Gardening

As the horticulturalist’s saying goes, it’s time to put your vegetable garden to bed for winter. Essentially, this means to let your garden rest – which is a common practice in Christchurch due to our cooler climate. Doing so achieves stronger soil structure and rejuvenation through microbial activity, for better growing when warm […]

Rich in nutrients and fully bio-degradable, wool is one of the most valuable organic materials in enhancing plant growth and soil. Wool acts as a slow-release fertiliser and alternative to mulch, provides natural pest control, mitigates frost, and is a renewable resource – need we say more? Packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, iron, […]

Having colour in your garden all year round involves both planning and planting. Ideally, trees and shrubs should be decided on when first landscaping, however flowers can be planted seasonally to add colour throughout the year. Autumn is thought of by many as a time when plants are shutting down for the winter, […]

Canterbury’s weather may be running hot and cold, yet there is still time for a plentiful crop of tasty tomatoes, under the right conditions, such as glasshouse grown. Soil types and the variety you plant are important in the growing process, even in a glasshouse. Classics such as moneymaker, an English heirloom variety, […]

Adding trellis to your property comes with a multitude of rewards. A stylish option for fencing and screens, a trellis will add privacy, security, and better air flow than a solid fence, and even provide more growing space for vines and vegetables. Different styles mean trellises can add a bespoke aesthetic to any […]

Canterbury and other regions regularly suffer lengthy dry spells which can play havoc with gardens. By Lynda Papesch. The trick is to plant species that lap up the dry, thrive in the heat, and provide colour, and form all year round. As a rule, look for plants with grey-green leaves. The best time […]

Warmer days, and muggy humid weather often brings an outbreak of aphids in the garden, especially on tender young roses. By Lynda Papesch. By all accounts, many Canterbury gardeners are already experiencing explosions of the little sap-sucking insects. Dealing with them usually includes regular spraying, and this is where opinions differ on what […]

Start your summer entertaining with a bang, with the latest outdoor pieces and plants to land at this Moorhouse Ave store. Grow Landscape & Lifestyle is home to beautiful new season pieces to improve the ambience of your garden. Fountains, corten steel garden art, and towering feature plants make beautiful summer statements outdoors. […]

Before Christmas, you may want to spruce up your outdoor living space, so stand back and identify plants that need replacing, before heading off to your favourite garden centre. We’re in a wonderful season, bursting with vibrant flowering varieties, making it easy to fill a gap or refresh a tired perennial border. A […]