Amazing Feijoas

Amazing Feijoas

Hi everyone! Winter is on the way. Taking his sweet time about it, which is great. I had a bumper crop of beans and zooks this year. Time to get the ice cream maker out and put some of those excess feijoas to use. Here are three great ideas for your feijoas: Freeze a...

Pohutukawa: Maintenance Tips

There really is nothing quite like a pohutukawa in full bloom. This native New Zealand tree and its close cousin the rata are both members of the plant genus Metrosideros. The name means “iron-hearted” due to their exceptionally hard timber with a beautiful read...
What is mulch and why do you need it?

What is mulch and why do you need it?

Benefits of mulch in the garden. Whilst it is not mandatory to do, mulching is one of the best things that you can do for your garden. It is a protective barrier which can be made from a variety of materials, it also has a range of different benefits for every type of...
Autum Garden Care

Autum Garden Care

Thee Old Autumn Clean Up Commonly called putting your garden to bed for the winter – as we start to move into the colder months it’s important to know how to properly look after your garden and put some pre-emptive measures in place to protect your precious...
Caring for Your Palm Trees

Caring for Your Palm Trees

Care for Palm Trees Palm trees are a common sight in New Zealand and are much loved for their graceful elegance and how they add a hint of the tropics to any area. While only the Nikau is endemic to New Zealand, there are now over 100 palm species you can grow here....