Auckland, nestled on New Zealand’s North Island, provides a fertile and appealing environment for gardening enthusiasts. With its temperate maritime climate and volcanic soils, the city offers plenty of potential for horticultural success. Yet, like all locations, Auckland comes with its own unique set of challenges. Understanding these is key to cultivating a flourishing garden. […]
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Are Callistemon Beneficial for NZ Wildlife? Pollinators and More
Looking to liven up your garden with something vibrant and wildlife-friendly? Meet Callistemon, commonly known as the bottlebrush. With its dramatic, brush-like flowers and hardy disposition, this Australian native is becoming increasingly popular with gardeners in New Zealand. But is it a good choice for supporting local wildlife, particularly pollinators? Let’s take a closer look […]
The Essential Guide to Mulching: Ensuring Success in Landscape Planting
Mulching plays a pivotal role in landscape planting, significantly enhancing both the health and aesthetics of mass planting landscapes. However, it’s crucial to choose the right type, and apply it correctly to avoid the risk of failure and potential environmental harm. This guide explores the various types of mulches, their purposes, and the importance of […]
Green Life for Bio-retention swales and basins
Summary Guide to Successful planting of Bio-retention swales and basins: Here we have a more in depth and detailed look at green life for bio-rentention swales and basins. In recent years the lack of space for wetlands to clean water prior to outflow to stormwater, and the increase in hard surfaces, has seen the use […]
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