Renowned for dramatic foliage, textures and contrasts, NZ native plants fit in well with any garden design. New Zealand native plants cannot be overlooked for hardiness, low maintenance, longevity, and add interest to the garden.

Be inspired by this award winning garden: NZ natives on a bank and border. Recreate or modify this landscape masterpiece.

For drama, toughness and versatility, you can't beat these Kiwi all-star plants

Jan has been designing gardens for 16 years. Having been based in Raglan for the past seven years, she now lives in Hamilton and continues to work all over the Waikato region.

Hobson St, Thorndon, Wellington Garden design by HEDGE Garden Design & Nursery

Learn how to give your garden the coveted Hamptons style, whether that involves meticulously manicured greenery or perfect paving.

Specimen trees and shrubs in a backyard garden.

A mixed planting of hardy natives which can thrive in alpine conditions.

A mixed planting of grasses and flowering shrubs.