Turn your balcony or patio into a lush garden

If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.

Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.

First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.

For all his tips and advice click read more.

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🐈Missing elderly cat 🐈 posted on behalf

Rose from Greenmeadows

Chloe Sixtus
Ive been putting this post off but i really just want her back dead or alive, this is squishy weve recently moved back to town napier south/vigor brown street area. Shes 18 years old wasnt retaining weight but was still happy i new it was coming close and i assume shes left to pass away but if anyone comes across her we would love to have her back with us. Shes been my companion and through so much with us her whole 18 years so please reach out if you think youve seen her body ashridge/mcvay/georges drive/kinrosswhite area in napier