Designing for drier days
June 26, 2020
With water restrictions likely to be part of the north island landscape for some time to come, the thought of investing in a new garden can be a little nerve wracking. But with a little bit of design input, you can still create a beautiful garden that will better handle drie...
Photo by Elizabeth Explores on UnsplashWith hose-pipe bans a week away in Auckland, we are hoping that Mother Nature will soon take over chief irrigation responsibilities but there are a few things you can do to keep your garden in good shape over the coming months.
When rai...
Simple steps for winter-ready roses
April 20, 2020
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash
You might notice your roses are looking a tad confused at the moment - some are choosing to flower profusely, while others have folded early and headed into winter.
Although hard pruning is generally saved for the cooler winter months betwee...
Gardening tips for an Easter staycation
April 9, 2020
While Easter weekend often involves a mad dash to the garden store, this year we’ve come up with a few easy ways to show your garden some love, without heading out at all.
Mulch & cover vegetable beds - if you have seedlings ready to go then it’s time to pop these in the...
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