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Garden Maintenance Autumn
Pruning
Remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches on woody shrubs or trees This will help reinvigorate them for the following year and keep their size under control
Seal the cuts with pruning sealant
This forms a barrier to help prevent diseases entering the fresh cuts and encourages callusing to form You don’t need to prune everything in your garden Leaving plants with seeds and berries can add interest and colour, as well as providing food for birds and insects
Discard or burn any diseased wood or foliage Don’t put them in the compost bin as they could transfer their infection to other plants
Yearly pruning should include Roses, Hydrangeas, and Fruit Trees
Mulching
• Add 5 – 8cm of mulch to your garden beds Take care not to pile the mulch against the base of the plant
• Mulch helps maintain soil moisture and keep its temperature higher A layer of mulch will also protect any delicate perennials or bulbs in the soil and protect roots over winter
Spraying
• Use a lime sulphur spray on fruit or deciduous trees This encourages defoliation, will protect the stems from scale, and kill any moss and lichen Once the moss or lichen has died clean it off with a wire brush
Keep the garden free from pest and disease with a combination spray of fungicide, pesticide, and spraying oil
• A copper-based spray is a good general clean up spray It will also
encourage defoliation of deciduous trees and shrubs
Lawn
Autumn is an ideal time to sow a new lawn – See www mitre10 co nz
• Aerate the lawn by spiking it with a garden fork; this also helps to encourage draining
Give your lawn a final mow around the beginning of May Don’t cut the grass any shorter than 5 cm as longer grass can make better use of less sunlight over autumn and winter A longer lawn also helps resist weeds and moss
• Use a hose-on weed and feed spray to clean up broad-leafed weeds
Autumn is a great time to fertilise because it protects your lawn through the winter months You should aim to fertilise twice a year for the best results
Vegetable garden
Remove any edibles that have gone to seed, any that are showing signs of disease, or any that have died
Make sure you get rid of all their roots
• Make a note of where you had tomatoes and potatoes planted so you can rotate planting locations next season
• Either replant for winter or sow common “ green crops ” such as lupin and mustard directly; once grown dig them back into the soil and leave them to break down for 6-8 weeks before planting This puts nitrogen back into the ground ready for your spring planting and keeps the weeds away
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Travel,family,andpools:
Fromanadventureinahouse bustobuyingapoolbusiness
Buyingahousebusand travellingthecountrywiththree kidsfortwoyearswasexactly whatAshleyRobertsandhis wifeneededfortheirfamily.
Itbroughtthemthefreedomoftime,the opportunitytohangoutwitheachother andseesomeofthemostincredible cornersofNewZealand.
“Wecouldeasilyspendanothertwo yearsinthebus,”saidAshley.“Notaday goesbythekidsdon’tmentionit.”
Itwasalsoamuch-neededchange.
Formorethantenyears,Ashleywasa policemaninbothSouthAucklandand Gisborne.Duringthattime,hegained
valuableskillsincommunication,problemsolving,anddealingwithawiderangeof peopleandsituations.
In2020,justbeforethepandemic,he decidedtoputthoseskillstouseina differentway.
Heandhiswifedownsizedtheirfamily intoabusandhittheroad–thekidswere 4,5andsixmonthsold.
“We’ddoitagaininaheartbeat.”
ThebustookthemaroundNewZealand, butGisbornewashomeandinlate2022 theymovedback.
“Welovethesummers,thehunting, fishing,surfing.Hopefullywe’llgetmore 28-degreedaysnextsummer.”
Onreturn,AshleyboughttheNarellan poolbusiness-justbeforethe2023 cycloneshit.
Thetimingwasn’tgreat,butbusiness hasbeenconsistentwith12pool installationsayear. Thedetailanddedicationto eachpoolissoimportantto Ashleyandhisteam.He’sabitof aperfectionist,pluswithonlyone degreeofseparationinGisborne you’realwaysbumpingintoclients atSaturdaymorningsocceror nippers.
Everyjobisdonetothehighest standard.
Funnilyenough,Ashleyneverwantedor evenhadayearningforapool.
Butnowthere’sagorgeousoneonhis doorstep,“Icouldn’tlivewithoutit”.
“It’sthebestbabysitterout–thekidslive inthepool.It’sheated,sofromSeptember toMaythewateris28degrees.
“Ilovethebeachoversummer,butwe stayathomenowandpeoplecomehere.”
Poolparties,playinggameswiththe kids,thereareswimjetsandawater treadmillsoyoucanswiminplace.It’s
alsoamineralpoolwithmagnesiumin thewater–likeswimminginEpsomsalts, whichleavesyourskinfeelingnice.
“Onhotnightsthekidsjumpinthepool, thencrashinbedprettywellafterthat.”
You’relookingat$60,000foranentrylevelpoolbutthebenefitsmakeiteasyto justify–poolsbringpeopletogether.
AshleyalsoownsMobilePoolSolutions –whichisaguyinavanwhodoespool valetsacrossGisborne,witharound40 clientswhogetmonthlypoolcheck-ups andcleans.It’stheperfectcombo.
Makeitamineralone:likeswimminginEpsomsalts, amineralpoolissupergoodforyourskin.
Poolsbring people together: there’s hoursoffun
Sustainableandeco-friendly
designs
NewZealandersareincreasinglyprioritisingsustainabilityintheir bathroomdesigns.Thisincludesusingwater-savingfixtures,such aslow-flowtoiletsandshowerheads,andincorporatingrecycled orsustainablematerialslikebambooandreclaimedwood. Eco-friendlybathroomsnotonlyreduceenvironmentalimpact butalsooftenresultincostsavingsonwaterandenergybills.
Naturalandorganicelements
Bringingtheoutdoorsinsideisapopular trend.Thiscanbeachievedthroughthe useofnaturalmaterialslikestone,wood, andplants.Stonecountertops,wooden vanities,andindoorplantscreatea calming,spa-likeatmosphere.Additionally, largewindowsorskylightsthatallow naturallighttofloodthespacearehighly soughtafter.
Minimalistandcleanlines
Minimalismcontinuestobeastrongtrend, withafocusoncleanlinesanduncluttered spaces.Thisofteninvolvesbuilt-instorage solutionstokeepsurfacesclearandthe useofneutralcolourpalettes.White,grey, andbeigetonesdominate,creatinga sereneandtimelesslook.
Smarttechnology
Theintegrationofsmarttechnologyin bathroomsisontherise.Featuressuch assmartmirrorswithbuilt-inlighting anddefoggingcapabilities,touchless faucets,andprogrammableshowersthat canbecontrolledviasmartphoneapps arebecomingmorecommon.These innovationsaddconvenienceandatouch ofluxurytothebathroomexperience.
Freestandingbathtubs
Freestandingbathtubsareastatement pieceinmodernbathrooms.Theycome invariousshapesandsizes,fromclassic clawfoottubstosleek,contemporary designs.Thesetubsnotonlyserveasa focalpointbutalsoprovidealuxurious bathingexperience.
Boldtilepatternsandtextures
Tilesarebeingusedcreativelytoadd personalitytobathrooms.Boldpatterns, geometricdesigns,andtexturedtilesare popularchoicesforbothfloorsandwalls. Thesecanbeusedtocreatefeaturewalls ortoaddvisualinteresttootherwise simplespaces.
Blackfixturesandfittings
Blackfixturesandfittingsaremaking astrongstatementincontemporary bathroomdesigns.Fromfaucetsand showerheadstotowelracksandcabinet handles,blackaccentsaddamodern andsophisticatedtouch.Theycontrast beautifullywithlightercolourschemesand canbepairedwithvariousmaterials.
Wellness-focusedspaces
Bathroomsareincreasinglybeingdesigned withwellnessinmind.Thisincludes featureslikesteamshowers,saunas,and deepsoakingtubs.Thegoalistocreatea spacewhereonecanrelaxandrejuvenate, turningthebathroomintoapersonal retreat.
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Maintainingyourhouse duringthewinterinNew Zealandiscrucialtoensure itremainscomfortable, safe,andingoodcondition. Herearesomekeyaspects tofocuson:
Insulationandheating
Properinsulationisessentialtokeep yourhomewarmandenergyefficient. Checktheinsulationinyourroof,walls, andfloors,andconsiderupgradingif necessary.Ensureyourheatingsystem isingoodworkingorder.Heatpumps, woodburners,andelectricheatersare popularchoices.Regularlyserviceyour heatingappliancestoensuretheyoperate efficientlyandsafely.
Ventilation
Goodventilationhelpsprevent condensation,whichcanleadtomould andmildew.Openwindowsdailytoallow freshairtocirculateandreducemoisture buildup.Useextractorfansinkitchensand bathroomstoremoveexcesshumidity. Considerinstallingaventilationsystemto maintainahealthyindoorenvironment.
Gutterandroofmaintenance
Autumnleavesanddebriscanclog gutters,leadingtowaterdamageduring winterrains.Cleanyourguttersand downspoutsregularlytoensureproper drainage.Inspectyourroofforanysigns ofdamage,suchasmissingorbroken tiles,andrepairthempromptly.Mossand lichencanalsocausedamage,soconsider aprofessionalrooftreatmenttoremove thesegrowths.
Exteriorcleaning
Wintermoisturecanleadtothegrowthof algae,mildew,andmouldonyourhome’s exterior.Scheduleanexteriorhouse washbeforewintersetsintoremove accumulateddirtandsterilizesurfaces. Thisnotonlymaintainsyourhome’s appearancebutalsoprotectsitsstructural integrity.
Windowanddoorseals
Checkfordraftsaroundwindowsand doors.Useweatherstrippingorcaulk tosealanygapsandpreventcoldair fromenteringyourhome.Thiswillhelp maintainaconsistentindoortemperature andreduceheatingcosts.
Plumbingprotection
Wrapexposedpipeswithinsulation topreventthemfromfreezingand burstingduringcoldsnaps.Checkfor anyleaksandrepairthempromptly. Ensureyourhotwatercylinderis insulatedtoretainheatandimprove energyefficiency.
Gardenandoutdoorareas
Trimoverhangingbranchesthatcould breakandcausedamageduringstorms. Stakeplantstoprotectthemfrom strongwinds.Clearpathwaysofmoss andalgaetopreventslipperysurfaces. Bringoutdoorfurnitureandequipment undercovertoprotectthemfromthe elements.
Emergencypreparedness
Winterstormscancausepower outagesandotheremergencies.Keep anemergencykitwithessentialssuch astorches,batteries,blankets,and non-perishablefood.Ensureyourhome insuranceisuptodateandcovers winter-relateddamages.
Enhance your property withafence
Residentialfencesplayacrucialroleinenhancing theprivacy,security,andaestheticappealofhomes.
Theregion’sdiverselandscapeand climateinfluencethetypesof fencingmaterialsandstylesthatare mostsuitableforresidentialproperties.
Timberfencesareapopularchoice duetotheirnaturalappearanceand versatility.Theycanbecustomized tofitvariousstyles,fromtraditional picketfencestomodernhorizontalslat designs.Timberfencesareoftenmade fromdurablehardwoodsortreatedpine, whichcanwithstandtheregion’sweather conditions.Properstainingandsealing areessentialtoprotectthewoodfrom moistureandUVdamage.
Aluminiumfencesarefavouredfortheir
requireminimalmaintenance,making themacost-effectivechoiceformany homeowners.
durabilityandlowmaintenance.Theyare resistanttorustandcorrosion,making themidealforcoastalareas.Theycome invariousstylesandcolours,allowing homeownerstochooseoptionsthat complementtheirproperty’saesthetic. Theyarealsolightweightandeasyto install,whichcanreducelabourcosts.
Chainlinkfencesareknownfortheir affordabilityandpracticality.Theyare commonlyusedforsecuringbackyards, gardens,andevensportsfields.Whilenot themostaestheticallypleasingoption, chainlinkfencescanbeenhancedwith privacyslatsorclimbingplantstoimprove theirappearance.Theyaredurableand
Safetyisatopprioritywhenitcomes topoolfencing.Poolfencesmust complywithstrictsafetyregulations topreventaccidents.Optionsforpool fencingincludeglass,aluminium,and mesh.Glassfencesofferasleek,modern lookanddonotobstructviews,while aluminiumandmeshfencesprovide robustsecurity.Ensuringthefencemeets allsafetystandardsiscrucialtoprotect childrenandpets.
Metalfences,includingwroughtiron andsteel,arevaluedfortheirstrength andlongevity.Theyprovideahighlevel ofsecurityandcanbedesignedwith intricatepatternstoaddadecorative
elementtotheproperty.Metalfences requireminimalmaintenanceandcan withstandharshweatherconditions, makingthemadurableoptionfor residentialproperties.
PVCfencesarebecomingincreasingly popularduetotheirlowmaintenance andresistancetorotandinsects.They areavailableinvariousstyles,suchas privacy,picket,andranchrail,allowing homeownerstochooseadesignthat fitstheirneeds.Theyareeasytoclean andcanlastformanyyearswithout significantwearandtear.
Consultingwithlocalfencingexperts canhelpensurethechosenfencemeets allrequirementsandstandsthetestof time.
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MAIN: Stainedwoodallowsforawintery colourtotakeitsplacewhilethenatural patternofthewoodaddsinterest. INSERT: Earthypinkandspicymustardtakeawarming stanceinthisbedroom,meetingpalerose andchalkywhitetolightenupthepalette.
Richwarm colours
Treeleavesturninggreento amberandthecracklingofa golden-huedfire…autumnis richwithvibrantcolours.
Whatresonatesaboutthesehuesof natureishowtheyofferasense ofprotection,cocooningusand leavingusfeelingnurtured.
Asautumnapproaches,itmakessenseto tweakourhomes,notsomuchtofitinwith thelatestpaintcolourtrends,buttobringin thesenseofcosinessandcomfort.
theseasonsinourdailylives.Butthisyear, we’reseeingamoreplayfulelementanda mixingofunexpectedpairings;thinkwarm beiges,brown-tingedpinks,goldenyellows, earthyorangesandtealgreens.
Thekeyistoadopthuesthatevoke thecosinessweassociatewiththecooler seasonswithoutcreatinganinteriortoo drearyordull.Todothis,lookforcolourswith richnesstothem.“Celebratethevibrancyof autumnalhues,”Rebeccasays.
“ReseneFlorentinePinkoffersahintof earlymorningsunandistheperfectcolour toinjectenergyintoyourentranceorliving room.ExplorethedepthsofResenePlumin yourbedroomandbringoutitsvibrant,violet undertonewithwarmed,ambientlighting.”
Thesearethemonthswhenthecool temperaturesetsinandwespendmore timeindoors,soit’sworthtransformingyour homeintoanautumnalhaven.
Celebratingachangeintheseasonsthatis allaboutregeneratingourselvesandslowing down.
Frompeacockbluestobrownyreds,the spectrumoftheautumnalpalettetoguide usintowinterisrich.“Autumnisalways agreatsourceofcolourinspirationaswe explorebroodinghuesandnewdepths,”says RebeccaLong,acolourexpertatResene. “AutumnalResenehueskeepuswarmas weheadintothecoolermonthsandwill transformyourhouseintoaninvitinghome.”
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Whileweallknowwhenwefindacolour thatspeakstous,someautumnalcoloursare particularlypopular.
Duringthesecoldermonths,theroomsin ourhomesthatofferrelaxation,celebrating restorativeactivitiessuchassleepingand watchingamoviewithlovedones,shouldbe paidextraattention.
Decidingontherightcolourchoicesis important,butit’sevenmorevitaltodo thepracticalgroundworktoensureyour applicationisperfect.
Forhelpchoosingcoloursforyournext project,visityourlocalReseneColorShop. CourtesyofResene.
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Itencompassesawiderangeofartistic expressions,fromsculpturesandstatues tofunctionalpieceslikebirdbaths andfountains.Eachpieceofgardenart cantransformagardenintoapersonal sanctuary,reflectingtheowner’stastes andthesurroundinglandscape.
Gardenartandstatuesofferaunique blendofculturalheritage,naturalbeauty, andartisticexpression.Thesepiecesnot onlyenhancetheaestheticappealof gardensbutalsoreflectthecountry’srich biodiversityandindigenousMāoriculture.
Oneoftheprominentfeaturesof gardenartistheuseofCortensteel.This materialisknownforitsrusticappearance anddurability.Itisdesignedtorustand doesn’trequirepainting.Theweathered lookofCortensteelcomplementsthe lushgreeneryofourgardens,creatinga harmoniousblendofartandnature.
Inadditiontometalsculptures,New
RichardOrvisstookthisphotograph ofahibiscuswhileonholidaywithhis familyinRarotonga.Theyhaditprinted oncorrugatediron,anditnowhaspride ofplaceintheirgarden.
Zealandgardensareadornedwithstone andconcretestatues.Stonestatuesoften featuretraditionalMāorimotifs,suchas koruandtikifigures,symbolizingnewlife, growth,andprotection.Theseelements notonlyaddvisualinterestbutalsoimbue gardenswithculturalsignificance.
Anothernotableaspectofgardenart inNewZealandistheincorporationof functionalart.Manysculpturesdoubleas practicalgardenelements,suchasbird feeders,waterfountains,andseating.This approachnotonlymaximizestheutility ofgardenspacesbutalsoencourages interactionwiththeartpieces.
TheinfluenceofMāoricultureisevident inmanygardenartpiecesacrossNew Zealand.Artistsoftendrawinspiration fromtraditionalMāoricarvingtechniques andsymbolism.Theuseofpounamu andwoodinsculpturesreflectsthedeep connectionbetweenMāoricultureandthe
Artinthe garden
Gardenartisanattractivewayto enhanceoutdoorspaces,blending creativitywithnaturetocreatevisually stunningandmeaningfulenvironments.
naturalworld.Thesematerialsareoften carvedintointricatedesignsrepresenting whakapapaandmanaaddinglayersof meaningtothegardenart.
Corrugatedironprintsareanother waytopersonaliseyouroutdoorspace. Afavouritephotocanbeturnedintoa weatherproofanddurablepieceofartthat canpersonaliseanyspaceinthegarden. Theyarereasonablyinexpensiveandare availablefromanumberofstoresand online.
Theintegrationoflightingingarden artisalsogainingpopularity.Solarpoweredlightsembeddedinsculpturesor strategicallyplacedspotlightscanhighlight specificartpieces,creatingamagical ambianceintheevening.Thisnotonly extendstheenjoymentofthegardeninto thenightbutalsoaddsanewdimension totheart,asshadowsandlightinterplayto createdynamicvisualeffects.
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