December - Flower Gardener's Diary for the Bay of Plenty
01 Dec
Flower Gardener's Diary

December – Flower Gardener’s Diary for New New Zealand

December is the height of summer in New Zealand, and your flower garden will be bursting with color and activity. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you manage your flower garden during this vibrant month. Planting Summer Annuals: Continue planting summer annuals such as marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers, petunias, and impatiens for vibrant color. Perennials: Plant perennials like dahl...

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01 Jan
Monthly Gardening Checklists

Gardening Checklist for January in New Zealand

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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