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Designing a Native Aotearoa New Zealand Garden
We are so lucky in New Zealand,
our native plants are super UNIQUE.
82% of our plant species are endemic (found only in New Zealand)
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Growing Fruit and Vegetables in the Shade
A list of herbs, vegetables, fruit and beneficial flowers that will perform with as little as three hours a day of sunlight.
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Deadheading Roses
How to deadhead roses
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Mulch
Mulch is an essential final step. It suppresses weeds, holds water and temperature in your soil and adds nutrients. It also looks great...
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Lemon Trees
A comprehensive guide to growing lemon trees.
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Easy Grow Ferns For New Zealand Gardens
Easy Grow Ferns for New Zealand Gardens
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Lawn Alternatives For New Zealand Gardens
Lawn Alternatives for New Zealand Gardens
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All About Hedges
Types of hedges and how to include them into your outdoor spaces
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Example of Garden Consultation Notes
A few pages from an Artful Gardens on-site consultation for an existing garden, this can be used by you to complete the transformation or...
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Groundcovers
Groundcovers are a type of low-lying plant with a spreading habit that is typically used to cover areas of ground with minimal maintenance.
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Gardening Tips
5 Steps for an Attractive, Easily Maintained Garden
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How to Work out Your Site Conditions
Different plants require different levels of light and moisture in the soil to thrive. Planting the right plant in the right conditions...
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How to Work Out Hedge Spacings
Hedge plants are healthier if they’re not planted too close together so they will do not have to compete for water and nutrients. Below...
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