Justin Newcombe demonstrates how to grow your plants in style.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

They give your soil the nitrogen it's looking for, introduce organic matter, provide mulch and compost material, plus flower beautifully. Justin Newcombe loves lupins.

Take inspiration for your garden by visiting these exquisite country spreads.

Need a patio? Following Justin Newcombe's step-by-step process, you can now make your own.

Warm to the idea of growing tropical fruit, says Janice Marriott.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

The last instalment of our series on the best ways to landscape your poolside area, with our expert Justin Newcombe.

Eggplants, peppers and squash need a little nurturing in our climate, writes Janice Marriott.

The secret to growing lettuces that are crunchy but not tough or bitter is to grow them quickly. This means they need lots of water, well-drained beds, and warm rich soil.

With the soil moist and plant roots wide-awake, now's the perfect time for a garden reshuffle.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Justin Newcombe gives a how-to guide to building your own bamboo screen.

Justin Newcombe shows you how to make your own.

These vegetable tear-jerkers can be your best friend in the busy summer months, requiring little to no watering at the peak of the hot weather.

Feeling seedy? Janice Marriott explores a few catalogue options.

Justin Newcombe demonstrates how to construct seed-raising trays out of leftover wood.

Janice Marriott celebrates the early signs of spring's bounty.

The arrival of spring means getting into the garden to tidy up after winter and prepare for the new season. But don't forget to get Dad on board, writes Justin Newcombe.

Raised beds will lift your garden to new levels.

It's usually at the end of summer that we become aware of unruly haystacks of climbers smothering a fence.

Hardy and easy to grow, dahlias are making a comeback among gardeners who know how much they offer to different garden styles and conditions, says Justin Newcombe.

Putting together your own letterbox is a great weekend challenge, says Justin Newcombe.

Landscape gardener and Life columnist Justin answers your questions.

Justin Newcombe demonstrates an attractive way to hide away your garden waste.

Justin Newcombe sings the praises of the lemon tree, which should be a mandatory addition to every Kiwi garden.