Planting & Growing

Planting & Growing Seven fast growing plants for privacy These 7 fast growing plants from Bunnings Warehouse will make you help decide which quick growing tree to plant around your fence line for privacy.

Planting & Growing 11 ground covers for your garden Whether you’re looking to cover a large area or simply fill some space between plants in a garden bed, there are many types of garden ground covers to consider. Some have a scent, some feature flowers and all vary in leaf colour, density and coverag...

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Planting & Growing 10 best gifts for gardeners If you know someone who loves to spend their time in the garden, we’ve got the perfect gift for them. From tools to lawn mowers, here are some ideas to help you choose something from our wide range.

Planting & Growing 10 high protein foods you can grow at home Grow these high protein vegetables and protein rich foods at home in your very own garden. Whether you’re a vegetarian or are trying to eat healthier, here’s our list of top 10 high protein vegetables to grow at home.

Planting & Growing Brighten up your home with flowers and foliage in spring Celebrate the arrival of warmer days by embracing flowers and foliage in your interior spaces.

Planting & Growing Brighten your home with these festive plants While you’re decking the halls, use pretty plants to give your garden some festive colour.

Planting & Growing Bring the outside in with indoor plants Bring the outside in with layers of lush indoor plants in all shapes and sizes.

Planting & Growing Different types of orchids Orchids are a beautiful, unique and exotic alternative to standard plants and flowers. We’ve put together a few tips on how to choose the right one for you.

Planting & Growing Discover 12 plants that are the best for indoors Striking foliage and stunning colour isn’t just reserved for the garden. There’s a wide variety of indoor plants you can use to bring colour and life to your home explains Bunnings Greenlife buyer Katrina Gatt.

Planting & Growing Five reasons to plant a mature or advanced tree Planting a mature or old tree in your garden can be a quick and easy way to create the backyard of your dreams. Here's a few good reasons why planting a mature tree might be worth considering for your garden.

Planting & Growing Gardening for kids Gardening is great for the kids—it teaches them a love of nature and the environment, where food comes from, how to care for plants and the joy of reaching a goal. Here are some ideas to get them outside and in the garden.

Planting & Growing Garden tips for the dry season Once the warm weather sets in, there is plenty you can do to make sure your garden stays healthy and is well watered. Check out these few simple tips that will help your garden thrive and cut your water usage at the same time.

Planting & Growing How long does it take fruit trees to bear fruit? Fruit trees are a great addition to any garden. Not only for their aesthetic appeal, but also for what they produce. But how long do you have to wait before your newly planted tree bears fruit?

Planting & Growing How to attract bees and butterflies Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are great to have in the garden. Unfortunately bees in some parts of the world are under threat due to climate change, parasitic mites and poor farming practices. As gardeners, we can all help!

Planting & Growing How to attract birds, bees and wildlife to your garden You can create a habitat for natural wildlife that attracts birds, bees and insects. Here are some easy ways to do this in your own backyard.

Planting & Growing How to choose drought tolerant plants It’s easy to think planting for drought is just a matter of planting a garden full of “set and forget” New Zealand plants. But if you really want to be waterwise in your garden design, there are a number of other things to consider when choosing dro...

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Planting & Growing How to design a herb garden Turn your back or front yard into a beautiful, productive space by creating an edible garden that looks good and will tastes even better. For this project, we’re grouping our herbs into three pots – one for tea, one for smoothies and one for cocktai...

Planting & Growing How to grow a deciduous magnolia tree Want to grow a magnolia tree in your garden? Follow Bunnings’ how-to guide on growing a magnolia tree to help bring this luscious tree to life in your garden.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for a bonsai tree Look after your bonsai tree, with our plant care guide. From ideal planting conditions to pests and diseases, our guide is the perfect starting place for garden enthusiasts.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for a fiddle leaf fig With lustrous, wide, violin-shaped leaves and prominent veins, this upright leafy tree will create a graceful backdrop of luxurious fresh foliage in your home or garden. But to keep it in the best health and appearance, there are some tips and trick...

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for a lemon tree A beautiful landscape tree that also produces masses of incredibly delicious and useful fruit, a lemon tree can be an awesome addition to your garden.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for a peace lily The peace lily is one of the most popular, hardiest and potentially most beautiful of the smaller indoor plants. They offer the best of both worlds: beautiful foliage year-round and gorgeous, generally pure white, flowers over a long period.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for frangipani Look after your frangipani, with our plant care guide. From ideal planting conditions to pests and diseases, our guide is the perfect starting place for garden enthusiasts.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for gardenias With a sweet fragrance and attractive flowers, you’ll love the versatile gardenia.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for moringa trees Moringa is grown for its culinary and medicinal properties. This simple guide will teach you how to grow and care for a moringa tree.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for orchids Name: Phalaenopsis spp, Moth Orchid.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for palm trees Nothing evokes a tropical island beach or desert oasis like a palm tree does. The coconut or date palms may be familiar to us all, but there is an abundance of palm trees, suitable for creating an exotic touch to our homes or gardens.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for roses Want to grow shrub or bush roses in your garden? Learn how to grow, maintain, prune and propagate rose plants.

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Planting & Growing How to grow and care for indoor plants For people unable to garden outdoors, growing indoor plants allows them to indulge in a hobby that gives great pleasure.

Planting & Growing How to grow and propagate Devil’s ivy With an abundance of trailing leafy growth doused with splashes of colour, Devil’s ivy is the perfect indoor plant. To adequately nurture this “trendy” vine and encourage prosperous foliage, simply follow these easy steps.

Planting & Growing How to grow and prune an apple tree Nothing beats the crunch and taste of a fresh apple. So why not grow your own? An apple tree can be so much more than just a fruit tree.

Planting & Growing How to grow and prune hibiscus Want to add a tropical touch to your garden with some hibiscus? Read our tips and learn how to grow, prune, propagate and care for your hibiscus.

Planting & Growing How to grow blueberries Blueberries are nature’s superfoods, packed with antioxidants and filled with flavour. These pretty bushes make a wonderful dwarf hedge or in small gardens, try growing them in pots to enjoy flowers in spring and fresh berries throughout summer.

Planting & Growing How to grow garlic Known the world over for its culinary and traditional medicinal uses, garlic is super easy to grow at home.

Planting & Growing How to grow geraniums If you’re looking for a hardy plant with scented, beautiful flowers, then you’ll love geraniums.

Planting & Growing How to grow herbs indoors Herbs are one of the most rewarding plants to grow. But you don’t need a big garden to reap the tasty benefits. All you need is a sunny window or two and a little bit of time. Get started with these inside tips from Bunnings’ Greenlife Buyer Sharyn ...

Planting & Growing How to grow lilies Looking to grow some lilies? Follow our tips to plant, grow and maintain healthy lily flowers all year round.

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Planting & Growing How to grow sanseviera (mother in laws tongue) Long lived, hardy and requiring minimal maintenance, sansevieria could be just the plant for you! Learn how to grow sansevieria trifasciata with this easy guide.

Planting & Growing How to plant and care for sunflowers Sunflowers are a great way to add colour to your garden, and they’re easy to grow and care for. Bunnings Greenlife buyer Katie explains the basics of how to grow sunflowers and shares some tips on how to care for them.

Planting & Growing How to grow tomatoes Are you yearning to grow your own tasty juicy tomatoes? It is easy to grow with some guidelines, and amazing to harvest and eat. Luckily you can grow your own tomato plants anywhere. With sufficient sunlight, water and patience tomato plants go a lo...

Planting & Growing How to grow your own pizza herbs View our guide on how to grow perfect pizza herbs at home. Create adaptable and different tasting pizzas by adding a sprinkle of your favourite home-grown herbs.

Planting & Growing How to move an advanced or old tree If you need to move a large established tree or plant at home, it can be tricky. Here's what you need to do to ensure the tree doesn’t experience transplant shock in the move.

Planting & Growing How to plant and care for mature trees If you don’t want to wait for seeds to grow in your garden, a fully matured tree is a great way to make an instant impact. Bunnings Greenlife Buyer Katie takes us through the steps to ensure that your mature tree thrives in its new home.

Planting & Growing How to plant and grow a cactus Perhaps the ultimate easy-care plant, a cactus can also add a new twist to your garden, deck or balcony.

Planting & Growing How to plant and grow a cherry tree Sweet or sour, cherries are a popular summer treat around the world. Lovely and narrow, the cherry tree is suited to areas with cold winters, creating a stunning display of blossom in spring followed by the much-loved fruit.

Planting & Growing How to plant and grow aloe vera Aloe vera is a well-known succulent plant that can be grown both in the garden and as an indoor plant. It has been used for centuries for traditional herbal applications.

Planting & Growing How to plant and grow strawberries Want to grow strawberries in your garden? Learn how to plant, grow, maintain, harvest and propagate strawberry plants.

Planting & Growing How to plant grow and harvest basil An attractive garden plant that’s easy to grow and is an essential ingredient in a multitude of dishes. That’s basil!

Planting & Growing How to plant, grow and harvest lavender Looking into adding lavender to your plant collection? Follow our tips on how to plant, grow, harvest and plant lavender from cuttings.

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Planting & Growing How to pot a plant Whether you’re starting from scratch or re-housing a plant that’s outgrown its old home, potting a plant is surprisingly easy. No green thumb required! Learn how.

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Planting & Growing How to prune roses Learn how easy it is to prune roses, so you get the best results in spring.

Planting & Growing How to start a vegetable garden Nothing tastes better than home-grown vegetables. To make it easy for you, we’ll take you through some things to consider like where, what and how to plant vegetables, as well as how to feed and care for them.

Planting & Growing How to take care of your plants in summer With its combination of hot and dry weather, summer can be really tough on your garden. Find out how to look after your plants.

Planting & Growing How to test and adjust your soil pH level Knowing your soil pH level is essential to growing healthy plants in your garden. Here’s how to make sure you get it right.

Planting & Growing Must-have herbs to help you cook up a storm Turn every meal into a gourmet affair with herbs from your own pot or patch. It’s easy to get started and gives endless rewards in both kitchen and garden.

Planting & Growing Planting, growing and pruning grevilleas Looking to grow spider flowers in your garden? Find out how to plant, grow, maintain and prune your grevilleas.

Planting & Growing Prepare your vegie patch for a productive spring Supercharge summer’s bounty by taking the time to enrich your vegetable beds before the growing season.

Planting & Growing Protect your garden from snails slugs and leaf eaters Garden weeds and pests are a problem for every gardener. Learn how to control them without needing to spray lots of herbicides and pesticides with Bunnings.

Planting & Growing Protect your garden with companion planting Companion planting is growing certain types of plants together so that they help each other to grow better. They can keep pests or insects away, improve a plant's growth, attract insects that help with pollination and fix nitrogen in the soil.

Planting & Growing Pruning tips for your garden Winter is prime pruning season for many plants. A good trim keeps them healthy and promotes growth – and can even help increase your stock of plants.

Planting & Growing Shade-loving plants for your garden Are you struggling to find the right plants to fill the shaded area in your backyard? Most plants need around four hours of sun every day on their leaves in order to be healthy. Luckily, we have found the top eight plants that are shade lovers.

Planting & Growing What to do in the garden in February February is a great time to get outdoors and into your garden. The days are still long but starting to get cooler, so make the most of it. It could also be the last time you enjoy your home-grown summer fruit and vegies.

Planting & Growing What to do in the garden in October With the clocks going forward and the days getting longer, summer is finally within sight. But before you rest easy, there’s plenty of work to do to get your garden ready for the warmer months.

Planting & Growing What to do in the garden in winter It’s important to pay attention to your garden during the winter months as many plants need a little extra protection and care. Here's how to help your garden survive and thrive in the cold.

Planting & Growing What to plant in spring Say goodbye to cold winter days and hello to the sun and warmth of spring. Now is the perfect time to get in the garden and start planting. But what to plant? Our spring planting guide has the answers.

Planting & Growing Which tomato should I plant? Growing fresh tomatoes is easy to do in any size garden. Find out which types of tomatoes you can plant and how to grow them with these tips from Bunnings.

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Planting & Growing How to build a garden bed Transform your outdoor area by learning how to build a garden bed. It’s easy to do, just follow our step-by-step guide.

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Planting & Growing How to build a raised garden bed Building a raised garden bed is a simple project you can do yourself. Learn how to build a raised garden bed with this guide from Bunnings Warehouse.

Planting & Growing How to grow a desert rose Thinking about adding desert roses to your garden? Find out how to plant, grow, prune and care for your desert rose.

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Planting & Growing How to create a cottage garden A cottage garden full of flowers and colour brightens every home. This video will help you build one that suits your tastes and needs.

Planting & Growing Five steps for propagating in a greenhouse Looking for an easy way to propagate your seeds using a greenhouse? See our five step guide on using The Holman 4 Tier Greenhouse with Misting Kit.

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Planting & Growing How to add greenery to a rental Looking to add greenery to a home while renting? Holman have a range of temporary gardening options that are no fuss and perfect for rental properties.