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    THE 5 GOLDEN RULES OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN

    Sep 22, 2021 4 minutes
    Text Michael Mansvelt

    Like anything worthwhile, the design world has many rules and formulas, which if not followed can mean things will not look or feel right. Landscape design is no exception to this, but if we take a little time and take the blinkers off, we will see that the basic rules of good landscape planning are something that everyone can agree on.

    1. Create a good first impression

    Most Kiwis live in their homes, on average, for around seven years, so resale is an important consideration when it comes to your landscape design approach.

    Any real estate professional will tell you that street appeal has a

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