Wally Richards – Feijoa & citrus: fruit perfection
Wally Richards shares advice on growing spectacular fruit trees in both the garden and containers.
Tag: "Garden"
Jul 26, 2011 | 2 comments
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Tomatoes – Summer’s Bounty
This season tomatoes have grown wonderfully well- the La Nina weather pattern has certainly suited them this year! I grew several new varieties of heirlooms this year and am particularly impressed with one called Hungarian Heart. I have known of this one for a while but was only able to find seed last year. It […]
Mar 08, 2011 | 0 comments
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All about Citrus
Citrus trees are a common fruit tree for NZ gardeners and in most areas grow in open ground or in containers with protection during winter. Citrus trees cross very easily which has created a large number of types over the years. The genus Citrus appears to have originated in Southeast Asia with the following types: […]
Citrus tree care & advice
Potential problems you may encounter with growing and caring for citrus. An important aspect for your citrus tree is the area between the trunk and the drip line. This is the area where you want micro organisms to work and thrive, so avoid using any Herbicides, chemical sprays and fertilisers it this area. Instead hand […]
Feb 14, 2011 | 3 comments
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Gardening in February
February is usually the driest and hottest month of the year and the time when a lot of the earlier plantings of vegetables have reached maturity and been harvested. It is the second to last month to plant out crops for winter harvesting so make sure the empty spaces are manured and replanted with winter vegetables this […]
Feb 14, 2011 | 0 comments
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ECO‐Friendly Landscapes By Angelique Lambermon
It’s hard to believe that many backyard gardens and landscapes can have a negative impact on the environment.
Jul 27, 2010 | 0 comments
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Improving your crops & gardens
Many gardeners are always looking for ways to improve their gardens whether it be vegetables, roses, ornamentals or fruit trees. Their goal is to have very healthy plants, wonderful roses, great lawns and excellent crops. There are a number of things that you can do to improve your gardens by improving your soils. The optimum is to […]
Feb 08, 2010 | 2 comments
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Central London to Coastal Living Island Style
Five years ago Karen and Mike Robertson were living in Central London, happily unaware a new home was waiting for them in New Zealand. With two young boys and busy careers, they were considering what next… “Our lives were lovely; yet we weren’t quite sure of our next step. We were fortunate at that time […]
Jan 25, 2010 | 0 comments
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