe water feature can give hours of playing fun.

This national trend for ‘growing your own’ is also being promoted by schools throughout new Zealand. More than 600 are currently taking part in the Tui School Garden Challenge – a competition for the best school garden in the country – which is sponsored by Tui, Mitre 10 and Mega with the winners announced on 21 november.

KIDS GRoWInG WITh GARDEnInGToil in the soil with your children for fun and learning. By Robyn Yousef

IT’S AbouT fostering healthy eating and the im-portance of growing your own produce, but involving your children in gardening from a very early age can also open up to them a whole world of learning.

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outdoor rooms in some cases comprise a small grassed area with possibly a few shrubs or potted plants overseen by a smiling, plaster gnome. But, there are now some outdoor spaces which are encompassing a terrace or courtyard with outdoor dining and leisure furniture, swimming/spa/lap pools or various combos for aquatic activities, a water feature, a gazebo, special outdoor heating as well as stereo systems and even a special kitchen.

Pots, planters and all sorts of outdoor art and sculptures are also now being used to stamp individual style on these spaces. The Matakana-based pottery and ceramics business of Morris & James is well-known for rich and vibrant glazes and works with themes of local flora and fauna.

“The colours are very diverse from the vivid blues and yellows used on decorative tiles to the deep forest green of the cabbage tree design. A lot of art features Kiwiana scenes such as ‘Little Barrier’ and ‘Vineyard’,“ explains marketing manager, Jill Taylor.

“There are amazing new designs coming through such as the stylish water feature which can be glazed in many colours. A new range called ‘Mid-Summer’ highlights essentially Aotearoa summer colours – rich and earthy. A further and very elegant addition is an urn on a plinth, which has additional height and a very feminine shape.”

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A GooD indoor/outdoor flow is now considered a major priority when Kiwis buy a new home or tackle renovations on their current model. And how you style these outdoor rooms for alfresco living is becoming increasingly interesting.

Jill believes that one beautiful pot alone can add great dimension to a patio or deck, while a bird bath brings a romantic touch to a garden. “The sculptural columns which blend height, texture, colour and form can stand alone on a lawn or entrance way, or be placed in almost any garden setting.”

ABOVE: Stylish ceramics by Morris & James make a strong statement in an outdoor room.

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You also have to look closely at your soil as well as your site conditions and select healthy plants. And when you plant your hedge, it will need watering, mulching, fertilising, weeding and regu-lar trimming.

If you divide your garden up with a series of hedges it does make the overall space appear larger with an illusion of different rooms. hedges within hedges also make a dramatic impact, while low hedges look very attractive edging paths and garden beds.

EDGY hEDGESThere’s so much more to hedges than screening out neighbours or traffic noise. By Robyn Yousef

HEDGES add another living element to your garden as well as structure and elegance. Along with offering privacy, shelter and good looks, hedges often include beautiful flowers, fragrance and there’s no way the local hoons can graffiti them.

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For large shelter belts, native trees which grow between two to 20 metres, work well as hedges and also attract bird life are Corta-deria richardii (toetoe), Griselinia littoralis, Pittosporum crassfolium (karo) and Phormium tenax (flax).

Good hedging plants for suburban garden privacy are Ilex aqui-folium (English holly), Lophomyrtus x raphilli (new Zealand Myrtle), or Griselinias. For bright red leaves and evergreen colour Photinia x fraseri (Red Robin) is a winner.

Sasanqua Camellias make very attractive, scented hedges which flower in autumn and tolerate much more sun than other camellias. Setsugekka has big white single flowers with yellow stamens, while Early Pearly is a formal, double white flower and Yuletide has small tomato red flowers with yellow stamens and a very compact grow-ing habit. And you can mix and match varieties to get romantic, old-worlde hedges. Michelias will also combine well as hedges, giving you fabulous flowers, perfume in winter, evergreen colour and lovely fuzzy brown buds. Varieties to look for are Michelia gracipes, Michelia figo (Port Wine Magnolia) and Michelia Yunnanensis (dianica).

For the lower growing and edging hedges (30 cm to 1.2 metres), the Buxus sempervirens or common box hedge is very popular and

many varieties of lavender also perform well. other options are Lonicera nitida or for a silver hue you can use Teucrium fruticans or Gardenia veitchii for a heady fragrance.

You can also incorporate some edible hedges into your garden. Feijoa Apollo produces well when matched with another variety, while upright Rosemary, bay trees, Chilean Guavas and some varieties of olive also work well.

Many of these hedging plants also lend well to the ancient art of topiary and can be clipped into shapes from the classical to quirky – anything from balls to columns, spirals, even chickens or rabbits.

Topiary plants suit both formal and informal garden set- tings. While many home gardeners are trying out their creative skills, there are several nurseries throughout the country clipping world-class examples.

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Vegetables and herbs are popping up in the most unexpect- ed places. They are poking up through concrete pavers and on verges, in large urban community gardens and on rooftops in city apartment buildings.

The French concept of the Potager garden is also growing in popularity here. using typical Gallic style, in this kind of garden the plants are chosen for their edible as well as ornamental properties.

now’s the optimum time to start planting a garden patch or a potted garden. If you have just a tiny balcony, you could start with herbs to add verve to your summer salads. or you could grow attrac-

GRoW YouR oWn PRoDuCEGrowing our own fruit and veggies is an ever increasing trend. By Robyn Yousef

THE DESIRE to be healthy and enjoy great fresh produce during tough financial times has created a whole new movement of enthusiastic home gar-deners in this country. And it’s a win-win situation – the availability of organic produce is increasing and children are now being taught the importance of growing things.

ABOVE: A pretty and very practical potager garden. CREDIT: Photography by GardenPress

ABOVE: A very healthy example of a good Kiwi vegetable garden.CREDIT: Photography by GardenPress

tive dwarf citrus trees, impressing your guests as you sashay out to pick a fresh lime or lemon for their G&T.

Some vegetables, such as carrots and parsnips can be grown only from seed. onions, lettuces, salads greens, beans, corn, pars-nips, carrots, beetroot and radishes can all be sown outside now. Sow cold sensitive seedlings like basil, tomatoes, cucumbers and melons in trays inside until warmer weather.

If you’re already craving new potatoes for Christmas dinner, it’s time to get those spuds into the ground. Broccoli, leeks, spinach, celery, and cabbage can all be planted now and then watered daily. Do remember (unless you want to try 16 different ways to cook cab-bage) the importance of planting out in intervals to avoid gluts.

Your spring garden should also have a good selection of salad vege-tables. From your garden centre you can get various mixed packs. Just remember to name the different plants and to stagger planting.

Created in the late 1990s, McGregor’s (with the parent company of AhM) are known for their wide and innovative range of gardening products. The company recently acknowledged the massive increase in veggies growing by launching an exciting range of gourmet seeds – to add colour and a touch of the exotic to your garden. And top of

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Every home needs a herb garden, while a row of pots planted out in herbs also adds a warm and homely touch to a modern apartment. Parsley, dill, coriander, thyme, oregano, rosemary, mint, borage and sor-rel are all good “doers” which will add fragrance and flavour to meals.

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“It’s all about foresight and careful planning for planting to make colour a year-round feature in your garden. or you can take pot-luck and buy seasonal potted colour from your garden centre,” says howick garden designer Debby Lewis.

Colour is a major part of garden design along with form, fragrance and textures and is an essential element character of your garden. Good colour schemes work well making a strong impact even in tiny courtyard gardens and don’t just apply to grand spaces.

CoLouR YouR GARDEnLet your imagination rule with spring garden colour themes. By Robyn Yousef

WITH the strident cerise of azaleas, perky yellow freesias and deep lilac-shaded irises, many New Zealand gardens are looking their best at the moment with a riot of colours provided by spring blooms. But, with careful choreography, colour can be a standout feature in most gardens throughout all seasons with this country’s varied growing conditions.

ABOVE and FAR RIGHT: A perfect palette of spring colours at the famous garden created by Claude Monet in Giverny, France.

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“It’s all about trial and error and letting your imagination rule as your garden does reflect your own personality. You can also break all the rules and yield some fantastic results,” Lewis adds.

“Some gardeners like to use restrained pastels including pale pinks, blues and white, while others like vibrant, sizzling colours. using bold colours – such as a swathe of sunflowers – brings the garden forward, while pale colours make the garden recede into the background, blurring the boundaries and making it appear bigger.”

She suggests planting by the colour wheel which is basically the spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet) arranged in a circle.

“For harmonising colours, plant colours close to each other in the wheel, for example red, orange and yellow or pink and red. For the contrasting effect, use a combination of colours directly opposite each other on the colour wheel such as violet and yellow or red and green.”

Blooming at the moment, stock and primula harmonise per- fectly, while the contrast of cornflower and calendula give a real jolt of colour.

“When planning your garden you must also think carefully about the timing of your flowers. For example, white azaleas are finished flowering long before cosmos is in bloom. With roses, there are no rules for colour as some people prefer pastels, others love all red roses and some prefer a mixture of colours. The colour of the foliage always tones down the overall look and avoids clashing with an assortment of colours.”

Instant colour to plant now: sunflowers, viscaria, cosmos, zinnia, bedding dahlias, petunias, California poppy, orlaya, Queen Anne’s lace, hollyhocks, delphiniums, portulaca, snapdragon, gerbera, marigold, nasturtium. And check your Yates Garden Planner for more ideas.

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tance of garden in the health of the environment – and did so with absolute style.”

Most of the gardens on show also included some form of food production and demonstrated how this trend has been taken even further. “We are now looking at how our gardens contribute towards other aspects of our wellbeing from a clean environment, water purification, energy production, responsibly sourced materials and general good health.”

The new trend of ‘prairie-style’ gardens with big swathes of grasses teamed with perennials has also hit new Zealand. But, the designer says the Kiwi interpretation is more towards sweeping swathes of flowering plants combined with drifts of our native plants including grasses also divaricating plants such as muelenbekia and corokias. “This makes our gardens really interesting and world class.”

She thinks new Zealanders are using our native plants more in-telligently as our understanding deepens. “Everybody planting noth-ing but flax doesn’t do much to sustain a complex pool of native plants but broadening the palette does. Specialist nurseries such as oratia native Plants keep native plants dynamic and interesting and therefore relevant.”

She doesn’t believe we’ll see ‘the pretty cottage gardens trend’ make a return showing. “The new wild is a better description. We are certainly seeing an appreciation of seasonality and colour in a garden combined with layers of evergreens. It’s really the best of both worlds.”

The leading Kiwi landscaper was commenting on the latest inter-national trends – especially those following through from this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. This year she won a Silver Medal and her exhibit ‘Garden of Great Maples’ (Te maara nui o maples) caught the eye of the Queen, who commented on the colours, describing it as “lovely.” White has won a raft of other awards, has written one garden book and is working on a second.

Those echoes of the Arts and Crafts Movement (made famous by William Morris) which highlighted traditional and simple forms of craftsmanship with romantic styles of decoration, combines beauti-fully with contemporary architecture, according to White. She says it demonstrates the real juxtaposition between beautiful clean living spaces and ‘the wild garden.’

“We’re also seeing the urban garden becoming integrated into city design. It’s so exciting to see Christchurch embracing this like the great cities such as new York with Central Park and London with hyde Park, the green spaces are being prioritised in the early stages of planning. It’s great to see architects bringing green walls and roof gardens into the repertoire.”

At this year’s Chelsea show, there was a real emphasis on intelli-gent design that is both ecologically relevant and beautiful.

“You realise quickly the two go hand in hand and a healthy en- vironment also equates to an attractive living space. Almost every design on the main avenue acknowledged in some way the impor-

A GREATER complexity is returning to landscape design. With a strong move back to the influences of the Art and Crafts movement, there is a real connection to seasonality and beauty as well as nostalgia, says Xanthe White.

ABOVE LEFT: Award-winning landscaper, Xanthe White, at work. PHOTO CREDIT: Zoe Carafice.

ABOVE RIGHT: Views of the exotic urban garden created by Xanthe White for the Chelsea Flower Show of 2011. Sponsored by the Waikato-based horticultural company, Tamata, the garden was called ‘Te maara nui o maples’. PHOTO CREDIT: Sophie Leuschke

InTERnATIonAL TREnDS In LAnDSCAPInG DESIGnS Xanthe White talks about a return to traditional and romantic styles. By Robyn Yousef

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RECHARGE IN YOUR GARDEN WITH RYOBI LITHIUM ION 36V.Petrol performance, petrol run times and petrol freedom - with zero petrol? The RYOBI 36V Garden Tool Range will change the way you perform in your garden. Save yourself time and money by powering the entire range with one 36V Lithium Ion battery and bring enjoyment back into your gardening with less vibrations and less noise.

INNOVATION

LESS VIBRATIONSAND LESS NOISE

Introducing the new 36VLithium Ion Garden Tool Range

97%

ZEROEMISSIONSDURING USE

ZEROPETROL

UP TO

RYOBI. A CUT ABOVE.

PETROL PERFORMANCEPETROL RUN TIMESZERO PETROL

RECHARGE IN YOUR GARDEN WITH RYOBI LITHIUM ION 36V.Petrol performance, petrol run times and petrol freedom - with zero petrol? The RYOBI 36V Garden Tool Range will change the way you perform in your garden. Save yourself time and money by powering the entire range with one 36V Lithium Ion battery and bring enjoyment back into your gardening with less vibrations and less noise.

INNOVATION

LESS VIBRATIONSAND LESS NOISE

Introducing the new 36VLithium Ion Garden Tool Range

97%

ZEROEMISSIONSDURING USE

ZEROPETROL

UP TO

RYOBI. A CUT ABOVE.

For a harder wearing finish

NEW Wash & Wear

Easy to clean

Mark resistant

Scuff proof

Low VOC

Low odour

Patented polymer technology

Made in New Zealand