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How to Grow Guides

Here's an in-depth resource for plants you can grow in New Zealand, with tips on how to get the best results! Find info on common pests & diseases, so you can protect your garden.


Your Ultimate Plant Guide

Vegetables

Vegetables
Herbs

Herbs
Fruits, Nuts & Berries

Fruits, Nuts & Berries
Flowers & Ornamentals

Flowers & Ornamentals
Trees & Shrubs

Trees & Shrubs
Indoor Plants

Indoor Plants
Plant Problem Solver

Plant Problem Solver

 

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10 Need-To-Know Lazy Gardening Shortcuts

10 Need-To-Know Lazy Gardening Shortcuts

Garden smarter, not harder! Here are 10 ways to make your gardening life easier.
15 ways to save water in the garden

15 ways to save water in the garden

Learn all the ways you can help save water in the garden.
30 soil facts

30 soil facts

30 things to know about soil
4 steps to creating a Spring vegie patch

4 steps to creating a Spring vegie patch

Learn how easy it is to start a vegie patch from scratch.
5 Tips on Soil Improvement

5 Tips on Soil Improvement

Not all soils are created equal. Learn what you need to do to improve your garden soil.
7 steps to start up a Community Garden

7 steps to start up a Community Garden

A planning checklist to bring a local community garden to life.

Project guides & articles

 

Spring Insect Control

Spring Insect Control

Every year, the spring frenzy of fresh new leaf growth and flowers encourages a population explosion of sucking and chewing insect pests. Here's how to stop the little blighters from feasting on your garden.
Winter gardening

Winter gardening

Here's how you can help protect your garden from chills and frost this winter.
Tiny Garden Inspiration

Tiny Garden Inspiration

Even the smallest empty spaces have room for a garden. And the smaller the garden, the easier it is to bring your vision to life! Here are our tips for creating a gorgeous or productive happy place, in miniature.
How to Get a Head Start on Tomato Season

How to Get a Head Start on Tomato Season

For tomato lovers in temperate and cool areas, it can seem like a very, very long winter. If it's still too cold outside, you can get a head start on the season by sowing tomato seedlings indoors.
Sublime Spring Salads

Sublime Spring Salads

If you ask us, we’d have salad on the menu every day of the year. The beauty of a fresh salad is that it reflects the season, especially if the ingredients are coming out of your garden.
Pruning, Done Right

Pruning, Done Right

If you've never pruned a fruit tree before, or you want to brush up on the fundamentals: read our tips for pruning and protecting deciduous trees and shrubs, so you can make a confident job of it.
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