Hanging basket ideas for gardens. Pitcher plants. Auckland Winter Garden. New Zealand
Hot house carnivorous plants. Auckland, New Zealand Winter Gardens. Pitcher plants growing in hanging baskets in the temperate house.
Seasonal Lawn/Turf care.
Autumn / Winter Lawn preparation. Following simple lawn care steps will ensure that your lawn survives even the toughest of winters. The winter season can be hard on lawns and grassed areas. Even though most turf grasses are tough and deep rooted, even the healthiest lawn is vulnerable to fungal disease, compaction from vehicle and foot traffic, un-seasonal dry periods, frost damage and sunburn. Patches of browning and yellowing areas in your lawn are signs of these problems and will become more obvious as spring growth starts and these effected patches refuse to grow. Most of these problems can be avoided by following some easy steps to protect your lawn and prevent ongoing problems associated with poor lawn care. The most important measure to take in winter is the removal of all leaf matter from the lawn area. Leaves left on the ground / lawn will get damp and turn into a mat on the lawn, these wet leaves will kill the grass beneath them, as well as provide an envi...
