New Zealandâs diverse climate allows for a wide range of fruiting plants to be grown throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your fruit garden, including planting, caring, and harvesting activities for the most common fruiting plants grown in New Zealand.
January
Planting: Citrus trees, passionfruit vines.
Care: Water regularly, mulch to retain moisture, and p...
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New Zealandâs diverse climate allows for a wide range of flowering plants to thrive throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your flower garden, including planting, caring, and enjoying the blooms of the most common flowering plants grown in New Zealand.
January
Planting: Summer annuals such as petunias, marigolds, zinnias, and sunflowers. Sow seeds for autumn flo...
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New Zealandâs temperate climate allows for a wide variety of vegetables to be grown throughout the year. Here is a month-by-month guide to help you plan your vegetable garden, including planting, caring, and harvesting activities for the most common vegetables grown in New Zealand.
January
Planting: Beans, cucumbers, zucchinis, corn, pumpkins, and late tomatoes.
Care: Regular watering, mu...
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The Bay of Plenty region enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it ideal for growing a wide range of fruit trees, vegetables, and other garden plants. Here is a comprehensive planting calendar to help you plan your garden activities throughout the year.
Fruit Tree Planting Calendar
January: Harvesting summer fruits such as plums, peaches, nectarines, and early ...
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December is a busy month in the garden as the weather warms up and plants thrive. Hereâs a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on top of your gardening tasks and ensure your garden flourishes throughout the summer season.
General Garden Maintenance
Watering: Ensure all plants receive adequate water, especially during hot, dry periods. Water early in the morning or late in the evening to...
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November is late spring in New Zealand, and it's a bustling time in the garden as the weather warms up and plants enter a vigorous growth phase. Hereâs a comprehensive checklist to help you make the most of your gardening activities this month.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water. Mulch garden beds...
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October marks the middle of spring in New Zealand, and it's a busy time in the garden as plants begin to grow vigorously. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you stay on top of your gardening tasks this month.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply mulch around plants to conse...
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September marks the beginning of spring in New Zealand, and itâs a vibrant time for gardeners as the weather warms up and plants begin to flourish. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in September.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply mulch aroun...
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August is the tail end of winter in New Zealand, and it's a crucial time to start preparing your garden for the upcoming spring. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you get your garden ready for the new growing season.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply mulch around plants t...
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July is mid-winter in New Zealand, and while the weather can be cold and wet, there are still plenty of gardening tasks to keep you busy. Hereâs a comprehensive checklist to help you maintain and prepare your garden during the winter months.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from taking over and competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mul...
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June marks the beginning of winter in New Zealand, and it's a time to protect your garden from the cold while preparing for the upcoming spring season. Hereâs a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in June.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Keep on top of weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply a thick la...
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May marks the beginning of late autumn in New Zealand, and it's time to prepare your garden for the upcoming winter months. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you keep your garden in top shape during May.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply a thick layer of mulch around pl...
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April marks the middle of autumn in New Zealand, and itâs a crucial time to prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead. Hereâs a comprehensive checklist to help you maintain your garden and get it ready for winter.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply mulch around plants to ...
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March marks the beginning of autumn in New Zealand, and itâs a time to start transitioning your garden from the summer heat to cooler autumn weather. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you maintain and prepare your garden during March.
General Garden Maintenance
Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to prevent them from competing with your plants for nutrients and water.
Mulching: Apply a...
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February is the last full month of summer in New Zealand, and itâs an important time to keep your garden thriving and start preparing for the cooler months ahead. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in February.
General Garden Maintenance
Watering: Ensure your garden is well-watered, especially during hot, dry periods. Water early in the morning or late in t...
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January is the height of summer in New Zealand, and it's a busy time in the garden. The warmer weather and longer days mean plants are growing vigorously. Here's a comprehensive checklist to help you manage your garden tasks in January.
General Garden Maintenance
Watering: Ensure your garden is well-watered, especially during hot, dry periods. Water early in the morning or late in the evenin...
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