There's been a weeding, manicuring and mowing frenzy in many Rotorua gardens over the past months - all in a bid to get the city's most fabulous gardens primed to perfection.
Over the next three days, the Rotorua Festival of Gardens is being held, and it's a chance for those who don't have green thumbs to steal some tips from those who do.
"That's the idea. The festival is to share ideas and ask the people who created the gardens about their ideas and the plants they've used," said festival chairman Paul Shaw.
The festival is held every two years and this year more than half the 45 gardens are new to the festival. The city has been carved up into geographical sections to make it easier for people planning their routes and it's a lovely way to enjoy the city's environs with the showcasing of residents' gardens.
Many of the gardens make the most of the natural environment and scenery, and people will enjoy rambling through them. Some gardens have stunning views while others show the imagination of their owners.