Gardening Guides General Guides How to Grow Kākābeak (Clianthus puniceus) Guide Kākābeak, a striking native New Zealand shrub, is named for its vibrant red flowers, shaped like the beak of the Kākā parrot. This endangered species is rare in the wild but can be grown in home gardens. Learn how to plant, care for, and protect Kākābeak in our growing guide. How to Grow Pohutukawa Guide Discover the beauty of New Zealand's Christmas Tree, the Pohutukawa, with its stunning crimson flowers. Explore our guide on growing and caring for this beloved native species. Rebuilding Your Garden After a Flood Losing your garden to floodwaters can be devastating. With TLC and time, you can restore the beauty and functionality of your garden. Getting the best out of your Daltons Product! We’ve come up with some tips for you to get the best out of your Daltons products. Protecting our Pollinators We all love butterflies in the garden, but this year numbers are dwindling and monarchs (in fact all butterflies) need our help more than ever. Choosing the right gardening glove Gardening gloves are an essential tool for any gardener. Our friends at Omni Products are gurus when it comes to gardening gloves... Top Ten Great Reasons to Garden Daltons gardening enthusiasts give their top ten reasons to get gardening... Autumn Guides Autumn Gardening Tips Time to get your winter veggie garden jobs underway, along with tasks for preparing your strawberry patch, lawn care and rose and bulb tasks. If you haven’t started yet, get into the garden this weekend! Autumn Gardening It’s a busy time in the garden with plenty of tasks that need doing before winter sets in - but be sure to take time to stop and admire the beautiful colours the season brings! Gardening in Autumn There's so much to do in the garden during this beautiful season. Seven garden areas to enjoy before the winter sets in. Preparing Your Garden For The Cooler Months Wondering how to prepare you garden for the cooler months? We are here to give you some helpful advice. Winter Guides Heavy Rain and Soil Nutrient Loss In some parts of the country the rain can been unrelenting, and the loss of organic matter is a major problem with existing soils in the aftermath of heavy rain. Winter Gardening Tasks for July It's the heart of winter, with frosts in many parts of the country. Time to plant strawberries and harvest winter vegetables Winter Gardening Tasks for June Winter has arrived – here’s what to do in your garden this month What to do in the Winter Garden There’s a real temptation to hibernate all rugged up on the couch. But as gardeners, our work is never done! Pop on a few extra layers and brave the cold because there is still plenty to do in the garden Winter Gardening But don’t be discouraged; rug up and carry on! It’s time for tackling those winter gardening tasks... Being a Winter Gardener Although its cold outside, there is still plenty to do in the garden. From flowers to fruit trees, learn how to care for your winter garden. Tips for Gardening in the Winter Months Just because winter is here doesn’t mean you should pack away your gardening gloves. There is still plenty to do so pop on your gumboots and head out into the garden. Preparing Your Garden For The Cooler Months Wondering how to prepare you garden for the cooler months? We are here to give you some helpful advice. Spring Guides Refreshing the Soil in my Vege Pod I have a vege pod-style raised bed, what is the best way to refresh the soil without changing it all out? Springtime Lockdown Gardening Tasks It’s a stressful time for many, and our gardens can provide some much-needed jobs to keep us busy. Tips for a Blooming Garden in Spring They say a gardener’s work is never done, and in spring, this is more than true! Enjoying the Garden in Spring Top tips for vegetables, flowers and bulbs, fruit and lawns. Our Top Tips for Spring Gardening Preparation is the secret to a blooming spring and summer garden - the better prepared you are, the better the rewards. Here are our top tips for spring... Tips for a Blooming Spring Garden A little Spring preparation goes a long way. The better prepared your garden is for Spring, the better the rewards. Summer Guides Gardening Tasks for February The last harvest of summer Gardening Tasks for January January gardening tasks – indoors and out! Top tips to Help Your Garden Survive Summer We’ve put together some tips to help your garden survive the height of summer. A New Year with Thriving Gardens A comprehensive guide of top gardening tasks for your summer garden in January. Gardening this Summer Even though the sun is shining, January is not an easy month for the home garden. Lack of attention due to holidays, high temperatures, low rainfall and often strong winds all make it a tough time for plants. Tips for Gardening in the Summer Sun We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather. It can make for a lovely day in the garden. Summer garden tips from Kiwi home gardeners! Here are some other fantastic summer gardening tips you've shared with us that are too good to keep to ourselves! More like this When to Plant Seedlings Should I start planting my seedlings now for my summer veggie garden? During the month of August in New Zealand? Taking care of Houseplants I’m a bit of a novice and need some help! I have a few houseplants that are looking like they are in desperate need of TLC. We are away most weekends and I lose track of under watering/over watering. PS: Is there somewhere you can drop plants in for rehab or someone who can help bring them back to life? Refreshing the Soil in my Vege Pod I have a vege pod-style raised bed, what is the best way to refresh the soil without changing it all out? Growing Tomatoes Vertically with String Can you grow tomatoes vertically up a string? How do you do this? When to Repot and Replenish Potted Plants How often do potted plants need to be repotted and replenished? Adding Colour to Your Edible Garden My wife is a big lover of seeing flowers and colour in the garden. My motto is; “If you can’t eat it, don’t grow it”. What can be planted to give awesome colour and yet be edible? White Hydrangea Turning Pink I have a white 'Bridal Boquet' hydrangea and this year the flowers have come out pink! I read somewhere white ones do not change. What has happened and how do I fix it? Best Veggies for Beginners to Grow in Pots What are best beginner type veggies to grow in pots on a balcony? Best lawn fertiliser and when to apply it in spring What is the best product to use to fertilise the lawn and also is this done in early or late spring? The Easiest Tomatoes For First-Time Growers For a first-time gardener, what are the easiest tomatoes to grow? Plants to Grow in Pots on a Shady Deck I only have a small deck that only gets afternoon sun. What are the best things to plant? Should you mow your lawn really short? Should you mow your lawn really short?
