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Kingston potential

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 A private and flat  section is a rare thing in Wellington. Over time, we're keen to help this garden show its potential. 
Over the fence wattle and karo
Curious cat
Old man's beard
Ivy scrambling up the tree and will eventually kill it.
Ivy being removed
One of the ivy trunks
A mat of ivy roots
Aggie roots under the weed mat
Innocent looking ivy seedling
Cleared tall weeds from below deck area
Clearing other side of fence
Old man's beard pest plant
Chop flax away from fence
Galinsoga weed
Ivy being cleared
Rhododendron has breathing space now we've removed weedmat and some of the aggies
Wait until seeds ripen before cutting. We can scatter them down the bank
Front bed after weedmat pulled out
Cut and Stump Stopped flax growing near drain and a trip hazard on path
Cut all the dead and grotty leaves off this flax
Person cutting dead leaves off large flax
Remove this conifer which has been smothered by ivy
Two full fadges. One green waste. One flax
Tied up the currants, composted them and gave them foliar feed
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Pinterest for ideas

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Check out our Pinterest boards for planting and garden inspiration, plants for specific situations and much more.
There are boards on edibles, how to..., seasonal tasks, ground cover, grasses, NZ natives. It's a visual feast with links to useful information. 
PictureWild about Weeds Pinterest page

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It's lily time!

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Here in Aotearoa the lilies are blooming gorgeous. I planted some for the first time and am delighted with the results. Deep pink flowers with huge antlers  that wobble in the breeze and a delightful subtle scent.  
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See more on The Garden of Jury's blog which showcases some other stunners. 

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Digging spider plants

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Digging up spider plants Chlorophytum comosum is like dealing with the Titanic's iceberg (I'm guessing ).
There may be only a little showing on top but underneath there's  twice as much bulk comprising roots and tubers. This sneaky plant also produces plantlets at the tips of branches. Spider plant is clearly  focussed on reproducing and takes no risks to ensure there are squillions of offspring.
Don't be deceived by the leaves on top. Underneath there is twice as much bulk as roots and tubers
Chlorophytum comosum
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North Island Bay

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 A large varied garden in Island Bay Wellington with NZ natives, fruit trees, veges, ornamentals and more. See earlier photos in the Facebook gallery 
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Berhampore neighbours

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What a joy to have two clients living next to each other. It was a pleasure to get stuck in to this garden and remove the weeds which were harbouring so many snails. That's when I wish I still had chickens. 
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NZ native plants. All or nothing - or some of each?

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Kiwis have their preferences regarding planting native plants in their gardens. Some are from the staunch eco-sourced natives only  brigade, while others prefer formal gardens with exotic plantings. 
Abbie's blog talks about why they refer diversity at Tikorangi Gardens.  No limit of ten plant types for them - and I heartily agree. Biodiversity is where it's at!
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Mindful thoughts for gardeners

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Subtitled 'Sowing seeds of awareness' this little book helps me connect with why I love gardening and why I do it. It encourages me to stop and look deeper and purposefully at nature. 
Clea Danaan is a gardener and teacher on a mission to help people fall in love with the earth. (Paraphrased from back cover).
Clea's website
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Taputeranga on high

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This property has some newly established native plants. We maintain and care for the garden.  There are more photos in the Facebook gallery. 
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Berhampore front garden

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A lovely wee garden in Berhampore. Roses, camellias, grevillia, callistemon. More photos in the Facebook gallery.
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Newtown cottage

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Another garden we maintain. When we first took it over, it had a lot of pest plants but these are now under control. 
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Hidden garden in the city

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One of our regular maintenance jobs is to give this garden some love.
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Waiongana Gardens

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What a delight to spend a weekend enjoying others' hard mahi. Not to mention the huge choice of gardens from the three garden-focussed festivals in the 'Naki at the time: the Powerco Taranaki Garden Fest,  Sustainable Backyards and Fringe Gardens. There's something for everyone, from food forests to rhodos; from small and simple to grand and complex. 
Here are some photos from one of my faves this year Waiongana Gardens, by the river.
Bees partying on the poppies
Poppy foliage with a few pink poppy flowers
Native and exotic plants with colour contrast
Pond area with rocks, boardwalk, grasses
A different view of the pond area
Granny's bonnet flower aka columbine aka aquilegia
Compost stacks with wire holding the weeds in
beautifully decorated hummingbird cake
Nicely garnished mini quiche
View from garden to river
Cabbage trees aka ti kouka in full flower by the river
Waiongana Gardens are known for their peonies. The bees agree
Yellow leaved tree
Acer tree
Fire wood stacked as a fence
pine cone mown into the lawn
Poppy flower with seed head in foreground
Pink poppy flowers
Open sided potting shed
Pink peony flower
White petal yellow centre daises
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For the love of iris

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Just back from the Powerco Taranaki Garden Spectacular and assimilating all the gardens and beauty within. Looking through my photos, there are so many beautiful bearded irises I've shared some here with some from last year to show the colour variety. From subtle to bold and brilliant. 

Remember irises like at least half a day full sun and leave the rhizomes exposed. 
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Garden solutions

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Some photos of garden problems identified and solved.​
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October 27th, 2018

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See photo albums of customers' gardens on our Facebook page.
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Puketarata Gardens, Hawera

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Another Garden of National Significance and one of my favourites. Beautiful design and the view across the rural landscape gave it a lovely open feeling.  Puketarata Garden website
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Lockinge Garden

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Lockinge is a peaceful garden tucked away in a valley with a lake at its centre. 
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Kingfisher Cottage, Taranaki

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In the country 15 mins from Hawera, this garden borders a river. During the festival they catered food on the deck, from where we enjoyed a stunning view.  You can rent the cottage too www.kingfishercottage.co.nz/

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Te Popo Gardens, Stratford

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Lovely woodland gardens, with a stream and a fairy forest. Te Popo Gardens  website
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