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LAWN TIME
Autumn is the ideal time to sow new lawns or patch up existing
ones. When the autumn rains begin to moisten up the soil is the perfect
time to sow lawn seed.
With a little additional watering you can keep
the soil moist allowing seeds to germinate and establish. Then the new
grasses have the rest of autumn, winter and spring to establish before
they hit a hot dry summer.
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Greetings!
I
am really looking forward to the Ellerslie International Flower Show this year.
I have not been for a couple of years since it has been in Christchurch; it
seems that this year will be the biggest and best show yet.
We
have been keeping abreast of happenings during the build up to the show and I wish
all exhibitors the best of luck. I know what it's like to put an exhibition
garden together!
Air New Zealand has some amazing flight deals at the moment - its worth checking out - might see you there!
I have
included some featured articles about the buildup in this issue, plus a great
natural pool article. Horizon international feature developments to their Terrazzo
Venneto paving range and Kapiti Tufa has
a great freight offer for around the country.
Enjoy!
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New Addition
 Terrazzo Veneto Pavers are
manufactured from the highest grade raw materials and are suitable for both
domestic and commercial applications. This product
is fantastic because an extremely dense product can be achieved without the
risk of shrinkage or cracking through the special production process.
They are ideal for residential projects, swimming
pools and many more high quality solutions such as Auckland Viaduct Basin, K
Road Auckland and the Wither Hills Vineyard.
In addition to the existing honed range, Horizon
International has imported an Italian Shot blasting machine which allows a
non-skid surface to be added. They are also developing new colours to add
to the the range and can develop custom batches to order.
New shot blasted examples
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Imagine a swimming pool complete with aquatic plants, beneficial
insects and a filtration system - just as Mother Nature intended it.
Imported European
technology and expertise finally makes these natural
wonders possible in New Zealand, writes Lorri Lesiak
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Japanese garden fuses tradition with contemporary influences
Multi award-winning Japanese garden designer Koji Ninomiya will fuse
traditional Japanese-style garden design with contemporary influences
in his garden at next month's Ellerslie International Flower Show. Read more...
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The Great North and South Landscape Build-off
Visitors to this year's Ellerslie International Flower Show will be
able to watch some of New Zealand's best landscapers being put through
their paces in The Great North and South Landscape Build-off.
Organised by Landscaping New Zealand, the North Island and South
Island landscaping competition is a garden of two halves, separated by
the Cook Strait (a water feature) which showcases the value of design,
best trade practices, garden management and good environmental
landscaping practice.
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International artist debuts in NZ at Ellerslie Sculpture Garden exhibit
International ceramic artist Susan Higgs will debut her work in New
Zealand at the Ellerslie International Flower Show's Sculpture Garden
exhibition this year.
Higgs, who has recently moved to live in Rangiora (North Canterbury),
has exhibited widely internationally and currently has an installation
touring Europe. Read more...
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Graduates create NZ's 21st Century quarter-acre paradise - in the sky
A bird's eye view of Christchurch's Central City in 2026 has inspired
the 2010 Ellerslie International Flower Show exhibition garden design
by three 2009 Lincoln University Landscape Architecture Graduates. Read more...
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Ellerslie International Flower
Show is New Zealand's premier week-long Garden Party in Christchurch's North
Hagley Park from 10 to 14 March 2010. The Show celebrates Christchurch's Garden
City heritage and the best of national and international garden design. www.ellerslieflowershow.co.nz/
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Pannacotta by Helen Jackson
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups cream
1 vanilla bean, split open
1/2 cup sugar
2 leaves gelatine
1/2 cup milk
Method
Place the cream, vanilla and sugar in a saucepan and heat until
almost boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Soak the gelatine in
the milk
for 5 minutes and then pour into the hot cream, whisking to dissolve the gelatine.
Strain
the mixture and then pour into lightly oiled ramekins. Refrigerate for
at least 3 hours and preferably longer. Run a hot knife around the
outside of the pannacotta and then invert onto plates. Decorate with
berries or poached fruit and serve.
www.foodlovers.co.nz
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That is all for this month!
Kind regards,
Adv. Cert. Landscape
Design & Construction
Editor | Managing Director
Landscapedesign.co.nz Limited
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