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.

Making a sturdy set of gates is straightforward when you follow these eight easy steps.

Justin Newcombe shares a simple plan to sort out your winter garden and get it ready for the months ahead.

Special attention to your soil will bring abundant rewards, says Janice Marriott.

Plant broad beans and peas now - it's the prefect time, says Janice Marriott.

Janice Marriott anticipates spring with a spot of window-shopping.

Floral designer and keen gardener Fionna Hill is spreading the word on the goodness of microgreens.

Plan ahead and plant asparagus now, writes Janice Marriott.

Nurture some little red hearts, says Janice Marriott.

Sprout your own mushrooms, says Janice Marriott.

Chefs from London to Loch Voll are growing their own produce, from bumper crops of carrots to unusual herbs they find difficult to source.

A flower doesn't mind if you deadhead it, feed it or spray it this week or next - whether you jumble the order or do it fast, slow or naked on horseback.

Plant dwarf trees and your rewards will be in easy reach, writes Janice Marriott.

It's easy to get complacent and take your backbone planting for granted - it's part of the furniture, after all.

A garden tunnel lets you grow veges even in the depths of winter. Janice Marriott explains.

An emergency meeting has been called as the horticulture industry confronts what its says is the negative impact of cheap prison labour.

Rock brings a sense of quality and permanence to a plot - whether it's part of a path - a dry-stone wall or some other feature.

Prune your fruit trees as soon as the leaves have fallen. Even small, dwarf and potted trees.

Globe artichokes are one of the few things worth growing in June.