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From the experts at Kings Plant Barn What should I do after my moth orchid has finished flowering? Once the orchid has stopped blooming, trim the flower stem down to a healthy node. Nodes are small bumps along the stem. Look for the node closest to the lowest flower on the stem and make the […]

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn When should I plant garlic? June is the time to plant garlic. Garlic needs six months to mature, so it is traditionally planted on the shortest day of the year, which falls on 22 June this year, and harvested on the longest day, which falls on 22 December. […]

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn My friend told me that I should grow lupins in my vegetable patch over winter, why and how do I do this? Give your soil a little extra love and care during the cold winter months and plant some lupins. These bright and beautiful plants are part of […]

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn How often should I water my vegetable garden? With summer in full swing, you will have to increase the amount and frequency of water application. It is better to water less often but more deeply so that the water sinks down to the roots where it is needed […]

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn My lemon tree has small white flies on it. What do I do control this pest? At this time of year white fly can be prolific and need regular spraying to keep the infestations under control. As soon as you see signs of white fly, start spraying with […]

From the experts at Kings Plant Barn How often should the soil be replaced in pots? If a plant is going to be kept in a pot long term, the soil won’t need replenishing unless the plant is going to be repotted. But the nutrients should be replenished regularly with a slow-release fertiliser, such as […]

An architecturally designed and sustainable garden centre, complete with cafe and homewares, is a brilliant day out If you’re interested in gardening, the country’s most sustainable garden centre is a must-visit. Even if you’re not and just like going to a decent cafe with a good selection of gifts and homewares, you’ll still find plenty […]

The experts at Kings Plant Barn are here to help I’d like to put a plant in my bathroom. What can tolerate little light and steam? Tropical indoor plants or moisture-loving plants are the best choices for your bathroom. Consider a fern, calathea, monstera, orchid, philodendron or air plants. How do I prevent my pond […]

The experts at Kings Plant Barn are here to help How do I transplant a reasonably mature fruit tree? This depends on how big it is, what type of tree it is, the time of year and where it is going. If it is a large tree, only specific landscapers will be able to help […]

Need help in the garden?  The team at Kings Plant Barn are here to help I want to grow my vegetables from seeds this year. What’s the best way to guarantee success? There is nothing like growing your own fruit and vegetables from seeds, but failure is easy if you don’t follow the simple rules […]

Need help in the garden?  The team at Kings Plant Barn are here to help I want to sow a lawn in a shady spot. Is there any way this can be done? It is not impossible, however you need to choose a shade-tolerant lawn seed. If the area is under a tree, prune away […]

The team at Kings Plant Barn are here to help with your winter gardening tips Any tips for keeping birds fed over winter? Attract birds, both native and introduced, with different feeding stations. Kākā, bellbirds, tūī and silvereyes will feed  from nectar feeder bottles. Attract kererū as well with cut fruit on the fence or […]