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10 of The Best Bird Attracting Trees

If you have been keeping up with the Sculpt Gardens blog, you will be familiar with our most recent article "How To Design A Bird-Friendly Garden". In this blog, we covered in-depth why you should consider a bird-friendly garden and the benefits of having a beautiful garden that you and our feathered friends can both enjoy.  As well as improving mental health,  the presence of birds in our gardens plays a vital role in ecology and the continuation of our New Zealand native plants....

October 5, 2023

How To Design A Bird-Friendly Garden

Here at Sculpt, we are strong believers in boosting the presence of wildlife and nature in people's lives due to the significant implications it has on our environment, wildlife and mental health. A study conducted by Kings College London found that "seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours". Providing a suitable and safe environment to encourage native birds in your garden is an excellent way to give back to Pa...

July 21, 2023

4 Things To Remember When Designing A Garden

Designing a brand new garden, or adding to an existing one is an exciting experience! Gardens, however, come at a cost, so it is important that you invest your time & money into a garden that will grow.Whilst all gardens require regular upkeep, a well-curated plan can prevent you from making costly & frustrating mistakes. This blog identifies the 4 most important things to remember when designing a garden in Auckland so that you can be one step closer to your dream garden! ...

May 9, 2023

9 Ways To Screen Your Neighbours

Investing in a beautiful garden should mean that you can enjoy the landscape without views into your neighbour's home, overlooking windows or unappealing scenery.Our '9 Ways To Screen Your Neighbour' will provide you with the most popular methods that New Zealanders are using to add privacy to their garden. Ranging from natural to hardscaping materials, this blog will cover options to suit all needs. ...

March 27, 2023

Creating a Low Maintenance Front Garden in New Zealand – 4 Helpful Ideas

Understanding the New Zealand climate is significant when beginning the process of a low-maintenance garden design. Choosing the right plants for your location will hugely impact the time, care, and money needed to keep your plants happy. It is not as simple as visiting your local plant store and choosing pretty plants. Think about where your location is - are you on the east coast or the wet west coast? Does your soil retain a lot of water or does it dry up quickly? Is your garden sheltered fro...

March 20, 2023

Top 10 Tips To Help Your Garden Recover After Flooding

The recent floods have left many of our gardens looking the worse for wear - damaged trees & shrubs, washed away soil & mulch and sad looking lawns. Clients have been asking the team at Sculpt Gardens what can be done to help nurture their gardens back to life after these extreme weather events.  You can tell that your garden is waterlogged if it is squishy underfoot.  Excess water in the soil kills the plant’s delicate feeder roots, which are needed to intake water.&nbs...

February 25, 2023

The 5 Must-Know Garden Design Trends For 2023

You may be entering the year in a brand new home, a renovator's dream, or like many of us, in the same four walls as last. Regardless, we firmly believe that with a bit of landscaping, your outdoor space in Tāmakimakaurau (Auckland) can bring enhancements to your mood and general perspective on life. Prioritising time to immerse yourself in nature is important, and being able to do so from the comfort of your own home is the ultimate dream.After some extensive research both in the gardens and ...

February 9, 2023

Top Garden Design Tips For Your Bach Garden

Investing in land or a bach is an amazing milestone achieved. Planning, designing & maintaining a garden in a place not regularly inhabited has its challenges. Sculpt Gardens have designed low maintenance gardens for holiday homes in the sandy soils of Omaha, Mangawhai, Waipu, Matakana, Ruakaka and beyond.  We understand how to design a landscape for easy holiday living - outdoor BBQ areas, generous lawns for cricket & pitching extra tents, fish filleting sinks and an outdoor shower...

November 28, 2022

Top Tips For Perfect Pots This Christmas

Pots are an excellent, quick way to beautify your home on the North Shore of Auckland without the hassle of regular maintenance. Whether it be your front entrance or entertaining area, incorporating pots can significantly soften and create harmony between the hardscaping. By the end of this blog, you will have the knowledge to create your own striking pot arrangements that will immediately brighten and liven your home....

November 24, 2022

9 Ways To Edge Your Garden Beds

There are many types of garden edging to choose from, so there's no surprise if you are overwhelmed. We've tried to make it easy by breaking down the pros and cons of the varieties to choose from....

October 20, 2022

Your Guide To Fencing: Different Types & Costs

When choosing a fence for your backyard, there are many options to consider, which we know can be overwhelming.This guide covers some of the most popular types of fences used in the North Shore of Auckland and elsewhere, what they are used for and how much you could expect to pay.If you are going to have your fence professionally installed, consider external costs such as access to the area; whether it is sloped, the ground quality and whether anything needs to be removed....

August 22, 2022

Spa Pool Landscaping - Create Your Perfect Space

Creating a landscape that allows you to submerge yourself in nature and enjoy beautiful scenery will give you the perfect spa pool experience. With careful and thoughtful design, your spa can be a place to enjoy all year round and have you holidaying in your backyard....

August 22, 2022

5 Steps To A Modern Cottage-Style Garden

It is an exciting time for garden designers and lovers, with flowering cottage gardens making a vast return on the North Shore of Auckland. I love the display of colours and natural flowing landscapes that accompany this style.  Best yet, you do not need a cottage-like house to have a modern cottage garden. This style can be adapted and designed to complement your home.  Here are my 5 steps to help you design the modern cottage garden of your dreams. ...

July 27, 2022

Everything You Need To Know About Root Rot: Griselinia and Puka

Root rot is a condition that we frequently see on Auckland's North Shore. It is a result of water logged clay, often seen in the winter months. Root rot will kill plants if left untreated. As the first symptoms of root rot occur beneath the soil, it is often difficult to notice when the problem first arises. Once root rot establishes, symptoms display through yellowing or brown leaves or hindered growth. ...

May 19, 2022

Top 5 Tips For A Weed Free Garden

Imagine a world where you never have to deal with a single weed in your garden again…  I can’t give you that whole world, but here are my 5 top tips that will help you keep your weeds under control. ...

May 16, 2022

Grass | Real or Fake | Which is the Lawn for You?

This is such a hot topic with my clients, that I've decided to write a blog to help you answer this question. I'm afraid there isn't a 'one size fits' all answer but hopefully my 5 P's guide will help you come to the best conclusion for your garden....

March 27, 2022

The Sanctuary from Habitat Magazine - Issue 36, feature garden

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March 21, 2022

How to Enhance Your Swimming Pool With Landscape Design

When we talk about pool landscaping in New Zealand, we must consider the whole ambience of the area, including all the features that surround it. Great landscape design will not only upgrade the functionality of the area but can effectively change the whole feel of your outdoor space. Even simple changes can really add to the 'wow factor' of your home to make it the inviting area that you've always wanted to use and show off. Whether you are looking for an amazing space to entertain friends and ...

March 2, 2022

Top Tips For Looking After Your Native NZ Garden

There are many benefits to planting NZ natives into your garden including preserving native species, attracting birds to your garden and reducing the amount of care and water your garden needs.  Renowned for dramatic foliage, textures and contrasts, NZ native plants fit in well with any garden design. For hardiness, low maintenance, longevity and to add interest to the garden, New Zealand native plants cannot be overlooked. Here are Sculpt Gardens top tips for keeping your native plant...

January 28, 2022

What To Do In The Garden This December

Eating, drinking and chilling outside is what summer is all about. Make that experience a lot more enjoyable by freshening up outdoor spaces and giving your plants plenty of food and water so they look lush and healthy during the hot days ahead. Here are our top gardening jobs for December but remember if you’d rather us do it for you, book an appointment HERE to arrange that....

December 1, 2021

Garden Landscaping Tips for Beginners

A great design begins with the proper landscaping to showcase your property. Garden landscaping can seem daunting at first if you’re new to it, but really there are some simple steps you can follow to have a beautiful yard your neighbours will envy. From plant selection and placement to soil needs and light conditions - learn everything you need to know about garden landscaping. ...

November 1, 2021

What To Do In The Garden This November

November is a busy month in the garden, with spring truly underway & lots of new growth.  To help with that new growth & also future proof your garden for what might be a long hot summer, feeding & mulching are two jobs that can really help your garden thrive over the coming months....

November 1, 2021

Swimming Pool Landscape Design | An Overview

At Sculpt Gardens, we have worked closely with homeowners to create the swimming pool of their dreams.  We consider the positioning, surrounding landscape, and gardens to ensure a cohesive, stunning effect that sits well with their existing home and gardens. You can create an oasis in your own backyard and we can help your vision become a reality. Swimming pools are not just a positive addition for your enjoyment. They also increase the value of your home. An outdoor pool is even more ...

October 9, 2021

Function First | Landscape Design Ideas for Busy Families

With all that comes with family life, it can seem that there’s always too much to do, and never enough time – and certainly not for pulling weeds. Having a garden at home doesn’t mean that you have to devote all of your precious spare time to it.By choosing a low-maintenance design that is suited to your backyard, you can have the green spaceof your dreams and still have time for the important things.Read on for Sculpt’s tips on planning a landscape design that is low maintenance AND wor...

June 6, 2021

How To Choose The Perfect Water Feature For Your Garden

Have you ever thought about incorporating a water feature into the design of your backyard, but unsure where to start? Water invokes feelings of calmness, serenity and balance. Your garden likely already includes manyof the five zodiac elements – wood, fire, earth and metal...is water the missing link to creating yourbalanced backyard paradise? While we might usually associate the sounds of running water with the wild, you can absolutelyincorporate a slice of the great outdoors into your own A...

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