Porch plants
Spruce up a bland pergola or porch with these eye-catching plants, which are made to hang. Wisteria Wisteria will add enchantment to your outdoor space. Choose a position in full sun and protected from strong winds. They are vigorous climbers, and the added support of the pergola to twist around is vital. UPKEEP: […]
Identify garden pests
Find-A-Pest is an innovative app that allows Kiwis to identify and report invasive species, including plants, animals, and insects, empowering users to safeguard New Zealand’s environment. Unique to Aotearoa, the app creates a database of pest information that is used to support biosecurity knowledge and efforts across multiple organisations, including Ministry of Primary […]
An artistic garden: Grow Landscapes
Improve the ambience of your garden this summer with fountains and garden art from Grow Landscapes & Lifestyle. Picture the gentle murmur of trickling water, sculpting a tranquil ambience for warm evenings – this is where a water feature takes centre stage. To enhance your garden’s atmosphere, contemplate incorporating corten steel garden art. […]
Bee a host
Our precious pollinators are facing a homelessness crisis, having lost much of their natural habitat due to urban development, change of land use, and intensive farming. You can help by putting a bee hotel in your garden. Good bee hotels mimic the natural cavities that solitary bees would use, such as holes in […]
Christmas tree keepers
Thousands of Christmas trees end up as landfill each year. Planting a potted Christmas tree and reusing it annually will reduce this number significantly. Trees have extensive lifespans for a reason, and instead of cutting one down each year, consider growing your own. Invest in a versatile and durable pot, and make your […]
Look after our bees
New Zealand’s bees and natural pollinators are critically at risk, and some species are already listed as endangered, says Organic NZ. Honey bees are responsible for more than 75% of all global pollination – the whole world relies on honey bees for food. Yet, the same species that rely on honey bees for […]
