What are the most requested landscaping features right now?

The top requests we're seeing include:

1. Outdoor Rooms

People want their garden to feel like an extension of their home. Covered pergolas, louvre roofs, and outdoor fireplaces are very popular.

2. Tiered Gardens & Retaining Walls

Because Auckland Central properties often have sloped sections, retaining walls and terraced landscaping are common.

3. Structured & Layered Planting

Planting design is becoming more refined. Instead of high-maintenance lawns, homeowners are opting for:

• Layered native planting
• Architectural foliage
• Drought-tolerant species
• Privacy screening through greenery

This approach softens urban properties while creating visual interest and long-term sustainability.

4. Compact & Architectural Pools

We’re seeing growing interest in:

• Above-ground plunge pools
• Infinity-edge pools on sloped sites
• Narrow townhouse pools for inner-city sections

Even smaller properties are incorporating water features that feel luxurious but scale appropriately to the site.

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