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In The Media
Read about our various gardens & owners featured in the media, plus interviews and garden design & growing tips from Rach Matthews.
 Trial by Flower - garden designer Rachael Matthews home gardenNZ Gardener & stuff.co.nz, 2023 Structure & style in a Khandallah garden ~ a garden designer's Wellington haven to trial & test plants |  Bowled Over - privacy from inner city development next door, NZ House & GardenNZ House & Garden, 2023 A beautiful inner-city garden needed a rethink once a neighbouring development began. |
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 Sphere of Influence - The Topiary Ball BibleNZ Gardener, 2024 Topiary balls are a design feature for every garden style. Here are the best plants to use, expert tips to achieve a more organic shape, and advice on integrating them into your garden design. |  Potted Dahlias - how to grow dahlias in potsNZ Gardener, 2022 Nothing can stop a true dahlia lover from growing their favourite bloom, not a lack of space nor the prevalence of wind. |
 Where The Heart Is - an urban organic family gardenNZ House & Garden and www.stuff.co.nz, 2020 There’s no place like Kelburn for these US expats. |  Breathing Space - formal garden in the cityNZ House & Garden, 2021 Having an architect in the family certainly helped when tackling this once shabby villa |
 Gardens to Love - a selection of the best gardens in New ZealandNZ House & Garden, Special Gardens Edition 2021 Our most beautiful gardens from throughout Aoteroa |  Garden Expert: Rachael MatthewsNZ House & Garden and www.stuff.co.nz How to turn city plots into peaceful, leafy sanctuaries |
 Thorndon Villa - beautiful villa and French style gardensLife & Style www.stuff.co.nz 2022 'Optimistic' Thorndon villa, fit for an eccentric prince |  Building to Perfection - beautiful formal garden and sunnu outdoor living areasHomed on www.stuff.co.nz, 2020 The story behind the Wellington house that's only getting better with age |
 Outdoor Living - outdoor design ideas & inspirationNZ House & Garden, 2022 Designer spaces in which to dine, chill, holiday and play this summer |  Matipo HouseHome Style Magazine, 2022 There are certain junctures in life at which we might question how suitable our homes really are for us |
 Layered Loveliness - villa & garden restored for a young familyNZ House & Garden and www.stuff.co.nz A bare, sloping Wellington yard becomes a multi-tiered, family-friendly playground |  Close Connection - formal garden apartment in the cityNZ House & Garden Designed for a green-thumbed owner by her daughter-in-law, the Wellington apartment garden is living proof of the power of collaboration |
 Modern Charm - lovely large, seasonal gardenNZ House & Garden and www.stuff.co.nz A contemporary Wellington garden accommodates kids and dogs but keeps its old world feel |  Surprise & Delight - formal villa garden with views from every windowNZ House & Garden A happy surprise saw a Wellington couple swap a large country property for an elegant courtyard garden |
 DIY Garden Design - garden design tips from Rach MatthewsCreate Your Own Dream Garden NZ Gardener, Special Edition 2019 The days when vege patches were hidden down the back of the garden are over, and about time too! |  Rescue Remedy - a large family garden that packs in all the toysNZ House & Garden A former Wellington student flat is restored in grand style complete with a man cave |
 The House Next Door - beautifully furnished by Small Acorns in Designers Guild, garden underwayNZ House & Garden and www.stuff.co.nz, Xmas 2020 This family didn’t move far for a new house - in fact, right next door ... |  Pruning Made Easy - tips & tricks from Rach MatthewsNZ Gardener, Special Edition The ancient arts of topiary and bonsai take a little time and skill to master but the end result gives a definite garden wow factor. |
 My neighbours can see me ...OneRoof, NZ Herald Backyards have shrunk but the population has increased. |  Designing Small SpacesNZ House & Garden, Collectors Edition Compact living, clever downsizing, and tiny abodes with style |
 Small But Perfectly Formed GardensYour Weekend Who says you need to have loads of space to have a good garden. These compact gardens prove you can fit almost anything into an outdoor space if you are clever |  How to add Pops of ColourDomPost Adding colour to an outdoor space is like decorating indoors, |
 Great GardensMaster Builders House of the Year |  Go Potty to add Garden StyleDomPost Adding colour to an outdoor space is like decorating indoors, |
 Balcony Design TipsHomed www.stuff.co.nz Making the most of your small balcony |  Outdoor LivingSmart Ways with Small Gardens NZ House & Garden When gardens are small, you need to make the most of every corner; ideas must be creative and the execution flawless |
 Hedge FunRole Models not Super Models Next Magazine A lawyer reshapes her life with a pair of hedge trimmers |  Recycled MagicWeekend Gardener Rachel Vogan takes in the highlights of this year at the Ellerslie International Flower Show |
 Wellingtonians Ecstatic Over WinsThe DomPost Rachel Vogan takes in the highlights of this year at the Ellerslie International Flower Show |  Auckland Scoops TitleCCC Media Release Auckland, the City of Sails has wowed the judges of the Zealandia National Flower Bed competition with their themed flower garden |
 Open Season:Trends & Tips for Challenging Sites NZ House & Garden Summer is on its way – it’s time to make your great outdoors even greater. We reveal the latest alfresco trends and a line-up of local landscape design experts offer ideas for handling challenging sites |  Rachael Matthews Wins Gold... and Emerging Designer of the Year www.landscapedesign.co.nz Wellington designer Rachael Matthews has received two gongs at this year’s Ellerslie International Flower show in Christchurch |
 Back to the LandA Year of Country Living Lynda Hallinan With characteristic wit and good humour, gardening guru Lynda Hallinan shares a full year of her gardening exploits, including judging at the Ellerslie International Flower Show |  Out of the Silt of Hagley ParkArises a New Flower Show Xanthe White, The Listener Although the top designers take away glittering medals, the best prizes in the Ellerslie International Flower Show are the innovative ideas throughout the event for gardeners to adopt |
 Hot Design HighlightsFrom The Ellerslie Flower Show NZ Gardener With 21 exhibition gardens, seven Victorian flower beds and 1000 hanging baskets, Ellerslie was back to its blooming best this year. Jo McCarroll checked out the highlights at Hagley Park |  Green Fingers Turn Goldwww.stuff.co.nz A Kelburn woman's green fingers and design skills won her a gold award at the Ellerslie Flower Show in Christchurch this month |
 Garden Design WorkshopYour Home & Garden Ever wondered how the experts create a gorgeous garden? Rachael Matthews shows you how |  Kelburn BeautyA Garden Design Case Study www.landscapedesign.co.nz Rachael from HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery takes us through a recently completed garden renovation project close to home |
 Camellias & Other Garden Darlingswww.landscapedesign.co.nz Rach from HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery reveals her favourite plants, trees and flowers |  Garden of InnovationCity Life Wellington The newest creation adorning the Botanic Gardens gives homage to Maori koru designs and is a nod to Wellington's creative community |
 Small & Perfectly FormalThe Dominion Post When it comes to formal, black can work as well in a garden as on a tie |  Topiary on TopThe Dominion Post Home-made Ivy balls are a cost effective way to add style outside |
 Show & SellThe Dominion Post When your garden is also your shop window, it has to look its best at all times |  The Jewels in our GroundThe Dominion Post The winner of the competition to design a very public section of Wellington Botanic Garden explains her vision |
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