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top indoor plant trends this year

Top 5 Indoor Plant Trends

Indoor plants have well and truly earned a place in our homes, both as an interior design tool and for their health and air purifying benefits, but as we continue to embrace the urban jungle look...

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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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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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Starting your patch from scratch

Fresh herbs and vegetables can transform any meal into a masterpiece and no matter where you live, there are loads of...

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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...

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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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Discover the things to do in your garden every month

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Why fertilising your lawn is essential

Fertilising the average sized lawn takes less than 10 minutes. It's the simplest, sure fire way to having the best lawn...

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lawn fertilisers

Beginners' guide to lawn fertiliser in New Zealand

When you stand in front of the fertiliser shelf at your local hardware garden centre, you will be faced with a...

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Learn the basics of lawn care and maintenance

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...

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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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understanding fertilisers

Understanding different types of fertiliser

Maintaining a glorious garden brimming with scented flowers and vibrant foliage is easy - just give plants what they...

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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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