LifestyleEdible garden: LemonA lemon tree is one of the most worthwhile small trees to have. The best fruit are produced when the tree is planted in full sun and fertile soil with adequate moisture.11 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Back to grass rootsMake your lawn the star of the garden this summer by giving it some TLC now, writes Justin Newcombe.10 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Hot on herb trailTake thyme out in summer to see the best of Central Otago, writes Meg Liptrot.04 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Walk the lineIt's easy to lay a path that will keep your feet out of the mud, says Greig Morgan.03 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Light my wayMeg Liptrot sings the praises of an old fashioned, forgotten beauty - abutilon.27 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Pooch gate made simpleGreig Morgan shows how you can keep the dog safely at home.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: The root of the problem Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.20 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Abs-olute exerciseIf you're no gym bunny but want to be fit, try some composting, writes Meg Liptrot.13 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: Neighbourhood treasuresGardening doesn't have to cost the earth, as long as you look in the right places, explains Justin Newcombe.12 Aug 05:42 AM
LifestyleEdible garden: Corn salad/Verte de CambraiAlso known as "lambs' lettuce" or "mache", corn salad is a cute little green which pops up in winter. 08 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: A moveable fruity feastTrees planted in half tubs will help beat budget blues, writes Meg Liptrot.08 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: Ahead with a woodshedStash firewood for this winter - and the next - in a shed, says Greig Morgan.07 Aug 12:00 AM
LifestyleGarden design part 2: When it all goes to planJustin Newcombe shares some final bits of advice and wisdom for completing the mapping out of your perfect garden.06 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Fixing foliageLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.06 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Setting up a table for vegesJustin Newcombe brings the garden to the gardeners with a crafty mobile plant station.05 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleGardening: Power of the poppyNow is a good time for planting your spring flower beds, advises Meg Liptrot.01 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleGarden design part 1: Going with the flowPlanning your garden takes careful consideration, writes Justin Newcombe. Step one is all about charting traffic ... 30 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleSunday DIY: All hands on deckA top-of-the-line barbie deserves top-of-the-line protection, says Greig Morgan.30 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleQuake city's Ellerslie Flower Show on for 2012The Ellerslie Flower Show is returning to Christchurch, despite the February 22 quake.28 Jul 11:46 PM
LifestyleGardening: Trim trees make the cutWinter is the ideal time to haul out your secateurs, suggests Meg Liptrot.25 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestylePot plant maintenanceJustin Newcombe has the answer to a blossoming relationship with your pot plant.23 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleGardening: A pukka result for pukaLandscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.22 Jul 10:00 PM
LifestyleWeekend project: Space to growNot content with what's on offer, Justin Newcombe makes his own herb box with plenty of room to plant.22 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleVegetable harvesting: It's all in the timingAny edible pod pea or bean left to mature even a day too long loses a good deal of its flavour.19 Jul 03:00 AM
