Articles—
Soil
Plot twist | The Little Barn Garden
Wedding flowers are usually sourced from growers and florists, but Liv Wynne-Lewis decided hers would come from the soil of her parents’ Hawke’s Bay farm.
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How to feed your soil & plants in spring | Liquid fertilisers & amendments
Spring is a great time to feed up your soil and plants. Organic matter feeds the soil, while liquid fertilisers feed the plants. Learn how...
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A simple guide to soil mixes & amendments
A guide for understanding your options and discovering the most effective soil mixes and amendments for your garden.
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How to compost | A practical guide to hot & cold composting methods
Composting isn’t complicated — it’s a key part of a healthy garden. This step-by-step guide covers the basics of compost bins, the difference between hot and cold methods, and simple tips for turning garden and kitchen waste into rich, usable compost.
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Cultivation guide | Converting grass to new garden beds
A guide to converting grass to new gardens: No-dig vs. sheet mulching.
Autumn is the perfect time to create new garden beds from scratch.
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Mid-spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks
Mid-spring gardening tips — How-to guides for climbing plants, pricking out and potting on seedlings, and replanting self-seeded seedlings. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.
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Early spring gardening guide | Step-by-step tips for essential spring garden tasks
Early spring gardening tips — How-to guides for feeding soil, cutting back perennials, sowing flowers for summer, and planting & staking fruit trees. Written in partnership with Boring® Oat Milk.
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How to improve & prepare your soil for planting
A guide to understanding and improving your soil for the best health and vitality of your plants.
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The importance of soil | How to develop good soil with organic matter
Philip Thomsen’s guide to fertile soil. He shares insight into the various types of soil, the importance of soil and how to develop good soil with organic matter.
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Winter Cultivation | Mulching
Winter is the perfect time to prepare garden beds and soil. Plus, gardening tips from gardener Kate Williams of The After-hours Stylist.
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