Coastal Retreats
Rod has had an operations base in the Coromandel Peninsula – Pauanui for over 30 years. Completing projects large and small Rod is experienced at working with coastal conditions.
These are a small selection of projects Rod and his team have completed in Pauanui and Whangamata. Each project has been designed for minimal care to suit the 'beach house' lifestyle.
Beachfront – Modern
Pōhutukawa hedging line either side of the property
Hedging is used to soften / hide fencing as well as provide privacy
Beachfront – lockwood
A mix of natives and succulents for the extreme weather conditions
Soft tones of the landscaping softens the colour scheme of the house
Beachfront (then & now)
Mature
Example of how good landscaping can stand the test of time (and weather)
Hardy soft planting, natives mixed with succulents
Rocks create a natural border around the front of the property
The landscaping has weathered with the house, blending together
Freshly Planted
Feature rocks and soft native planting framing lawn area
Soft native planting at the back of the property
Specially sourced rocks effectively tie into the beach landscape
Soft native planting and rocks at the back of the property
Beachfront – Side by Side
Railway sleeper edging frames the front of the property
Feature pots with Grasses
Hardy native planting that offers privacy
Beachfront – Boathouse
Fence and planting designed to soften the angles of the house
beachfront – boulders
Feature rocks compliment the houses architecture (Kerry Avery designed)
Rocks are surrounded by dwarf Pōhutukawa
Bush
Feature Nikau Palms with complimentary soft planting
Planting in keeping with natural bush surroundings
Estuary
This project was an extensive renovation for an overseas client involving a new front deck and cover, driveway, edging and planting.
Low maintenance planting, new stairs and deck for all weather entertaining
Driveway and screen planting at the front of the house
Puka Park – Resort
The start of the native planting around helicopter pad
Native planting
Preparing to placement of palms
Working in the rain placing mulch
Placing larger natives
Excavation of plots within the bush for chalets
Helicopter bringing in materials
Placement of palms that were helicoptered in
Soft native planting around helicopter pad
Native planting around pool area
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