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.
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:
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!
How to fix a gravel driveway
Laying a gravel driveway is an easy, attractive and affordable option, especially over costly concrete, asphalt or paving methods. The only downside are the potholes that can develop, especially after periods of heavy rain fall – which, in New Zealand, is quite often!
How to build a Dry Creek Bed
When you think of drainage, the first things that come to mind are probably pipes, grates and gutters. All quite ugly but necessary, right?
Well drainage solutions don't always have to be ugly! Why not consider creating a Dry Creek Bed, also known as an Open Drain.
Celebrating Matariki
Matariki is a beautiful reminder of the importance of nurturing, respecting and restoring our environment. Here are some ideas of how you can celebrate Matariki
Introducing the Bobcat/Skid Steer - Tracked
When you have a lot of dirt to move, our Skid Steer Loader - Tracked is the perfect tool to get the job done.
Drainage Tips for Winter Wetness
Getting your property winter-ready is an essential part of life in rural New Zealand. Here are our top tips for sorting out your drainage ready for the winter wet season.
10 things to love about rural living
More and more people are making the change to move from urban areas to a new rural lifestyle. There are positives and negatives to both but we think rural living wins hands down. Here are our top 10 things to love about rural living:
Why your garden needs PEAT!
Peat and Top Soil are an amazing combination for your garden.
Here are some of the amazing benefits of peat for your garden.
CAN WE FIT IT? YES WE CAN!
Have you found yourself planning your next outdoor project, only to realise that it's going to take more than just a shovel, wheelbarrow and some elbow grease?
TIPS FOR LAYING A GRAVEL DRIVE YOU CAN BE PROUD OF
A gravel driveway is recommended for rural properties north of Auckland, where it’s been known to rain… a bit… sometimes!