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Spring flowers: which ones to plant in September

Spring flowers: which ones to plant in September

All the things you need to check off your list for a flowery spring Marigolds are a natural pest deterrent – perfect for a sustainable garden in spring. Spring is the ideal time to plant colourful flowers. There is a plethora of varieties you can plant that will enliven your garden and create a vibrant […]
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Your August gardening guide: What to sow, harvest and prune

Your August gardening guide: What to sow, harvest and prune

Spring is knocking on winter’s door so it’s time to do a bit of soil prep, pruning and veggie planting in anticipation of the warmer months Chores to consider for August gardening The last month of winter is often the most brutal but it is also when the new season is tantalisingly within our sights. […]
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How to give your plants just the right amount of water

How to give your plants just the right amount of water

Create a healthy garden without wasting water Photography: Hannah Puechmarin Watering plants – it sounds simple, right? Just get the hose, or watering can, and let the water flow until the plants have had their fill. While this does describe the general routine of plant watering, once you actually go to do it, you might […]
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7 Māori gardening practices to adopt this Matariki

Celebrate the appearance of the Matariki star cluster, traditionally a time to plan for the upcoming growing season Pikopiko is a New Zealand native fern. 1. Paydirt On arrival in Aotearoa in the 13th century, one of the first things Māori would have realised was that the plants and seeds they had brought from east […]
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Grow your microgreens at home in an easy DIY bottle greenhouse

Insta gardener and Garden Hacks author Filip Johansson shares a fast and fun way to grow some delicious edibles Garden Hacks: 70 Smart, Sustainable Tips for Gardeners by Filip Johansson, is available at Paper Plus Microgreens have become very trendy. The word may sound high-tech, but they’re nothing more than delicate seedlings of regular plants. […]
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