Why we need bees and pollinators in the garden A plant’s fruit or vegetable is vital to seed production and is an essential component in creating future generations... Read more about Why we need bees and pollinators in the garden
Feed your garden for 6 months with one application Beautiful gardens made easy with Scotts Osmocote Controlled release fertilisers. Right amount of nutrients at the right... Read more about Feed your garden for 6 months with one application
Fertiliser basics Plants use nutrients they take up from the soil through their roots to grow, flower, and fruit. Over the growing season... Read more about Fertiliser basics
Planting and caring for citrus trees Want big, juicy citrus' growing from your trees in the backyard? Now you can - here's how. Read more about Planting and caring for citrus trees
Pruning & training Pruning allows trees, hedges and flowers to grow thicker and healthier. Check out how to do it successfully. Read more about Pruning & training
Understanding different types of fertiliser Maintaining a glorious garden brimming with scented flowers and vibrant foliage is easy - just give plants what they... Read more about Understanding different types of fertiliser
How to plant roses in New Zealand The rose is said to be the world's most popular flower - that's why it's called the 'Queen of Flowers'. There are... Read more about How to plant roses in New Zealand
Drought proofing your garden We’ve uncovered the simplest ways you can drought proof your yard to ensure it remains looking fresh and healthy. Read more about Drought proofing your garden
How to establish a new garden bed Creating a beautiful outdoor space is one of the privileges of having your own home, where you can literally put down... Read more about How to establish a new garden bed
Planting and caring for new plants Not all plants are the same. Some need to be treated with kid gloves while others are more robust, surviving quite harsh... Read more about Planting and caring for new plants
10 tips to create a beautiful garden You’ve looked at the blank canvas in the backyard long enough but how do you transform it into the garden of your dreams... Read more about 10 tips to create a beautiful garden
Lawn care basics An expanse of green grass is one of the great traditions of the typical Kiwi garden. It's hard to imagine a home in the... Read more about Lawn care basics
Blueberry Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in jams or desserts, blueberries are always delicious. They are... Read more about Blueberry
Chilli Chillies are popular as they are an easy crop to grow given the right conditions. Chillies don’t need a lot of special... Read more about Chilli
How to grow coriander Also known as cilantro, coriander is an aromatic herb that is used extensively in Asian cuisine. Best grown outside of... Read more about How to grow coriander
Courgette Courgettes, also known as zucchini, are a summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and... Read more about Courgette
Pea Nothing beats homegrown garden peas for their tenderness and taste. Pick them when small, steam within an hour of... Read more about Pea
How to grow potatoes in New Zealand The humble potato, rich in iron and potassium, is a staple on the dinner tables around New Zealand. Roasted, boiled... Read more about How to grow potatoes in New Zealand
Rose Roses are among our favourite garden plants – and deservedly so. They are versatile, produce vibrant colour through... Read more about Rose
Strawberry Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe... Read more about Strawberry
Runner Beans Runner beans, or more correctly scarlet runner beans, (phaseolus coccineus) are among the easiest and most rewarding... Read more about Runner Beans
Salad Greens Grow your own leafy vegetables for garden fresh salads every day, nothing tastes better! By growing a range of different... Read more about Salad Greens
Tomato Nothing beats the taste of your own homegrown tomatoes, freshly picked and warmed by the summer sun. Slice them into a... Read more about Tomato
Rosemary Rosemary is a hardy, evergreen shrub loved for its highly fragrant foliage. Like the climate in the Mediterranean where... Read more about Rosemary
Grow your own Strawberries Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe... Watch now
Grow your Own Coriander Also known as cilantro, coriander is an aromatic herb that is used extensively in Asian cuisine. Best grown outside of... Watch now
Grow your own Roses Roses are among our favourite garden plants – and deservedly so. They are versatile, produce vibrant colour through... Watch now
Grow your own Salad Greens Grow salad greens that can be enjoyed for the whole season. Harvest lettuce, rocket and mesclun a leaf at a time and... Watch now
Grow your own Blueberries Eaten fresh, baked in muffins or as the star attraction in desserts, blueberries are always delicious. They're rich in... Watch now
Grow your own Peas Enjoy peas straight off the plant or in your next meal for added freshness. A popular option to plant for a summer... Watch now
Grow your own Tomatoes The taste of freshly picked tomatoes warmed by the summer sun is hard to beat. Slice them into a summer salad, use as... Watch now
Grow your own Potatoes The humble potato, rich in iron and potassium, is a staple on the dinner tables around New Zealand. Roasted, boiled... Watch now
Grow your own courgettes Courgettes, also known as zucchini, are a summer staple in the vegetable garden. They are relatively easy to grow and... Watch now
Grow your own chillies Chillies are popular as they are an easy crop to grow given the right conditions. Chillies don’t need a lot of special... Watch now