Monthly Garden Guides

February in Auckland and Hamilton is the peak of summer, offering both opportunities and challenges for gardeners and landscapers. Thus far in 2025 the heat and wind make it crucial to maintain consistent watering and mulching, while the longer days are perfect for nurturing plants and preparing for autumn crops....

There's plenty to do in the garden this summer! Read on for our expert garden and landscaping tips for the month of January.

Summer is officially here, and your garden is ready to soak up the sunshine! It’s the perfect time to plant all your summer favourites— tomatoes, cucumbers, and capsicums.

WOW! November already! Time to prepare the garden for the warmer, drier months ahead.

This October, focus on planting, maintaining, and enjoying your garden as you prepare for the warmer months ahead! All the summer vegetables can go in at Labour Weekend – the day and soil temperatures are warmer, making it ideal for planting. Weed and mulch – the two activities go hand in hand and set the garden up for a successful summer season – makes the garden pop too :-)

September is a great month to kick off those gardening and landscaping projects you've been waiting to do all winter! Read on for more tips and advice for your yard and garden this month.

August marks the transitional period from winter to spring here in Aotearoa, New Zealand, making it a crucial month for gardening and landscaping. Read on for our comprehensive guide for August.

Planning a garden design project can be a daunting task, but help is at hand! We talked to Kerry Speirs, the lead Landscape Designer at DIY Designs, about the do’s and don'ts when planning a landscape project.

Bring your garden beds back to life with a layer of mulch! Mulch is easy to apply, looks great and might even save your plants by helping the soil to retain moisture.

Check out our top 10 gardening tips to ensure your garden thrives this summer!