Blueberries are popular in home gardens because they can grow in a small space as well as in pots. Attractive for their foliage, flowers and autumn colour, blueberries make an ideal hedge or a [...]
Many people view orchids as one of the divas of the plant world. They aren’t necessarily difficult to look after, with patience and understanding you can enjoy orchids in your home for many [...]
There’s always something going on in the garden and if you come across a problem – we’re here to help! We love hearing about your garden in our Garden Forum and are happy to [...]
Whether you’ve got a big courtyard, or a small apartment patio, you can still create your very own urban oasis – a private, tranquil haven for entertaining, or to escape the stresses of modern [...]
Summer can be a rough time for a lot of plants. With very limited rainfall and the harsh NZ sun beating down on them, they can start to look a little worse for wear. But this doesn’t mean [...]
Beautiful hibiscus are a stunning addition to the garden. Their enormous blooms come in a variety of bright colours and add a real tropical feel to the backyard. They’re a hardy shrub that [...]
Most kiwis like to take a holiday over the summer period, but being left alone for a week or two can be hard on your garden. Check out our top tips below for keeping your garden alive and [...]
Passionfruit are such a treat to eat, and are a great addition to the garden with their fragrant flowers and glossy leaves. Passionfruit will grow happily on a fence or trellis that has full sun [...]
With warmer weather here and our love of entertaining outdoors, our open houses are an invitation for mosquitoes and other pesky bugs to congregate around us and our cooking areas. Here’s what [...]
Deciding what to plant in your bach garden can be a real challenge. On one hand, you want the garden to look nice when you are there over the summer enjoying it, but you need it to survive the [...]
