Landscaping transformation for family safety and fun

Levelling out the front lawn, retaining with Firth Keystone, and adding a new deck and fence gave this home desirable street appeal while providing a stunning yet safe place for their toddlers to play.

This Kumeu family wanted to add value to their home by transforming their front garden into a stunning entertainment area that is also childproof and safe. The formerly uneven site needed levelling, and a retaining wall was added using Firth Keystone retaining block which not only looks great but has good structural qualities when curved.

Kwila had been considered for the deck but was ruled out due to budget constraints. Instead, they chose merch grade radiata pine decking and stained it with Cabots Deck Stain and Applicator. Wrapping around the front to the pergola which has translucent Clearlite roofing this has become an immensely enjoyable entertaining area where the family spend most of the sunny days and evenings dining al fresco. It’s also handy with small children, at 1 and 4, it makes the clean-up easier.

With the fence facing the road, a more premium cut of timber was chosen to give the property added street appeal. The fence timber was laser cut making each plank smooth and uniform resulting in a much more refined finish, and the family are thrilled with the result.

A highlight of the landscape is the eco-friendly Woolgro lawn, the lush finish can withstand the demands of playful little feet. Made from recycled wool and fibres combined with premium grass seed, Woolgro lawn mats grow strong, healthy grass in all locations.

Had they known PlaceMakers West Hub offers a supply and install service they might have chosen a builder for the pergola and deck to speed the process up, however, they are absolutely thrilled with the result and much-wanted indoor-outdoor flow.

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