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Feed your garden for upto 6 months

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 time with one application that can last up to 6 months. With the low odor...

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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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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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Best winter vegetables to grow

There are plenty of vegetables to grow in the garden, even in winter. Top tips on planting vegetables for winter What...

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What to do in your garden in May

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

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
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...

Read more about Why we need bees and pollinators in the garden
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Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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Healthy soil = healthy plants

Growing your own delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables starts from the ground up. Improve the quality of your soil...

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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...

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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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How to prepare and 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...

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Drought proofing your garden

We’ve uncovered the simplest ways you can drought proof your yard to ensure it remains looking fresh and healthy.

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All about roses

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...

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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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