Take a good family photo this festive season
A picture speaks a thousand words. Whether it’s the awkward smile- and pose, we all have one picture that makes us cringe a little. We have gathered some tips on what to do when taking a family picture this festive season.
How to prepare your property for the festive season
The festive season is almost upon us. But before we can wind down, there are things to prepare before enjoying a relaxing holiday. This blog explores the things to consider when preparing your property before the festive season.
4 steps to build a DIY fire pit in your backyard
How to build a DIY fire pit in 4 steps in your backyard - including the preparation and considerations in Auckland New Zealand.
Five things to consider when buying a ride-on lawn mower
Living in the Matakana and Auckland area, you can admit that mowing the lawn can become a task, and the bigger the yard, the more you wonder whether doing it yourself is worth it. This blog looks at five things to consider when buying a ride-on mower.
How to transform your driveway
Not only for usability, the concrete driveway, boulder retaining wall and gabion retaining wall on the lower side of the driveway has made this property really shine! So how did we create it? Check out the video to see the transformation in action.
Landscaping your newly built home
Being based in Matakana and Mangawhai, we see a lot of new homes being constructed throughout the area. The landscaping stage is a very exciting time for new home owners as the keys have usually just been handed over and the new chapter is about to begin!
In the press: Mahurangi Matters
You may have spotted our owner Chris and the new 5T Bigger Digger in the 20th May 2020 edition of Mahurangi Matters.
Create a winter veggie garden
Becoming more self sufficient and less reliant on the supermarket is becoming more important for people with the life changes that the Corona Virus has brought upon us.
Are you prepared for when the rain arrives??
Crunchy brown grass, gardens suffering, water tanks low... that's our current predicament here in Matakana. The rain has arrived, lets hope it stays around to fill tanks and give the land a good soak.
In these times it's easy to forget about getting your property prepared for the wet season – but now is actually the right time to do it!
Here's our advice on what to do now, to prevent issues arising and to capture all that valuable water to use where and when it's needed:
10 things you need to know about living in the country
Thinking of moving to the Matakana area? We love the country life here... the slower pace, living close to nature, the community and the quiet. But some aspects of rural living can come as a bit of shock if you've come straight from a city.
Get your garden Christmas-ready
Want your garden looking great when your guests arrive for Christmas?
A little bit of work now and you can sit back and relax knowing everything’s done.
Clever ways to create indoor outdoor flow
New Zealanders love the outdoors. We're blessed with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. So when it comes to making changes in your home, creating indoor to outdoor flow is always top of the renovation list. Here are our tips – from simple budget-friendly to luxe options to transform your indoor outdoor flow.
Ideas for a low maintenance yard
As much as we love being out in the garden, it's not much fun when you feel like your yard work is getting on top of you. Let's face it, you want to be able to sit back and enjoy your garden, not be a slave to it!
Garden styles from around the world
When looking for inspiration for the style and plant choices in your garden, a simple source of direction is to look to the globe! Maybe it's your favourite holiday destination, a country of your heritage or that place you've always longed to visit... you can create a little slice of holiday paradise at home!
How to create an instant established garden
Gardening is so rewarding but waiting for plants to grow can test anyone's patience!
How to build a Gabion Wall
Gabion baskets are so versatile, you can create just about any shape and size to suit your function. Either buy pre-made mesh baskets or make them yourself using galvanise mesh and heavy duty wire. Shape them into curves or stack baskets on top of each other, the options are endless!
In the press: Rodney Times - Turtle Rescue
When we heard that Angie from Auckland Reptile Rescue needed a new pond dug for rescued and re-homed turtles we offered our time and digger hire for free to dig the pond.
Outdoor Christmas Ideas
Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we are lucky to be able to enjoy an outdoor Christmas. We may not get to have the “White Christmas” experience but there is something equally as special in gathering with family and friends and relaxing in the sunshine on your Christmas Day.
10 ways to make the most of your entrance
We all know that saying “first impressions last” - and it applies to our homes too! That's why, it’s always a good idea to give your home entrance a little refresh, ready for visitors or if you are thinking of putting your house on the market.
Make your own Picking Garden
There is nothing quite like stepping outside and picking a fresh bunch of flowers that you have grown yourself. That's why we have seen an increasing trend in gardening of growing a Picking Garden; a garden designed for flowers to cultivate, cut and enjoy.