Central Taranaki gardens selected

Three Central Taranaki gardens have been named as gardens of significance in this year's 2013 Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular.

Gardening: Ready to rock

When I was a style bunny, my mantra was always to "put a pot plant in front of it", which I figured would cover up any decor disaster without costing much.

Gardening: Get your fill of feijoas

I wouldn't know half as much as I do about gardening if it weren't for The Landscaper's clients, who, I'm convinced, get together on a weekly basis to think up difficult questions to keep us on our toes.

Gardening: It's time to give lawns attention

With one of the driest summers on record you could be forgiven for... more

Gardening: Fragrant blast from the past

I'm tempted to write this column under an assumed name because my... more

Gardening: Plans put you in the pink

I was certainly born before computers - I'm not saying how long... more

Gardening: Second chance sprouts

I've always been interested in collective nouns. A clowder of cats, a... more

Gardening: Simple, yet very stylish

Some people have too much time," my mate Pete groaned recently as he... more

Gardening: Slip some spinach into sunny spots

There are a few plants I like to have on hand always in my vege... more