Alan has created a garden of two parts — a flat courtyard bursting with spring colour, and a hillside woodland garden. The courtyard blends annuals and perennials with vireyas, roses and maples, while the woodland garden winds through colourful rhododendrons, azaleas, viburnums and hydrangeas under mature trees. Pukemara is a haven for hostas, with a large selection on display and for sale, alongside other plant varieties. Featured in NZ Gardener magazine.