We are so lucky in New Zealand, our native plants are super UNIQUE. 82% of our plant species are endemic (found only in New Zealand)

Easy Grow Ferns for New Zealand Gardens

Lawn Alternatives for New Zealand Gardens

Frame your pathways with plants to set the tone of your home and garden as you walk down the path.

Hedges, climbers, screening plants- there are lots of ways to make the most of a narrow garden

Types of hedges and how to include them into your outdoor spaces

A few pages from an Artful Gardens on-site consultation for an existing garden, this can be used by you to complete the transformation or...

Groundcovers are a type of low-lying plant with a spreading habit that is typically used to cover areas of ground with minimal maintenance.

Garden design guidelines based on the elements and principles of art and design

Let the size of each garden bed determine the size of the plants you use

Printable Version of These Questions For more advice like this see What Plant Where- A Simple Garden Making Guide For Aotearoa New...