Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. Some ...

Overwintering' seems to be the gardening buzzword this season, with many of us taking steps to protect our plants from the ...

Sunflowers are gorgeous native plants that can grow to amazing heights in a single year. But are sunflowers perennials that ...

To prevent winter sunscald of smooth-barked trees such as apples, wrap them now. A variety of wraps and tree tubes are ...

IT’S that tricky time in our gardens when all the perennials are disappearing and we’re waiting for the bulbs to come. But to ...

While spring may naturally take the spotlight as the premier planting season, fall presents an equally important opportunity ...

Preparing the lawn for winter means you’ll have a better chance of enjoying lush green grass come spring. The weather has been unusually mild, so many people are still mowing. In the coming days, ...

After the major plant losses in our gardens last year, due to a severe January cold spell, it’s time to prepare for any ...

Mulch adds protection to the roots of plants from fluctuating temperatures, suppresses weeds, and prevents moisture ...

For those of you new to gardening, All-America Selections (AAS) is an independent, non-profit organization that tests new ...

She said sustainable gardening was practised “in spades” at her property. Ryan is president of Tauranga‘s Floral Art Group, ...

I can't believe it's nearly Christmas wreath making time – plus all the other jobs for November in the garden.