by Navdeep Singh | Jun 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Each generation takes the earth as trustees. We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed.” J. Sterling Morton For those of you that may not know, last week New Zealand Celebrated Arbor Day (June 5th). Arbor Day is...
by Navdeep Singh | Jun 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Just because it is the start of winter, it doesn’t mean you have to put away the gumboots and stow your spade. Winter provides plenty of opportunities for different jobs in the garden that you can enjoy! Winter Checklist The first thing we like to do when it comes to...
by Navdeep Singh | May 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re an excited new homeowner or a tenant to a property responsible for grounds maintenance, there is one important thing to know before you start pruning or planning for tree removal. First of which is knowing if the tree is protected. There are several...
by Navdeep Singh | May 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone! Winter is on the way. Taking his sweet time about it, which is great. I had a bumper crop of beans and zooks this year. Time to get the ice cream maker out and put some of those excess feijoas to use. Here are three great ideas for your feijoas: Freeze a... by Navdeep Singh | Apr 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
There really is nothing quite like a pohutukawa in full bloom. This native New Zealand tree and its close cousin the rata are both members of the plant genus Metrosideros. The name means “iron-hearted” due to their exceptionally hard timber with a beautiful read...
by Navdeep Singh | Mar 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Care for Palm Trees Palm trees are a common sight in New Zealand and are much loved for their graceful elegance and how they add a hint of the tropics to any area. While only the Nikau is endemic to New Zealand, there are now over 100 palm species you can grow here....