Landscaping Guides
How to build a raised garden bed
Congratulations to Tony and Lianne from Whenuapai, lucky winners of our Trustwood Sleepers Raised Garden Bed Prize Pack! The installation is now complete including a load of Premium Garden Mix, vegetable seedlings, and a stunning surround of White Limestone Chip. Read on to see the impressive results.
How to plan a landscaping project with Kerry Speirs from DIY Designs
Planning a garden design project can be a daunting task, but help is at hand! We talked to Kerry Speirs, the lead Landscape Designer at DIY Designs, about the do’s and don'ts when planning a landscape project.
Mind the GAP! What’s up with all these metal aggregates, and how are they used?
What's the difference between GAP, WAP and SAP metal? What do these terms actually mean? How do you use the different types of aggregate? Get all the answers in our latest blog!
5 easy projects to manage heavy rain on your property
It’s what you don’t see that makes the difference. Devices that draw water from the surface allow the homeowner to enjoy beautiful landscaping above ground. These ideas below won’t break the bank, but they will improve water absorption around the garden. The field drain. In the areas of your property...
Flooded? Landscaping ideas to make your garden more resilient
The Auckland floods have caused immense damage to homes, gardens, parks, and property—disrupting lives and putting even more stress on housing, transport and household budgets. These extreme weather events are undoubtedly increasing in frequency and severity, so what can we do to make our suburban landscapes more climate resilient?
2023 - What’s hot in landscaping for NZ gardeners
At Central Landscape Supplies we’ve seen an explosion in interest in gardening and landscaping while people have been at home these past two years. Read on to find out the key trends we’re expecting to see in New Zealand gardens in 2023. The Garden Sanctuary Photo courtesy of sunset.com With...
Transform your outdoor spaces with Feinwerk Pavers
Get your garden space ready for those summer BBQs with Feinwerk pavers. Thinner, lighter, stronger Feinwerk Pavers are made of stronger stuff. With a high cement content and fibre reinforcement, Feinwerk pavers are thinner and lighter without compromising on strength. These trade-quality pavers are safer to carry with reduced risk of injury,...
Up the garden path: a landscapers guide to paving
Garden paths have become a key landscape feature on their own, where formerly they were often just a means getting from A to B. A beautiful path enhances the design look of the landscape.
Small Garden? Making the most of your space
Whether you live in a terrace house, on a cross-lease section or in a flat, many of us now have compact outdoor spaces. Maximise enjoyment of your outdoor area with these project ideas for small spaces.
Black Decorative Mulch is saving your garden and Auckland’s landfill!
Help support Auckland’s focus on recycling and reducing waste by choosing Reharvest mulches for your garden beds.