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...
Brew up some Banana Peel Tea for your garden
April 9, 2020
Did you know that you can make a really easy, all-purpose garden fertiliser from your banana skins?
Just grab a container and soak two or three skins in around 600ml of water for a few days (or you can put about a litre of water in a bucket and just add your banana ski...
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...
5 ways to use coffee grinds in your garden
April 3, 2020
Since it is likely our home caffeine consumption is going to soar over the next little while, we thought it might be handy to have some quick tips on what to do with those used coffee grinds in the garden.
Just remember to give the grinds a really loose mix in with the soil,...
Happiness is pottering in the garden
March 25, 2020
Your questions answered for as long as the lockdown lasts!
We have been sharing tips with our locked-down customers who want to keep their gardens looking gorgeous until their next Kate & Co. visit! And we thought why not share some of their questions (and our advice) with you all….
Help! How do I get rid of a rat i...
Hydrangea - the ugly season
May 19, 2018
Do not despair...
We know many of you are feeling depressed about your hydrangeas - especially once we have shown you how to prune them....down to sad little stumps.
So I am writing this post to reassure you that although your hydrangeas may currently look like the most depressed plants in th...
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