b'paint it rightChoose the right Resenecolours and paints for the job.texture trendsTextured finishes have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years, according to Resene Colour Expert Angela Fell. Resene Resitex or Resene FX Faux Rust Effect added to a garden statue can be a smart, affordable way to create your own garden feature.garden sparkleWhen painting pots and planters create a little sparkle with the Resene FX Metallic paint range. Ideal for planters and pots, timber, wallboards and window frames, paint on the recommended basecoat first to get the best effect from your metallic topcoat. Let your inner sparkle come to life.superior exteriorSpruce up your exterior by choosing Resene Lumbersider, a waterborne paint available in low sheen and matt finishes. Its designed for maximum durability in exposed conditions while being an Eco Choice approved product. Above: Landscape designer Ze Carafice has recently branched out buildingResene Lumbersider also comes in heat-her own company. This city garden, one of her first solo ventures, reflectsreflective CoolColour to help reflect more her unique and bold landscape design style. The exterior fence is painted inheat in darker colours.Resene Zeus.This terraced garden retreat, while being lush and luxurious, is still a low maintenance option for the owners, requiring only periodic upkeep and care. As the garden space was not extensive, Ze opted for this terrace style to provide the residents more space on the flat upper level to enjoy the swimming pool. This also afforded the option of enjoying each level of the garden from the extensive deck area on the ground level. The exterior terraced walls coated in Resene X-200 CoolColour in Resene Half Delta offer a lovely cool tone allowing the lush greenery of the plants and lawn to take centre stage. The large fireplace warms the outdoor lounge with the contrasting dark shade of Rockcote Cerano in Resene Black. Resene ZeusGardening tipsZe recommends plant diversity wherever possible. No matter how small your space is, my advice is dont be afraid to squeeze in as many different plants as you can. Even a pot on a balcony can be overflowing with fruit, flowers and native plants. She also recommends taking into consideration the nearby ecosystem andboardwalk beautylook for ways to support it with plants and flowers. Most importantly, get intoRegularly refresh timber decks and walkways the garden, however small your spot is. Even a small balcony can benefit fromto keep them looking good and reduce the a beautiful and cared-for plant. Green is a wonderfully healing colour andrisk of slipping. Keep moss and mould at bay bringing it to life in plant form, no matter the size, will enhance any space.with Resene Moss & Mould Killer, the first step to making sure your timber walkways are design Ze Carafice www.zoecarafice.co.nz protected and slip free. Then wash with Studio John Irving www.studiojohnirving.com Resene Timber and Deck Wash to remove all build Create + Construct www.createconstruct.co.nz the gunk that has accumulated. Allow to dry, images Carme Aguayo www.carmeaguayo.com then apply your favourite Resene Woodsman stain colour or for a lightly oiled look, use turn the page for an alternative lookResene Furniture and Decking Oil.Resene for this garden Half Delta73'