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DOC is asking the public to report sightings of an invasive fern across the Lower North Island and help reduce the ...
There's one thing you need to do this week to prevent problems continuing in your patch for many years, says gardening expert ...
With temperatures expected to reach over 30°C this weekend, with relentless sun beating on your patch, pay extra attention to ...
Some say green paint is having a moment right now—but in reality, it’s a truly timeless design choice. This versatile color ...
Keeping plants alive can be hard. Maybe you forgot to water that shriveled-up thing in the pot, or maybe you gave it too much ...
Hydrangeas are a flower power plant for summer gardens. They grow in hard-to-fill niches in garden plantings, or they can ...
The word anthotype comes from the Greek anthos (“flower”) and typos (“imprint”). If you’re familiar with sun prints, using ...
A bright kitchen window is the perfect spot for some greenery, but it's important to choose plant varieties that will thrive ...
"The first formal flower gardens genuinely worthy of the name" in the history of the White House are the Rose Garden and the ...
Bag the fruit up to prevent fruit flies from laying eggs on developing fruit. This needs to be done early, ideally once the ...
If you’ve been thinking about growing something this monsoon, start with these six plants. They’re low-maintenance, love the rain, and are perfect for balconies or small gardens. From hibiscus to ...
The Garden City is gasping its last breath, but what remains, is still, a capital city with more charm and character than many. All it needs to revive, is a cocktail of vision and sincerity. I am not ...