b'a farm-inspired scheme transforns this courtyardWendy Twine,of Twine Landscape Design,suggests this alternative scheme:This whimsical design is inspired by the farming landscape with a natural colour palette enhanced by modern interpretations of iconic rural features. An exposed aggregate courtyard is accessed via wooden cattlestops traversing a water feature and a dry river bed of pebbles. This dichotomy emphasises the water conservation message, reected in the chain downpipe and corrugated iron water tank. The cattlestops are linked by pavers inscribed with key rural words. The image of farm water troughs is evoked through raised concrete planters, embellished with grasses and rushes or quirkily named plants such as Ligularia Tractor Seat and Lambs Ear. Barry Letts dog sculpture sits patiently, awaiting his master and his days work to begin. And at the end of the day there is a collapsible wooden bar table (not shown) with tractor seat bar stools reminiscent of old woolshed tables. A retractable awning creates shade in hot summers.mobile 027 226 4584 email wendy@twinelandscapes.co.nzReseneX FactorLaomcobosn E Haranging FireCin(St satcahinysle lsasn satteae)lMatisse www.matisse.co.nz Humpty Footstools andTableThe GuarKdoiavna cssc ulpture www.kovacs.cboy. nBza rry LettResene Spanish WhiteSkippers Canyon rug in Pure Blossom Resene CargoCronz www.cronz.co.nzMediterranean retractable awning Resene CrowsheadSt Martin couch by Arik Levy Weathermaster Backhwowuswe. weathermaster.co.nz www.backhousenz.c0o9m 5 74 2200 ReesseenneeRDoyynaalm HiteeathR Water tank Tanks Alotwww.tanksalot.co.nz illustration 0800 243 279Bruce BryantLigularia TraRcetsoern SeeatRetreat89'