Planting & Growing

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...

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 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 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 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!

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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 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 crepe myrtle Crepe myrtle can be a beautiful addition to any garden. This guide covers all the basics and includes helpful gardening tips.

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 roses Want to grow shrub or bush roses in your garden? Learn how to grow, maintain, prune and propagate rose plants.

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 chives A close relative to onion, garlic and scallions and an excellent ingredient for many cuisines.

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 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 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 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 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!

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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 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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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Planting & Growing How to improve sandy soil Good soil is the foundation for any healthy garden. We can show you how to improve sandy soil to retain more nutrients and water.

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Planting & Growing How to install garden edging around a tree This guide shows you how to install garden edging around a tree. It’s an easy DIY project that will keep grass away from the tree and help it to grow.

Planting & Growing How to grow, prune and propagate cordylines Flowers come and go, but foliage? It’s there year-round, adding oodles of appeal to your garden. For maximum foliage impact, look no further than the cordyline.

Planting & Growing How to plant and grow a venus flytrap Thinking about adding Venus Flytraps to your collection of indoor plants? Find out how to plant, grow and care for your Venus Flytraps.

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Planting & Growing How to plant seedlings Growing your own plants or vegies from seedlings is a great way to start your garden. We’ll show you how to plant seedlings directly into your garden beds or start them out in pots.

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Planting & Growing How to protect crops from birds The quickest way to protect your fruit trees and vegie patch is by throwing bird netting over the top. We’ll show how to protect your crops with bird netting.

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Planting & Growing How to stake your plants Staking plants helps provide support and protection against windy conditions and props them up if they’re too heavy.

Planting & Growing How to grow and care for a lilly pilly The lilly pilly is an extremely popular native plant, with a distinctly tropical look and glossy mid-green adult leaves.

Planting & Growing What to do in the Garden in September Learn what to do in the garden in September, when it’s the time of year when the garden experiences revival. This is the time to start preparing your garden.

Planting & Growing How to care for orchids Orchids are a low-maintenance flower that can be grown indoors or outside in a protected location. And, with a little care, they will provide you with lots of colour.

Planting & Growing How to grow kale Whether you’re going to steam, sauté, boil, add it to soups, vegetable or meat dishes or blend it into a healthy drink, kale is super easy to grow in your garden.

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Planting & Growing How to make a wire espalier trellis A wire espalier trellis can help transform a garden or courtyard into an attractive, lush and modern outdoor space.

Planting & Growing How to plant grow and harvest potatoes Is there anything as versatile as the humble spud? This easy-to-grow root crop can be used in the kitchen in an enormous number of ways

Planting & Growing What to do in the garden in July The days may be shorter, wet, windy and cold but your garden will benefit from any time you spend working in it now. But if the rain is keeping you out of the garden, you can always head to the shed and carry out some simple tool maintenance.

Planting & Growing Winter garden ideas It may be cold outside in most parts of New Zealand but there are still a few things that need to be done in the garden at this time of the year. But if you can’t face going outside, you can always bring your garden inside suggests Bunnings horticul...