Southern Rata & Summer Green: Gifts, Growth and How-To’s
METROSIDEROS umbellata – NZ Native Southern Rata Metrosideros umbellata - Rata in flower Round Hill, Southland A sign another year is drawing to a close and Summer holidays are ahead.…
Trees with Heritage Character Olives
Heritage trees are living links to history, shaping landscapes and inspiring gardeners across generations. Among them, the Olives stand out as timeless evergreens, each with its own story of cultivation,…
Paul’s Scarlet: A Timeless Triumph of Beauty
Every so often a tree comes along that feels more like a story than a specimen. Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’ is one of those treasures - a Victorian discovery that…
Redwoods at Dart Valley Station
Giant Redwoods provide a sense of calm and quality transferring a paddock into an established landscape. Their vertical scale brings instant drama, long term shelter and a landmark quality that…
Late Spring Blossoming Trees Gif
Late Spring Blossoming Trees
The last of the blossom season carries a quieter kind of beauty, a slow exhale after the heady rush of early Spring. As the first Cherries and Plums shed their…
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…
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…