Monthly Garden Guides

Autumn gardening tips for May in New Zealand. Learn what vegetables to plant now, how to care for your lawn, plant hedges, refresh pots, and prepare your garden for winter with our expert gardening advice.

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...