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Pretty deadly: Watch out for these toxic plants

Pretty deadly: Watch out for these toxic plants

Don’t let these poisonous plants bewitch you Iceland poppy, larkspur, lily of the valley and daphne: all so pretty, but along with dozens of other plants found in our gardens, all toxic to both people and animals. Eating daphne can cause anything from drooling, vomiting, and inflamed kidneys to arrhythmia, seizures, coma and even death. […]
Two green plants in modern black pots on stands, against a white wall and cabinet, creating a minimalist look.

Four plants that are hard to kill and how to take care of them

If you didn’t inherit green thumbs or your potted greenery turns brown take heart, Jo Lambell’s got good news for you Yucca Yucca Elephantipes The yucca plant delivers on all fronts – it’s sturdy, resilient and striking. Native to Mexico, the yucca has distinctive sword-like leaves and grows strong, with no need for stakes or […]
A room filled with various potted indoor plants, a blue-patterned vase, and a colorful rug on the floor.

8 indoor gardening ideas to try this winter

Bring the outdoors in this winter with these easy indoor gardening ideas. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you would know that indoor plants are one of the hottest trends in lifestyle and gardening right now. But how do you look after them when the weather turns cold? Self-confessed indoor plant lover, Narelle Van Reyk […]
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10 of the best pot plants for your home

10 of the best pot plants for your home

Whatever your interior design style or horticultural bent there’s an indoor plant to brighten your home. We’ve rounded up 10 of our favourites 1. Palm For its second comeback the kentia has thrown off its ’60s and ’70s connotations of Queen Victoria and the Empire. Now we’re loving it for its tropical elegance. And it […]
5 reasons why your fiddle leaf fig might be dying

5 reasons why your fiddle leaf fig might be dying

Are you leaving it to die or loving it to death? It’s time to take stock of your fiddle leaf fig situation. If you jumped on the trend or simply fell in love with this sculptural green wunderkind to bring it lovingly into your home, you may have discovered by now that the fiddle leaf […]
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Simple steps to help you repot your indoor plants

Simple steps to help you repot your indoor plants

Perfect your potting skills with our step-by-step guide to repotting a plant If your fiddle leaf fig has outgrown its pot you may be wondering how to repot a pot plant without disturbing its growth. Firstly, don’t be too worried about hurting your plants; they’re stronger than you think. Secondly, if you don’t repot your […]
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How this family added personality and style to their pre-designed new-build

How this family added personality and style to their pre-designed new-build

After downsizing from a high-maintenance home to a sunny pre-designed new-build across town, this Rangiora family have no regrets Meet + Greet Jecasta South, 41 (homemaker), Pat South, 44 (sales manager at New Style Homes), Onika, 22, Jak, 18, Larkin, 12, and Mika, 10, plus Muffin the cat and Doogle the dog. Jecasta’s top tips for […]
This eclectic home mixes mid-century and industrial style with vintage finds

This eclectic home mixes mid-century and industrial style with vintage finds

Basketwork, rattan pieces and plants in every room lend a soft boho touch to the no-fuss surfaces in this super-practical, eclectic home Sometimes, opportunity presents itself when you least expect it. Just ask Jecasta South and her husband, Pat. The couple moved to Rangiora seven years ago, after their Christchurch home was ruined in the […]
This ceramic bowl hack will transform your indoor plants

This ceramic bowl hack will transform your indoor plants

Give your old ceramics a shiny new purpose with this simple, yet effective, plant pot hack. Your indoor plants will thank you for it You will need Two matching bowls Liquid Nails Potting mix Small succulents How to make 1 Glue the bases of your bowls together with Liquid Nails. Leave to dry. 2 Add […]
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An old and dark Lockwood is transformed with a fresh coat of white paint

An old and dark Lockwood is transformed with a fresh coat of white paint

A dark and dated Lockwood was the perfect project for this creative couple – and enticed them to trade city life for a surfer’s paradise Hilary and Jasper Boer hadn’t planned on a move to the small coastal town of Raglan when they bought their home there five years ago. The purchase was meant to […]