Daltons Guides
November Gardening Tasks
Plan ahead for November: plant out summer crops, harvest the first strawberries, mulch before the heat arrives, and keep lawns, roses and containers growing strongly.
November Gardening Tasks
Plan ahead for November: plant out summer crops, harvest the first strawberries, mulch before the heat arrives, and keep lawns, roses and containers growing strongly.
October Gardening Tasks
What to sow and plant in October, when to plant tomatoes and kūmara, plus spring jobs for lawns, roses, hedges, fruit trees, strawberries and mulching.
October Gardening Tasks
What to sow and plant in October, when to plant tomatoes and kūmara, plus spring jobs for lawns, roses, hedges, fruit trees, strawberries and mulching.
Get Your Section Summer-Ready: A Mulch, Water a...
Spring is the time to set the garden up for a hot, dry summer. A simple plan to feed, mulch, stop weeds and water smarter, so the garden looks after...
Get Your Section Summer-Ready: A Mulch, Water a...
Spring is the time to set the garden up for a hot, dry summer. A simple plan to feed, mulch, stop weeds and water smarter, so the garden looks after...
Free Edible Garden Calendar for New Zealand
Wondering what to sow and plant this month? Download the free A3 Edible Garden Calendar covering 30 vegetables and 10 fruits, with timings for warm and cool parts of New...
Free Edible Garden Calendar for New Zealand
Wondering what to sow and plant this month? Download the free A3 Edible Garden Calendar covering 30 vegetables and 10 fruits, with timings for warm and cool parts of New...
How to Build and Fill a Backyard Sandpit
A simple weekend project for the school holidays: where to put a sandpit, how to build it, which sand to use and how much to order.
How to Build and Fill a Backyard Sandpit
A simple weekend project for the school holidays: where to put a sandpit, how to build it, which sand to use and how much to order.
Loose Bulk or Bulk Packs? Choosing the Best Way...
Daltons mixes and mulches come loose by the half cubic metre or in tidy bulk packs. The pros and cons of each, and which suits home gardeners, landscapers and growers.
Loose Bulk or Bulk Packs? Choosing the Best Way...
Daltons mixes and mulches come loose by the half cubic metre or in tidy bulk packs. The pros and cons of each, and which suits home gardeners, landscapers and growers.
Tomato Growing Tips for Better Crops
Tomatoes love warmth, so patience pays off. Practical tips on timing, soil, watering, feeding, pots and pests for a bigger, healthier crop.
Tomato Growing Tips for Better Crops
Tomatoes love warmth, so patience pays off. Practical tips on timing, soil, watering, feeding, pots and pests for a bigger, healthier crop.
Stop Weeds Before They Start: Using Barricade P...
A pre-emergent herbicide stops weed seeds establishing for up to six months. How Barricade works, when to apply it, and where to use it on lawns, beds, pots and paths.
Stop Weeds Before They Start: Using Barricade P...
A pre-emergent herbicide stops weed seeds establishing for up to six months. How Barricade works, when to apply it, and where to use it on lawns, beds, pots and paths.
How to Water Raised Garden Beds During Water Re...
How do you keep raised beds evenly watered through a hot summer without using too much water? Mulch, compost and good timing make the biggest difference.
How to Water Raised Garden Beds During Water Re...
How do you keep raised beds evenly watered through a hot summer without using too much water? Mulch, compost and good timing make the biggest difference.
Topdressing Your Lawn with Lawn Soil
Topdressing levels bumps and hollows, improves soil and helps a lawn thicken up. When and how to topdress with Daltons Lawn Soil, and how much you need.
Topdressing Your Lawn with Lawn Soil
Topdressing levels bumps and hollows, improves soil and helps a lawn thicken up. When and how to topdress with Daltons Lawn Soil, and how much you need.
Choosing the Right Fertiliser for Your Garden
How important is fertiliser, and how do you know which one to use? A quick guide to feeding gardens, trees, hedges and lawns this spring.
Choosing the Right Fertiliser for Your Garden
How important is fertiliser, and how do you know which one to use? A quick guide to feeding gardens, trees, hedges and lawns this spring.
How to Use and Calibrate a Rotary Spreader
Stripy lawns and burnt patches come from uneven spreading. How to calibrate and use a hand-held rotary spreader for fertiliser, seed and granular insecticide.
How to Use and Calibrate a Rotary Spreader
Stripy lawns and burnt patches come from uneven spreading. How to calibrate and use a hand-held rotary spreader for fertiliser, seed and granular insecticide.