Auckland city’s Maungarei Springs Wetland opens
The Maungarei Springs Wetland, a key amenity of the Stonefields urban village development in Mt Wellington, has opened.
Tag: "The Environment"
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 comments
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Wally Richards: if you can eat it, grow it!
Growing your own vegetables is not only kind on your health, it’s kind on your budget.
Nov 09, 2011 | 2 comments
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Wally Richards: a new weed control weapon
Gardening expert Wally Richards tells us about a new weapon available to fight weeds.
Nov 01, 2011 | 2 comments
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NZ landscape architecture company selected for world expo
Prorata has been selected as one of only 20 exhibitors in the 2013 World Landscape Art Expo in China.
Sep 27, 2011 | 0 comments
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Wally Richards – plant health factors
Gardeners endeavour to have their garden plants looking as healthy as possible, especially their preferred plants such as roses. To understand what is needed to have very healthy looking plants, one can compare plant health to human health. For a healthy body we require a certain amount of water, sun, a balance of food, rich […]
Apr 12, 2011 | 0 comments
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Removing the stink from household rubbish
Putaruru trials New Zealand’s first food waste collection Putaruru residents will be the first in New Zealand to trial a dedicated food waste collection service initiated by Earthcare Environmental and the South Waikato District Council. The 12 month trial, beginning on Tuesday 1 March 2011, will see food waste collected separately from general waste, potentially […]
Feb 15, 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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