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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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Benefits of Gardening

The benefits of gardening

Many of us revel in the joys of gardening, throwing ourselves into the colours and scents of nature as soon as the sun...

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Edible flower cake

Vanilla Cake with Buttercream and Edible Flowers

Edible flowers can be used to garnish cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, even biscuits and cookies. The options are limitless...

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6 Health Benefits Of Eating Purple Vegetables 

Health benefits of eating purple fruit and vegetables

Besides looking pretty in the garden, purple vegetables are great for our health too. They’re a fantastic source of...

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Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants

The Best Pet-Friendly Indoor Plants

Are you a proud plant and pet parent? Did you know that not all indoor plants are safe for our four legged, furry...

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Upcycled Kitchen Pot Planter

6 Ways to Upcycle Household Objects for your Garden

Can’t figure out what to do with the knick-knacks lying around the house? How about upcycling them, and incorporating...

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plaited garlic

How To Plait Garlic

Plaiting garlic is a great way to keep your homegrown crop fresh and tidy. It comes in handy when cooking and looks good...

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Backyard Boredom Busters

Our Top 5 Backyard Activities for Kids

Keeping the kids active and outside doesn’t have to be a chore. Make the most of what you’ve got at home with these...

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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...

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The 6 Best Air Purifying Plant For Your Home Or Office

The 6 Best Air Purifying Plants For Your Home Or Office

Being in nature is uplifting and it’s been proven that having plants in your home or office can have a positive effect...

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New to the Scotts Pet Range

New to the Scotts Wild Bird & Pet Range

We're excited to have extended our Wild Bird & Pet range with three new products to support your furry and feathered...

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50% recycled content

Recycled materials in packaging

Evergreen Garden Care are aiming for 100% recyclable, resuable or compostable packaging by 2025. We have increased the...

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Community vege harvest

Community Support

To help Kiwi communities grow we support a number of community projects and gardens with donations of products from our...

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