Monthly Garden Guides

August is the perfect month to prepare your soil for the burst of spring growth. After winter rains, soil in Auckland and Waikato can become compacted, drained of nutrients, and biologically inactive.

Check out our comprehensive July Gardening Guide & Landscaping Tips for the best expert garden advice and landscaping tips for the month ahead.

June is a very important month for garden maintenance and soil conditioning. This guide will help you keep your garden vibrant and healthy during the colder months, with some advice on best care for plants that have ceased growing and need to ‘rest’ in the winter.

Feeling a bit stuck in the garden this month? Check out our comprehensive gardening and landscaping guide for the month of May for all the best garden tips and landscape ideas.

Autumn is nature's best planting time, whether you're putting in a hedge, sowing a new lawn or maintaining an existing one, April is the perfect time.

Check out our comprehensive March Garden Guide & Landscaping Tips for the month ahead including general gardening tips, tips for the ornamental garden and vegetable gardens, lawn care and landscaping ideas.

February in Auckland and Hamilton is the peak of summer, offering both opportunities and challenges for gardeners and landscapers. Thus far in 2025 the heat and wind make it crucial to maintain consistent watering and mulching, while the longer days are perfect for nurturing plants and preparing for autumn crops....

There's plenty to do in the garden this summer! Read on for our expert garden and landscaping tips for the month of January.

Summer is officially here, and your garden is ready to soak up the sunshine! It’s the perfect time to plant all your summer favourites— tomatoes, cucumbers, and capsicums.

WOW! November already! Time to prepare the garden for the warmer, drier months ahead.