5 Best Low Maintenance Hedge Plants for Kiwi Gardens
The toughest part about having a hedge in your garden isn’t putting it there in the first place; it’s the maintenance. Whether you’re a beginner to gardening or you’ve been taking care of your exterior landscape for many years, planting a hedge requires a fairly intensive ongoingl commitment. However, with a bit of work, the […]
Beginners’ Guide to Trimming Hedges
While a healthy, robust hedge offers many benefits, trimming hedges in a way that encourages this kind of growth is a fairly complex task. If you don’t have gardening experience or the right tools for the job, it’s not going to be as easy as you might think. Today, the Paramount Gardening team are going […]
6 Essential Summer Lawn Care and Gardening Tips from the Experts
The world comes to life when the heat is on and the mercury is rising. Schools are out, flowers bloom, beaches become our playground, and our lawns have to face many days in the blazing sun. Unfortunately, your lawn runs the risk of drying up in all that summer sun. The same is true for […]
When is the Best Time to Plant Grass Seed in NZ
For many people, the idea of lawn care begins and ends with their lawnmower. Giving the grass a good trim every so often is usually enough to maintain a healthy lawn, but if you want to thicken your lawn, resolve any patches, or just bring some new life to your garden, sowing new grass is […]
5 Cheap Landscaping Ideas for NZ Homeowners
Let’s say your garden could use a facelift, but your bank balance is telling you to keep it simple. Well, you’re in luck! After years of transforming gardens all over the country, we know that residential landscaping and gardening doesn’t have to mean expensive makeovers or hard-to-maintain spaces. So, let’s make this simple. Here are […]
How to Control Weeds Without Harming Your Lawn
When it comes to maintaining a stunning green lawn, weeds are public enemy number one. Many homeowners struggle with how to control weeds without damaging their lawns simply because they’re tangled in so closely with the grass they want to preserve. But here’s the good news: controlling your weeds doesn’t have to damage your grass. […]
What to Do with Grass Clippings After Mowing Your Lawn
Mowing the lawn is one of those chores that can make you feel incredibly accomplished once it’s done. But once you’re done sweeping that mower across your lawn, the last thing you want to do is figure out what to do with grass clippings! Before you toss these clippings into your green waste bin, you […]
Why Regular Green Waste Removal is Essential for Your Lawn’s Health
Having a lush, thriving lawn without having to put many hours of work in is the dream. It’s a sign that your garden’s ecosystem is healthy and well-balanced. But as it turns out, achieving and maintaining that vibrant green space often requires more than just watering and mowing. One of the factors we see overlooked […]
6 Lawn Care Tips for Every New Zealand Homeowner
For many Kiwi homeowners, a lush green lawn is the dream. New Zealand’s unique climate can make achieving that dream a little tough when you take into account the mix of sunny, rainy, and windy days. All that really means is that your lawn needs a little bit of extra TLC to stay in top […]