Lawn Care in Winter Across NZ: Do You Still Need to Mow?
You know the sound of a Kiwi Saturday morning in summer. We all do. It’s that collective drone of a hundred different mowers simultaneously kicking off across the suburbs. But in winter, things get quiet. As the morning frost starts to sliver in and the winter wind blows, many homeowners simply wheel their mowers to […]
Preparing Your Lawn for Winter: NZ Lawn Care Tips
The transition from summer to autumn and winter can be pretty brutal for a lawn. One week you’re worrying about brown patches and water restrictions, and the next, you’re looking at a swampy, moss-covered mess. Because our winters tend to be more “wet and grey” than “frozen and white,” the way we handle NZ lawn […]
Best Landscaping Projects to Start in March in NZ
March is here, and with it arrives the sweet spot in New Zealand’s gardening calendar. The frantic heat of February has backed off, and the ground is still holding onto the summer warmth enough that we can get away with a few things. For anyone looking at landscaping projects, this is your golden window. It’s […]
How Much for Gardening Services in Autumn? Cost Guide Across NZ
Autumn is beautiful; it can’t be denied. But once you’re past the aesthetic of the falling leaves, the realities of blocked drains and suffocated soil start to set in pretty quickly. This is the time of year when many Kiwi homeowners take one look out their window and say, “Yep, it’s time to hire a […]
Autumn Garden Maintenance Checklist for New Zealand Homes
Much like every other season in New Zealand, autumn is a bit of a mixed bag. Every five minutes, the weather switches between a crisp, golden afternoon and a strong, chilly southerly. Not to mention all the rain! Funnily enough, this changeable season is one of the most critical for your garden’s health. There’s plenty […]
The Art of Tree Pruning: Mastering Techniques for Enhanced Tree Health and Aesthetics
It’s a shame to say, but many Kiwi property owners take their trees for granted. These gorgeous installations reign supreme in any garden, towering over the bushes and florals below to protect them (and provide the occasional bit of much-needed shade). Due to the sturdy and stable nature of trees, many gardeners overlook the fact […]
Achieving the Perfect Hedge Shape: A Guide to Formative and Maintenance Pruning
There are few things more impressive than a perfectly-trimmed hedge lining the edges of a well-maintained garden. If owning one of those hedges is one of your aspirations as an at-home gardener, then there is good news and bad news: The good news is, you can absolutely learn to form and prune these hedges yourself. […]
Transforming Small Spaces: Creative Gardening Ideas for Urban Homes in New Zealand
It’s no secret that New Zealand’s urban homes don’t have the biggest gardens. The closer you move to the centre of the city, the less green space you’ll likely have access to. But small gardens can be beautiful, if you know how to use your space right! One of the areas we’re proud to specialise […]
How to Repair Bare Patches in Your New Zealand Lawn: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here’s the thing about good old Kiwi lawns: they’re perfectly imperfect. We’re in one of the best climate zones in the world to grow a gorgeous green lawn, but Kiwi gardens are also plagued by pests, heavy rainfall, and some of the highest UV ratings in the world. All of that – plus plenty of […]