Winter is the ideal time to haul out your secateurs, suggests Meg Liptrot.

Justin Newcombe has the answer to a blossoming relationship with your pot plant.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Not content with what's on offer, Justin Newcombe makes his own herb box with plenty of room to plant.

Any edible pod pea or bean left to mature even a day too long loses a good deal of its flavour.

Pots are a good alternative if your garden lacks sun. By Meg Liptrot.

After an accidental discovery in an unwanted barrel in the corner of his garden, Justin Newcombe explains how you, too, can brew liquid gold.

Whether it be for inside or for the workshed, a bar stool can be just the ticket for sitting down on the job. Justin Newcombe shows us how to make our own.

Create a cosy haven for your avian visitors. Greig Morgan shows you how.

Justin Newcombe builds a mobile home so his beloved chooks can have a change of scenery (and help with the gardening).

Define your property with plants you can shape to your liking, says Meg Liptrot.

Simple tips on growing broccoli.

Justin Newcombe discovers that nature's most pungent vegetable is actually a cinch to grow.

Keep your doorway tidy with a simple cupboard for all the family’s footwear. By Greig Morgan.

Mandarins are delightfully easy to grow. Justin Newcombe extols the virtues of these little spheres of Vitamin C.

Composting is a gift that keeps on giving, to the environment and to your garden. Justin Newcombe shares his top tips.

Nothing beats an open fire in winter, and this corner seat is the perfect spot for a get-together. By Greig Morgan.

Fruit trees can provide bright spots of colour in a winter garden. By Meg Liptrot.

There's nothing like the scent of sweet peas for evoking childhood memories, writes Justin Newcombe.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Be a tidy Kiwi and make your own toolbox to carry with you on those all-important projects, at home and elsewhere. Justin Newcombe shows us how it's done.

When I'm choosing plants for any project I look primarily at habitat and aspect. Other things like aesthetics, colour or style are secondary, otherwise maintenance will increase.

Queen's Birthday weekend is a great time to plan your next crop. By Janice Marriot.

When there's little ground space, don't despair. Just plant up, says Justin Newcombe. He shows us how easily it can be done.

Herbs are a handy addition to any vegetable garden.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Justin Newcombe discusses how to get the best from your fruit trees.

If you get it right, paving can make such a positive difference to the overall appearance of your front yard. Justin Newcombe takes us through the steps.