Do you wish your backyard could be a place where your kids play safely and the whole family relaxes together? Do you want a low-maintenance outdoor space that looks great and works for everyone? If your answer is yes, don’t worry. The good news is, you don’t need a huge space or a big budget to make it happen. With a few smart design choices, your backyard can become a safe, fun, and beautiful area for the whole family to enjoy.

For anyone planning a new build, considering a renovation, or simply seeking inspiration for their home, the Home Design Evening offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest in New Zealand design.

In the quiet corners of the garden, beauty and purpose often work hand in hand. For those who value both, New Zealand’s native flora offers a remarkable palette of form, function, and ecological depth. Whether you're designing a personal retreat or simply looking to enhance your outdoor space with plants that work with the land rather than against it, these six natives stand out for their durability, structure, and subtle charm.

Ornamental grasses bring more than just greenery to the garden — they add movement, structure, colour, and contrast in ways few plants can. With hues that span luminous reds, golds, silvers, and cool blues, and textures ranging from sleek to feathery, grasses are a perfect way to add year-round visual interest and natural grace to your outdoor spaces.

All through spring and summer, roses will be charming us with their beauty and fragrance. They'll be all the more intoxicating if we pamper them a little over the winter months.