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Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

I have a front lawn where the grass in the centre has died and even with lots of watering is not growing back. Around the edges it’s growing and bright...

Fungal Growth in your Lawn!

I have a front lawn where the grass in the centre has died and even with lots of watering is not growing back. Around the edges it’s growing and bright...

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

We have a lot of moss growing in our lawn. What is the best way of getting rid of moss in our lawn? This is a common occurrence in lawns,...

Q & A : Moss on Lawn

We have a lot of moss growing in our lawn. What is the best way of getting rid of moss in our lawn? This is a common occurrence in lawns,...

Q & A : Dethatching

Q & A : Dethatching

When is the best time to dethatch your lawn? And what are the benefits of doing this? Dethatching is best carried out in spring/early summer. This is the time of...

Q & A : Dethatching

When is the best time to dethatch your lawn? And what are the benefits of doing this? Dethatching is best carried out in spring/early summer. This is the time of...

Flowers to Plant in August: Preparing for a Vibrant Spring Garden

Flowers to Plant in August: Preparing for a Vib...

As August arrives in New Zealand, gardeners have a unique opportunity to prepare for a vibrant spring display. This transitional month signals the perfect time to start planting a variety...

Flowers to Plant in August: Preparing for a Vib...

As August arrives in New Zealand, gardeners have a unique opportunity to prepare for a vibrant spring display. This transitional month signals the perfect time to start planting a variety...

Q & A : Restoring after Summer

Q & A : Restoring after Summer

How can I assist my poor lawn to regain its former luxurious green appearance following the very hot, dry Summer we experienced? Unfortunately the hot summer months can take its...

Q & A : Restoring after Summer

How can I assist my poor lawn to regain its former luxurious green appearance following the very hot, dry Summer we experienced? Unfortunately the hot summer months can take its...

Lawn Care Continued

Lawn Care Continued

Watering Lawns Lawns need plenty of water to thrive and stay lush and green. Existing LawnsMaintaining your lawn is summer can be a challenge as most of us struggle with...

Lawn Care Continued

Watering Lawns Lawns need plenty of water to thrive and stay lush and green. Existing LawnsMaintaining your lawn is summer can be a challenge as most of us struggle with...

Preparing Your Garden for Spring: August Gardening Tasks

Preparing Your Garden for Spring: August Garden...

With spring only a month away, there’s plenty to do in the garden! Now is the time to prepare and plan for spring planting, including sprouting your seed potatoes to...

Preparing Your Garden for Spring: August Garden...

With spring only a month away, there’s plenty to do in the garden! Now is the time to prepare and plan for spring planting, including sprouting your seed potatoes to...

Ongoing Lawn Care

Ongoing Lawn Care

Mowing When mowing your lawn, catch your clippings and remove them – add them to your compost bin in small and regular amounts or work it into the existing soil...

Ongoing Lawn Care

Mowing When mowing your lawn, catch your clippings and remove them – add them to your compost bin in small and regular amounts or work it into the existing soil...

How to Grow Lawns

How to Grow Lawns

How to Grow 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...

How to Grow Lawns

How to Grow 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...

All About Succulent Plants: A Guide to Growing and Caring for Your Succulents

All About Succulent Plants: A Guide to Growing ...

Succulent plants have gained massive popularity in recent years, and for good reason! Known for their unique shapes, vibrant colours, and low maintenance needs, succulents are perfect for both novice...

All About Succulent Plants: A Guide to Growing ...

Succulent plants have gained massive popularity in recent years, and for good reason! Known for their unique shapes, vibrant colours, and low maintenance needs, succulents are perfect for both novice...

Caring for your plants

Caring for your plants

Houseplant Care  Houseplants can either be a great success or a disaster over hot summer months, depending on the care they receive and if they prefer warmer conditions. Some plants...

Caring for your plants

Houseplant Care  Houseplants can either be a great success or a disaster over hot summer months, depending on the care they receive and if they prefer warmer conditions. Some plants...

Spring Planting

Spring Planting

Spring Bulb Planting Time to start thinking spring bulb planting.  Choose an open, sunny spot with good drainage. Bulbs need sunshine for at least half a day. Enrich the soil...

Spring Planting

Spring Bulb Planting Time to start thinking spring bulb planting.  Choose an open, sunny spot with good drainage. Bulbs need sunshine for at least half a day. Enrich the soil...