From the crew

Lawn and garden tips

Seasonal advice for Bay of Plenty lawns and gardens, from the crew who look after them every week.

  • Lawn care· 6 min read

    Can you mow a wet lawn? A Tauranga guide

    Mowing wet grass tears it, clogs the mower and ruts soft ground. Here's when it's fine, when to wait, and how Tauranga lawns cope with a wet spring.

  • Gardening· 5 min read

    When to prune buxus hedges in NZ: a Tauranga guide

    Trim buxus twice a year: once the spring growth has firmed up, and again in late summer. Here's the timing for Tauranga, and how to avoid box blight.

  • Lawn care· 6 min read

    How to dethatch or scarify a kikuyu lawn in Tauranga

    Spongy, bouncy kikuyu that scalps every mow has too much thatch. Here's how to check it, when to dethatch in Tauranga, and how to get it growing back.

  • Lawn care· 6 min read

    When to spray onehunga weed in the Bay of Plenty

    Spray onehunga in winter, before the prickles form. Here's how to spot it, the best timing for Tauranga lawns, and how to stop prickles coming back.

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