LifestyleDallying with darling dahliasHardy and easy to grow, dahlias are making a comeback among gardeners who know how much they offer to different garden styles and conditions, says Justin Newcombe.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleMailbox with a royal twistPutting together your own letterbox is a great weekend challenge, says Justin Newcombe.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGrowing hydrangeas from cuttingsLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.24 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleJazz up your compost binJustin Newcombe demonstrates an attractive way to hide away your garden waste.23 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleLemon - the tree of championsJustin Newcombe sings the praises of the lemon tree, which should be a mandatory addition to every Kiwi garden.22 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: A spud of your ownNow's the time to plant spuds, says Janice Marriott.21 Aug 04:00 PM
LifestyleCross the picket lineMaking a sturdy set of gates is straightforward when you follow these eight easy steps.18 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleThree steps from winter to springJustin Newcombe shares a simple plan to sort out your winter garden and get it ready for the months ahead.17 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Healthy soilSpecial attention to your soil will bring abundant rewards, says Janice Marriott.14 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Stalking beansPlant broad beans and peas now - it's the prefect time, says Janice Marriott.07 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Seedy shoppingJanice Marriott anticipates spring with a spot of window-shopping.03 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleAt Home: Bursting with flavourFloral designer and keen gardener Fionna Hill is spreading the word on the goodness of microgreens.28 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Get spearedPlan ahead and plant asparagus now, writes Janice Marriott.24 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Seeing redNurture some little red hearts, says Janice Marriott.17 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleGarden Guru: Rooms with a viewWhether you call it a conservatory, garden room or sun lounge, a light and airy extension is the perfect way of marrying inside and out.17 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Home grown fungiSprout your own mushrooms, says Janice Marriott.10 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleFrom gate to plate - chefs grow their ownChefs from London to Loch Voll are growing their own produce, from bumper crops of carrots to unusual herbs they find difficult to source.03 Jul 10:52 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Dwarf treesPlant dwarf trees and your rewards will be in easy reach, writes Janice Marriott.03 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleGarden Guru: Chop and changeA flower doesn't mind if you deadhead it, feed it or spray it this week or next - whether you jumble the order or do it fast, slow or naked on horseback.03 Jul 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible gardenA garden tunnel lets you grow veges even in the depths of winter. Janice Marriott explains.26 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleGarden Guru: Back to basicsIt's easy to get complacent and take your backbone planting for granted - it's part of the furniture, after all.26 Jun 04:00 PM
Small BusinessNurseries fear impact of cheap prison labourAn emergency meeting has been called as the horticulture industry confronts what its says is the negative impact of cheap prison labour.23 Jun 11:14 PM
Lifestyle<i>Garden guru:</i> Let's rockRock brings a sense of quality and permanence to a plot - whether it's part of a path - a dry-stone wall or some other feature.20 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: Fruit trees benefit from a prunePrune your fruit trees as soon as the leaves have fallen. Even small, dwarf and potted trees.20 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleEdible garden: ArtichokesGlobe artichokes are one of the few things worth growing in June.13 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice freeze cash, $1m homePolice have frozen a $1m home and nearly $190,000 belonging to the man who runs the Switched On Gardener.04 Jun 04:00 PM
