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planting & potting

Planting and potting

Planting or potting your new plant correctly will get it off to the best start. Whether you’re planting up a garden bed, a tree in your backyard, or some potted colour, we have tips and advice to help.

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Planting bulbs, corms and tubers

Planting bulbs, corms and tubers

Every garden needs a few bulbs. They’re among the easiest plants to grow and some of the most beautiful. From spring bulbs that give us our first flowers after winter to spectacular summer-flowering...

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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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Beginners' guide to potting mix in New Zealand

If you’re growing your own herbs and vegetables in pots or containers, then you need to learn how to use potting mix and...

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Indoor potting mix vs. outdoor potting mix

When you walk down the potting mix aisle of your local hardware store or garden centre, it will quickly become obvious...

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Repotting keeps plants healthy

Why is repotting so necessary? Plants growing in pots from the very small (50mm diameter) to very large (half wine...

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Potting plants the right way for best results

Follow these 8 steps to ensure your plants grow to their full potential when transferring them plants to their pot.

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How to choose the right pot for your plant

Pots and planters come in all shapes and sizes. They may be: Purely functional Functional as well as decorative Plastic...

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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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