How does being in Nature improve your wellbeing?

Discover how time spent in gardens and natural landscapes can restore balance, inspire, lift your mood and reconnect.

The Forest Effect

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Nothofagus – Mountain Beech Forest, Southland

Spending moments beneath a living canopy offers powerful, science-backed benefits:

  • Improves mood and eases anxiety by synchronising breath with rustling leaves
  • Lowers blood pressure and reduces cortisol through gentle forest bathing
  • Amplifies mindfulness as you notice dappled light, fresh scents and natural rhythms
  • Grounds body and mind, leaving a sense of rooted calm long after you’ve left

Spotlight: Aro Ha Wellness Retreat

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Aro Ha Wellness Resort – Glenorchy

We’re pleased to be involved in the early landscape establishment and highly recommend Aro Ha Wellness Retreat as the ultimate sanctuary for seeking a lighter, more vibrant life and revive your wellbeing.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Aro Ha blends longevity research with heart-led insight traditions. Daily rituals of movement, mindfulness and plant-based nourishment unfold in harmony with the surrounding forest – all designed to reset. Visit aro-ha.com

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Aro Ha Wellness Resort in Winter
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Aro Ha Wellness Resort in Summer

Video Feature: Wings Over Water

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Quercus palustris – Wings Over Water

A beautiful residential retreat, Easy Big Trees has been delighted to be part of. In the Wings Over Water video from Easy Big Trees, the reflecting pond brings its own peace and tranquillity. Cherry trees ripple gently on mirror-still water, inviting deep stillness and reflection.

Enjoy this recent beautiful Autumn Reflection footage:

Instant Effect with Large-Grade Trees

Comfort and relaxation afforded by a wonderful Heritage tree in nature – Millbrook

To help fast-track the wellness benefits of mature established greenery and landscape trees offer:

  1. Immediate canopy for shade, privacy and mood-boosting dappled light
  2. Rapid establishment of habitat, supporting birds and local wildlife
  3. Enhanced property value and curb appeal through instant scale and presence
  4. Proven stress-reduction as you immerse yourself in fully grown foliage

Create your own dream garden with established trees

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Ulmus horizontalis Heritage Collection – Gibbston

Transform your landscape with mature specimens that deliver instant tranquillity.

  • Browse our selection of large-grade NZ Native and Exotic trees and shrubs
  • Book a nursery tour for bespoke planting solutions
  • Have your trees delivered or call in and collect, then enjoy its immediate wellbeing benefits – cleaner air, reduced stress and a daily dose of nature’s peace.

Bring the forest’s soothing embrace straight to your doorstep.

Let mature trees guide you and your property toward lasting calm, clarity and vitality.

Harry Winter planting tips: One way to keep your hands warm in Winter is to keep them busy with some planting! It might sound like a strange time to do this but we’re operating on nature’s timeline here, and nature is making sure the soil is moist, while keeping bugs and plant diseases at bay. Your new plants will appreciate the time getting used to their new home before Spring kicks in.
Harry Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Tips: It's true alright. Some work now will reap a bountiful harvest next Summer, when you really do get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. The key is to stick to the 3 D's of pruning, getting rid of anything that's dead, diseased or damaged. Go about your work on a dry day and wear a few layers, so you can take them off as needed. Different fruit trees need to be pruned slightly differently but in general, just remember to not get too carried away. Trimming back by about 20% is a good rule of thumb.
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