Life Outdoors
Let's get planting
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
Planting days are planned throughout Manukau City parks during June and July, 2010.
Leaky homes bail-out dealTuesday, 25 May 2010
Manukau City has only one per cent of the nation’s claims for leaky homes already in the system — 67 claims involving 120 properties at last April 30.
Stop slugs in their slimeMonday, 10 May 2010
According to the economic gurus, the recession is over, so why not celebrate by planting something a little up-market this month – mesclun, aka “the fancy lettuce”.
Food for all peopleMonday, 03 May 2010
Growing a few fruit and veg is a resurging trend in suburban backyards, but there are global initiatives that are taking the ‘grow your own food’ idea one step further.
Twists and turns of bonsaiMonday, 19 April 2010
Container gardening is hot these days with people growing anything from tulips to tomatoes in pots to maximise the use of every nook and cranny.
Action to kill weedMonday, 12 April 2010
Moth plant is the latest weed in the sights of Weedbuster networks and councils across Auckland. A campaign is under way to raise awareness about the plant, which is one of the worst weeds in the region, and teach people how to get rid of it.
Versatile garden jewelsMonday, 29 March 2010
Some say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, the same can be said about bulbs being the garden’s best friend. Bulbs are the jewels in a garden’s crown, no other plant can match them for vibrancy, reliability and colour.
Little gifts give grand rewardsMonday, 15 March 2010
Tiny dots of seed carry the stories of their guardians as well as the genetic legacy of centuries of cross breeding and survival. It is little wonder that gardeners gain so much pleasure from collecting, germinating and nurturing seed into a plant appreciated for its beauty or nourishment.
Smitten by an annual affairMonday, 15 February 2010
Gardeners can be a tad obsessed by their patch of earth but the resulting beauty makes their single-mindedness a forgivable folly. And, more often than not they are a generous bunch, obligingly sharing their creations with anyone who shows a glimmer of interest.
Luxuriously lounging outdoorsMonday, 08 February 2010
Sultry evenings demand an appropriate level of inactivity, such as alfresco dining and relaxed reclining while absorbing the sounds of summer.