Outdoor Living News

Making the Most of Your Outdoor Space Through Every Northland Season

Northland's subtropical climate is one of New Zealand's most generous - but it also puts outdoor living spaces through their paces with intense UV, coastal salt air, and year-round humidity. This practical seasonal guide helps Northland homeowners keep their outdoor spaces in great shape and genuinely usable throughout every month of the year.

How to Set Up an Outdoor Entertaining Space You'll Actually Use All Year

February 27, 2026
A well-planned outdoor entertaining space can become the most-used room in your home - but only if it's set up to handle whatever the Manawatu weather throws at it. From choosing the right shelter to getting your layout and lighting right, here's how to create an outdoor entertaining area that genuinely gets used all year round.

How to Care for Outdoor Furniture in the Manawatu: A Practical Guide for Every Season

February 27, 2026
Manawatu's wind, UV, and damp winters are tough on outdoor furniture - but a simple seasonal care routine can add years to even the most well-used pieces. This practical guide covers timber, aluminium, fabric, and protective covers, with tips tailored to what Manawatu homeowners actually deal with across the seasons.

How to Create Real Privacy in Your Outdoor Living Space

February 27, 2026
Feeling overlooked in your own backyard can stop you from truly relaxing outdoors. This guide walks through practical, proven ways Northland homeowners can create genuine privacy in their outdoor living spaces - from smart planting choices to adjustable shutters and screening solutions that suit our climate.

Outdoor Heating Solutions for Wellington Homes: Stay Warm While You Enjoy the Outdoors

February 27, 2026
Wellington's brisk winds and cool evenings don't have to mean retreating indoors. With the right heating solutions, your outdoor space can be a comfortable, welcoming extension of your home no matter the season. Here's everything you need to know to make a smart choice for your property.

How to Set Up the Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Space (That Works in Every Season)

February 27, 2026
A great outdoor entertaining space doesn't happen by accident - it takes a bit of planning to get the layout, shelter, and atmosphere just right. Here are practical, tried-and-true tips for setting up an outdoor area that you'll genuinely use all year round, whether it's a warm Manawatū summer evening or a crisp autumn afternoon.

How to Style an Outdoor Room: Layers, Textures, and the Finishing Touches That Make It Feel Like Home

February 27, 2026
The difference between a functional patio and a beautiful outdoor room comes down to styling - and the same layering principles that work indoors apply just as well outside. From rugs and cushions to lighting and plants, here's how to build up an outdoor room that feels genuinely warm and inviting, layer by layer.