Choosing the Right Type of Tree Proper tree care begins with selecting the right tree and planting it in the right place. Make sure your tree will thrive — especially once fully grown — where you want to plant it. Things to consider include: The tree’s purpose. Are you planting it for aesthetics, privacy, shade/energy […]

It’s that time of year when these colorful plants make it into our homes and offices bringing us to cheer during this winter holiday season.  Something alive and growing in December – it’s a Christmas miracle!  They can be a bit fickle so I’m sharing these Poinsettia care tips so you keep them looking good […]

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Make sure squashes are large and strong before the end of June when squash beetles hit the garden. The larger and stronger the plant the better it will resist attack. Squash Planting and Growing Facts: • Squashes and pumpkins are members of the gourd family. Summer squashes and pumpkins originated in Mexico and Central America. […]

Lynsey Crombie, a.k.a. the Queen Of Clean, shares her cleaning hacks with 180,000 followers on social media – and the mum-of-three, from Peterborough, believes now is a great time to get to grips with grime. Lynsey Crombie’s cleaning skills have amassed her a following of 180.4k followers Here, Natasha Harding brings you an extract from […]

There’s never been a better time to make some changes to the way you do things in the kitchen. These hacks are all very simple and achievable in most homes.. They include ways to transform your recycling into useful objects, ideas to get the most out of your food and clever recipes using limited ingredients. […]

Roses are traditional climbers for covering walls, pergolas and arbours, but few cultivars have a truly continuous flowering season, so team them with honeysuckle or clematis to fill gaps. Climbing roses need a permanent framework to cover the designated area because the flowers are borne on side shoots that are pruned back annually. They are […]

Geoffrey Gross Landscapers charge according to the size of the stump. Expect to pay between $90 and $150 to have a 24-in.-dia. stump removed. You can rent a gas-powered stump grinder for about $100 to $190 per day, depending on the size of the machine. Therefore, if you only have to remove a stump or […]

Summer can be a rough time for a lot of plants. With very limited rainfall and the harsh NZ sun beating down on them, they can start to look a little worse for wear. But this doesn’t mean you can’t have bright colour and fresh foliage in your garden over summer! Check out our top […]

Whether you operate a business out of your home or telecommute occasionally, you’ve probably struggled at some point with the multitude of distractions and temptations a home office offers. There are benefits to working from home, of course: reduced travel time, savings on gas and meals, the comfort of working in your pyjamas (okay, try […]