Monthly Garden Guides

Get your garden ready for the warmer months with Heather’s essential early-spring gardening guide. Discover what to sow and plant now, how to prepare and feed your soil, which plants need pruning, and why mulching early can make a major difference.

Discover winter gardening tips for New Zealand, including what to plant, winter pruning, frost protection, compost care and seasonal garden jobs.

Right now we’re in a transition period as we move the garden from summer to autumn. Cutting back spent foliage, clearing weeds and trimming shrubs are ‘housework’ tasks. Planting the autumn vegetable garden, conditioning soil and feeding lawns are also key garden activities.

February is peak summer across Auckland and Hamilton. Long, hot days, drying winds and high UV can stress plants, soil and lawns. But here's how to enjoy this month in your garden -smart watering, mulching, careful feeding, and a wee bit of grunt work! Plus, it's time to plan ahead...

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.

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....

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.

This October, focus on planting, maintaining, and enjoying your garden as you prepare for the warmer months ahead! All the summer vegetables can go in at Labour Weekend – the day and soil temperatures are warmer, making it ideal for planting. Weed and mulch – the two activities go hand...

September is a great month to kick off those gardening and landscaping projects you've been waiting to do all winter! Read on for more tips and advice for your yard and garden this month.