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.

If you can extract yourself from in front of the heater, now is the best time to plant your trees, writes Justin Newcombe.

Frosts demand proactive steps in the garden, says Janice Marriott.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answer your questions.

Justin Newcombe throws caution to the wind and plants some blooms to look forward to come the summer months.

Blueberries are a tasty, easy-to-grow treat. By Janice Marriott.

Justin Newcombe's stony features have been getting many compliments.

There's nothing better you can give a garden-conscious mum than a hand with the autumn tidy-up.

The stately houses along the canals and streets of central Amsterdam may seem crammed together, but the houses have spacious rear gardens that are not visible from the outside.

Comely, robust silverbeet serves Janice Marriott extremely well.

Follow Janice Marriott's tips and get smashing with late-summer herbs.

For those without back yards or green fingers, community gardens are the way to grow, writes Justin Newcombe.

As winter approaches, it's time for silverbeet to show its true worth, writes Justin Newcombe.

Don't underestimate the importance of your lawn, writes Justin Newcombe.

Autumn fruit makes the perfect Easter accompaniment, says Janice Marriott.

Autumn is a good time to plant the humble pea, a welcome addition to any meal, says Justin Newcombe.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answer your questions.

Building raised gardens is an ideal autumn project, says Janice Marriott.

Collecting seeds from healthy crops ensure a continuous bounty, writes Justin Newcombe.

It's time to prep garden beds for winter, says Janice Marriott.

Fionna Hill loves micro- greens for their good looks, how easy they are to grow and the fact kids love them, writes Catherine Smith.

Justin Newcombe pays tribute to an icon of the New Zealand garden, one that is just coming into season.