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Citrus

Fruit and citrus

There’s a whole catalogue of amazing citrus trees that can be grown in the Kiwi backyard, both in the garden and in pots. Our in-depth guides will get you started.

  • Caring for fruit and citrus
  • Preparation and planting

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Feed your garden for upto 6 months

Feed your garden for 6 months with one application

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Planting tips for optimum fruit tree care

Whether it’s a lime tree in the back corner or a blueberry in the front garden, planting fruiting trees is its own...

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How to grow strawberries in New Zealand

Nothing beats the flavour of strawberries picked fresh from the garden. Warm and oozing with sweetness, perfectly ripe...

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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...

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Soul food

Create Soul Food from the Garden

​ There’s nothing better than creating soul food straight from the garden. Growing your own food takes time and hard...

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Feed your garden for upto 6 months

Feed your garden for 6 months with one application

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Bees on flowers

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...

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How to prune citrus trees and top training tips

Pruning allows trees, hedges and flowers to grow thicker and healthier. Check out how to do it successfully.

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Planting and caring for citrus trees

Want big, juicy citrus' growing from your trees in the backyard? Now you can - here's how.

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Fertiliser basics

Plants use nutrients they take up from the soil through their roots to grow, flower, and fruit. Over the growing season...

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