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Your lilies are emerging, but what should you do next? Discover how to care for lilies in New Zealand this spring, including watering, feeding, staking and protecting flower buds for a spectacular summer display.

Growing tomatoes, chillies, pumpkins or courgettes this summer? Discover how to feed your vegetable garden at every growth stage, from establishing healthy roots to supporting flowering and fruit development, with practical NZ gardening advice from Green Fingers.

A drying trend is beginning to emerge across parts of New Zealand, with below-normal soil moisture now showing in several regions. While conditions are not yet alarming, the shift could become more important as the country heads towards summer.

Ready to plant your dahlias? Discover when and how to plant dahlia tubers in New Zealand, with tips on soil preparation, planting depth, watering and fertilising for beautiful summer blooms.

October is now National Gardening Month in New Zealand. From spring feeding and vegetable planting to lawn care, mulching and pest checks, here are 10 timely jobs to help your garden thrive this spring.

Potassium Nitrate is a versatile garden product used for flowering and fruiting plants, targeted nutrient feeding, and helping old tree stumps break down. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how it compares with Sulphate of Potash.

Are your peonies starting to emerge? From spring feeding and watering to supports, crown depth and disease prevention, here's what to do now to set your peonies up for a spectacular flowering season.

September is your foundation month. Every seed planted, every soil improvement made, every plant fed now pays dividends throughout the growing season.

Kia ora, gardeners! This winter, as the stars of Matariki ki te Wai rise, we honour the life-giving power of water in all its forms. Matariki isn’t just a time to celebrate the new year in te ao Māori—it’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and plan for the seasons ahead. This year’s focus on wai (water) reminds us that, beneath the snow-kissed boughs and frosted lawns of winter, water works quietly to nourish our gardens and sustain life.

As the first frosts settle in, Kiwi gardens enter a quiet season – but there’s still plenty to do now to reap rewards come spring. Winter is a great time to clean up, enrich the soil, and get a head start on next season’s garden. By tidying and feeding your garden beds through the colder months, you set the stage for lush growth, bigger blooms, and better fruit yields. The following blog is full of tasks for home gardeners in New Zealand to tackle over winter

As the cooler months approach, it's important to pay attention to the needs of your garden. Here are some tips to help maintain your garden

In this post, we'll discuss how to diagnose and address nutrient deficiencies in plants, including information on visual symptoms

Container gardening is the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy the benefits of gardening but have limited space - Green Fingers NZ