alfresco - outdoor living and garden design
INSIDE THE SEPT/OCT 2008 ISSUE >

Alfresco Sept/Oct issueON THE COVER:

MODEL GARDEN: Outback with Brigette Berger

Model Brigette Berger shares her home and takes us outback to her delightful outside room, complete with day bed, raised herb garden and chandelier.

BEYOND THE BEACH AT BYRON BAY

Some top Australian spots. Kiwi writer Vanessa Ozier has just moved from Hot Water Beach on the Coromandel Peninsula to Byron Bay.

GORGEOUS GROUND COVERS

Almost too good to walk on, we share great ground covers from New Zealand and overseas, each with a unique artistic twist.

11 SENSATIONAL SUMMER SEATS

With the weather slowly warming up, we showcase some great seating on the market this summer.

SPA ANYONE?

Considering taking the plunge? Richard Forward looks at the costs and considerations when selecting a spa that’s right for you.

 

ALSO INSIDE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2008

LAWN MAINTENANCE

Here’s how to keep your lawn lush all year round.

BUNGALOW SURPRISE

Coming home to live in New Zealand, Rhonda shares her beautiful bungalow home with us., which her husband bought before she saw it!

ON THE BOARDWALK

This husband and wife team share their solution to a difficult entranceway, and why they are hooked on boardwalks.

MODERN CHIC

We take you inside a designer couple’s family home, full of textures and visual treats.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Michael Snape

Michael shares his works and tells of his journey to becoming a full time artist

ALFRESCO TASTE

This issue Jenny Rindermann has designed a fresh serving on what can be a heavy meat - pork with pea mash and stuffed chocolate pears to die for. These dishes are quick to make on a BBQ or in the oven and are worth the effort.+

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