Zen Trees of the Silk Road
A garden shaped by restraint and intention changes how you move through it and how time is felt. When spaces are pared back and every plant earns a place, the…
Trees That Count
Matthew’s Track Working Group is a small community group restoring a area of scrubland in Sawyers Bay, Dunedin, called Cedar Creek Restoration. They’re focused on riparian planting around the creek…
Big Blossoming Trees for Instant Impact
In the world of landscape design, few elements rival the transformative power of mature trees. Their presence offers instant structure, shade and a sense of permanence that saplings simply cannot…
Simple Colourful Garden Ideas for Year Round Impact
National Gardening Week in New Zealand runs from 20 to 27 October and it’s the perfect time to show gardeners how one thoughtful planting choice can create colourful layered interest.…
Top 10 Wind Tolerant Trees
Wind gives landscapes their character and keeps gardens interesting. The right trees turn gusts from a problem into an asset by creating movement, sound and layered shelter that improves microclimate…
Top 5: Sensory Trees for all to enjoy
Sensory tree gardens focus on trees as primary tools for non-visual engagement, using size, leaf form, bark texture and scent to support orientation, learning and enjoyment. Design emphasises clear routes,…
Inspired by Nature – Part 3: Private Gardens
Private garden tours are curated by owners who control every detail of the space. They choose soil types, plant combinations and hard-landscape elements such as paths, patios or raised beds.…
Yoshino Cherry Spotlight
Spring dawns with a blush of pale pink blossoms, a reminder that elegance can arrive in any landscape at any time. At Easy Big Trees our Yoshino Cherry occupies centre…
NAWIC Paint & Sip
We were honoured to sponsor the Queenstown Association of Women in Construction’s Paint & Sip 2025, where participants transformed plain pots into vibrant artworks that lit up the evening. Congratulations…
Best Places to See Urban Blossoms
New Zealand’s cities offer a delightful blend of nature and urban charm, especially during Spring when blossoms transform public parks, gardens and tree-lined avenues into vibrant displays of colour. From…
Top 10 Spring Blossom Trees
As Winter’s quiet retreat gives way to the riot of Spring colour, there’s no better time to celebrate renewal in your outdoor space. With Father’s Day falling on Sunday 7…
Spring into Summer: a fresh season of garden inspiration
As the days grow longer and the air turns warmer, the launch of our Spring into Summer Catalogue couldn’t be more perfectly timed. This vibrant new edition is bursting with…