Daltons Guides
Summer Fruit Harvesting and Care in New Zealand
January in New Zealand is the height of summer, and it's an excellent time for gardeners to harvest a variety of delicious fruits. From strawberries to stone fruits like peaches...
Summer Fruit Harvesting and Care in New Zealand
January in New Zealand is the height of summer, and it's an excellent time for gardeners to harvest a variety of delicious fruits. From strawberries to stone fruits like peaches...
Espaliering Your Tree
Planting & Positioning Choose a sunny, well-drained position with a fence, wall or strong wires attached to sturdy stakes to carry the weight of a mature espalier fruit tree. (see...
Espaliering Your Tree
Planting & Positioning Choose a sunny, well-drained position with a fence, wall or strong wires attached to sturdy stakes to carry the weight of a mature espalier fruit tree. (see...
Blackbirds Picking at Lawns
What can I use to prevent blackbirds on our lawn? Blackbirds can cause problems in gardens during spring as they forage for food and moisture. With the very dry weather,...
Blackbirds Picking at Lawns
What can I use to prevent blackbirds on our lawn? Blackbirds can cause problems in gardens during spring as they forage for food and moisture. With the very dry weather,...
Lawn Patching
How do I prevent dead grass patching? If you don’t have an influx of animals using your lawn as a local toilet, the patches may be an infection of grass...
Lawn Patching
How do I prevent dead grass patching? If you don’t have an influx of animals using your lawn as a local toilet, the patches may be an infection of grass...
Maintaining Instant Lawns & Ready Turf
The importance of site preparation While ready lawn is a very quick means of achieving an instant lawn, there can be potential problems if preparation is inadequate and aftercare is...
Maintaining Instant Lawns & Ready Turf
The importance of site preparation While ready lawn is a very quick means of achieving an instant lawn, there can be potential problems if preparation is inadequate and aftercare is...
Controlling Pests in Lawns - Army Worms
Need help with an Army worm infestation? Neem oil is very effective in killing army worms. Dilute the Neem oil with water, adding a small amount of liquid soap...
Controlling Pests in Lawns - Army Worms
Need help with an Army worm infestation? Neem oil is very effective in killing army worms. Dilute the Neem oil with water, adding a small amount of liquid soap...
How to Grow & Care for your Lawns
Maintaining lush, healthy lawns takes patience, consistent care, and a bit of know-how. Whether you’re nurturing an existing lawn or planning to sow a new one, we have some essential...
How to Grow & Care for your Lawns
Maintaining lush, healthy lawns takes patience, consistent care, and a bit of know-how. Whether you’re nurturing an existing lawn or planning to sow a new one, we have some essential...
How to Grow a Great Lawn
What is the secret to a great lawn? A uniform green healthy lawn is something many people strive for and the secret comes down to fertilising regularly and adequately with...
How to Grow a Great Lawn
What is the secret to a great lawn? A uniform green healthy lawn is something many people strive for and the secret comes down to fertilising regularly and adequately with...
Growing Thick Lawns
Have some sparse patches? Want to thicken your lawns? If you have sparse patches in your lawn, we recommend spreading out Daltons Premium Lawn Soil about 40-50mm deep. Level and compact with...
Growing Thick Lawns
Have some sparse patches? Want to thicken your lawns? If you have sparse patches in your lawn, we recommend spreading out Daltons Premium Lawn Soil about 40-50mm deep. Level and compact with...
Controlling Pests in Lawns - Porina Caterpillars
Porina Caterpillars in your lawns? Porina moth caterpillars feed on lawns, pasture and clover. Adult moths are ‘on wing’ from October onwards, living for only four days during which time...
Controlling Pests in Lawns - Porina Caterpillars
Porina Caterpillars in your lawns? Porina moth caterpillars feed on lawns, pasture and clover. Adult moths are ‘on wing’ from October onwards, living for only four days during which time...
De-Thatching a Lawn
What is Thatch? Thatch is the layer between the roots and foliage of the grass, consisting of dead fibrous material such as old grass stems and leaves. Typically, excessive thatch...
De-Thatching a Lawn
What is Thatch? Thatch is the layer between the roots and foliage of the grass, consisting of dead fibrous material such as old grass stems and leaves. Typically, excessive thatch...
Benefits of Mulching
Why Mulch Is A Must For Your Garden Weed Control: A 50–100mm layer of mulch suppresses weeds, reducing competition for root space and nutrients. Always clear weeds before applying mulch....
Benefits of Mulching
Why Mulch Is A Must For Your Garden Weed Control: A 50–100mm layer of mulch suppresses weeds, reducing competition for root space and nutrients. Always clear weeds before applying mulch....