Monthly Tips & Tasks – April 2023
April, We are moving well into Autumn as the trees change colour and there is morning dew on the ground. This reminds us that we need to get on with preparing the garden for Winter! The post Monthly...
View ArticleMonthly Tips & Tasks – August 2023
August Winter Gardening Tips from Michael Coulter August is the month that divides some gardeners; is it Spring, or is it Winter? There are many reasons to say that it is mostly Winter, but we do see...
View ArticleMonthly Tips & Tasks – September 2023
Spring has arrived at last with the longer days and warmer sun. The ground is drying out and warming up so let the growing season begin! The lawns will now respond to fertilisers as the grass begins to...
View ArticleMonthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – October 2023
This month the growing season is well underway. Daylight saving has started and the Spring weather is so far, warmer than usual and the monthly rainfall, below average. This year the fruit set on my...
View ArticleMonthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – November 2023
As the Summer weather arrives many gardeners will be looking to navigate water restrictions and charges. Maximising the effectiveness of hand watering is crucial. In the past I've used NovaFlow...
View ArticleMonthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – December 2023
This month is the start of the Summer fruit season with berry fruits at their peak and stone fruit starting to ripen. With longer days and the warmer temperatures these fruits will ripen quickly so...
View ArticleGrowing Chrysanthemums
Growing Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums, or mums, typically bloom in late Summer to early Autumn. The exact blooming period can vary based on the specific variety and local climate conditions. These...
View ArticleMonthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – March 2024
March signals the start of the change of seasons from Summer to Autumn. As the days become shorter, plant growth slows down, and the tasks around the garden turn towards preparing for the Winter ahead....
View ArticleMonthly Gardening Tips & Tasks – April 2024
Autumn is a bustling season in the garden, marked this year by noticeable daytime temperature drops in March. Despite morning dews, rainfall remains scarce, leaving soil moisture notably low. This...
View ArticleBlueberries: Plant of the Month
Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz Although it’s the end of the season for Blueberries, some...
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