Tall perennials come to the fore at this time of year, bringing with them colour, grace, and form. Take a look at just how easy they are to grow!
Gardening
Decoys in the Garden
Decoys are usually associated with duck hunters. However another type of decoy is also in use in the garden
Herbs and Vegetables to Grow for your Pooch
With some careful planning, you can grow a range of herbs and vegetables that may enhance your dog’s health
Introducing Grass Gardens – so many reasons not to mow!
Many Kiwis are turning to native grasses to fill the spaces where time- and energy-demanding lawns once dominated.
Cultivating for Kitty – Grasses to Grow for your Cat!
Just because your cat requires a high animal-product diet, it’s no reason not to provide them with plants to chew on as well.
Indoor Plant Combinations That Actually Thrive Together
Choosing plants that coexist happily isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about matching their care requirements.
Sweet Peas – Secrets for Summer
Whether you’re growing sweet peas for perfume, picking, or a decorative privacy screen, there’s more to sweet peas than you ever imagined!
Harakeke – Functional and Fun!
Whether you use it in and around your home or garden, or enjoy it as a material in craft projects, New Zealand flax is a plant we should always have close at hand.
The Potato Challenge We Can’t Get Enough Of
It’s ‘grow-a-potato-in-a-bucket’ time of year, again, and if there’s one challenge that gets home growers enthused, it’s this one!
Winning Ways With Little Winter Flowers
Think winter means no flowers to pick? These five tips will help you spot—and style—the hidden gems in your garden.





