Is it Time to Ditch the Backyard? The Rise of Low-Maintenance Living in NZ.
New Zealanders are rethinking what they want from a home section. The classic quarter-acre dream with a sprawling lawn, flower beds, and a veggie patch is losing ground to something far less demanding. A growing number of homeowners are choosing outdoor spaces that require almost zero hard work — and the shift is changing how properties are valued and marketed.


