Selwyn_Times: October 01, 2021

Selwyn 

Gardening 

Spring 2021 

PUBLISHED BY & Selwyn Times 

GARDEN TOURS | PLANTS 

NURSERIES | LANDSCAPE DESIGN 

IRRIGATION | OUTDOOR SPACES 

GUIDE 

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A dream job comes true 

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Simply stunning garden walk. 

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BE IN TO WIN with The Herbal 

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SELWYN GARDENING GUIDE SPRING 2021 

Keep trees 

pruned regularly 

To keep your trees looking great and in a stable 

and healthy condition, make sure you have them 

pruned by a professional arborist every three years 

or whenever you have cause for concern. 

The Tree People are Canterbury-based arborists 

who combine the science and art of tree care with 

technical experience, passion, modern equipment 

and sustainable practices. 

Utilising research combined with experience in 

restoration and revegetation, The Tree People 

provide excellent, affordable tree care methods 

that maintain and care for our environment. 

Your trees enhance and beautify your home, 

whether it’s modern or historic, add to the overall 

beauty of your suburb and can increase your 

home’s value. 

The Tree People always encourage people to prune 

and keep their trees before removing them. If they 

do have to be removed, the team can help you 

decide which is the right tree for replanting as they 

are passionate about the right tree being in the 

right place. 

Consulting 

Trees give many tell-tale signs when they’re 

struggling or there’s a problem. A trained arborist 

will be able to spot trouble that the untrained eye 

can’t see, so please seek professional advice if you 

think you might have a tree that’s not doing so well. 

When it comes to inspecting your trees, get The Tree 

People’s experts in to consult with you about what 

you want. 

If you need any help with your trees contact locally 

based experts Ra, Megan and The Tree People 

team at 0508 TREE PEOPLE, email them at info@ 

thetreepeople.nz or visit www.thetreepeople.nz for 

more information.

SELWYN GARDENING GUIDE SPRING 2021 | 3 

Spring 

has arrived 

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EDITORIAL 

Fiona Maddison 

Rosemary Graham 

Even in these uncertain times, there is always the garden. 

And as Audrey Hepburn once said, “To plant a garden is 

to believe in tomorrow.” Happy Spring gardening … 

There is a great line-up of upcoming gardening events, but 

please check their websites to make sure the events are 

going ahead. 

Open Garden Days 

•10 & 31 Oct / 21 Nov - Racecourse Hill Homestead 

– Open day from 10:00 am. Fourteen hectares featuring 

over 100 year old garden and trees. Open days are 

held as fundraising events and are a great day out, in a 

wonderful relaxed setting, supporting a special cause. 

Register at www.racecoursehillhomestead.com 

•31 Oct- Terrace Station at Hororata -The last open 

spring garden day is open from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m., 

showcasing daffodils, bluebells, aquilegias, foxgloves and 

trilliums among magnificent trees. Entry $10, children free. 

Woodland plants for sale. No Eftpos. Signposted from the 

Hororata roundabout. For more information, visit: www. 

terracestation.org.nz 

Gardening Events 

• 9 Oct - Botanical EXPOutdoor & Rare Plant Fair 

good an opportunity not to share this 

beautiful spring garden with the public 

while still being able to raise some 

funds for the organisation. 

Tours of the garden will be led by 

owner Sue Rollinson at 11am and 

1.30pm plus there will be plenty 

of time to explore on your own. A 

delicious Devonshire tea is included in 

the ticket price and all funds raised will 

support St John in Mid Canterbury. 

To book, visit: https://www.eventfinda. 

co.nz/2021/simply-stunning-gardenwalk/rakaia 

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• 16 Oct – Simply Stunning Garden Walk Rakaia 

Gardens www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/simply-stunninggarden-walk/rakaia 

• 18-25 Oct - New Zealand Gardening Week 

• 28-31 Oct - Hurunui Garden Festival 

www.hurunuigardenfestival.com 

• 28 Oct - Afternoon Tea with Lynda Hallinan 

www.hurunuigardenfestival.com 

• 31 Oct - Surrey Hills Station Garden Tour. 

www.national.org.nz/selwyn-garden-tour-31-oct-2021 

• 6 Nov - Ray White Christchurch Home & Garden Tour 

www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/ray-white-christchurch-homegarden-tour-2021/christchurch-district 

• 28 Nov - Governors Bay House & Garden Tour 2021 

www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/governors-bay-house-gardentour-2021/banks-peninsula 

• 17 Feb - St John Garden Fete Rakaia Gardens 

www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/st-john-garden-fete/rakaia 

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There are six acres of beautiful spring 

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A gardener’s dream job 

becomes a reality 

Words & Photos: Fi Maddison 

What is it like to work in the shadow of 100+ year 

old trees or under the gaze of a stately home 

built in 1912? 

Local gardener Rhyannon Gregg knows exactly 

what it is like and feels privileged to have a job she 

loves with a passion. 

“You feel special when you are here,” she says. 

“When I arrive each day, I take a walk around the 

garden to see what has happened and get super 

excited when I find something new or a particular 

plant has flowered.” 

This year is Rhyannon’s third spring looking after 

the Racecourse Hill Homestead gardens. She has 

always enjoyed gardening from a tender young 

age and has a background working in nurseries. 

“Gardening has grounded me,” she says. “It has a 

purpose and makes my heart sing. Everyone should 

have a bit of soil to garden in.” 

Rhyannon’s journey at Racecourse Hill started when 

her partner, Brandon, a tree specialist, was working 

at the estate and she made regular visits on the 

pretext of taking him his lunch. While she was there, 

she would pull a few weeds and just enjoy spending 

time wandering around the gardens. After Brandon 

approached the owner, Denver Glass, Rhyannon 

was soon offered the opportunity to look after the 

church gardens and since then has steadily worked 

her way around the property, now working 20 hours 

a week. 

For Rhyannon, it was a dream come true but she 

soon learnt that she had to keep some of her 

enthusiasm in check, quickly realizing that she 

needed to work on restoring the gardens already 

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She says, “It’s about bringing out the beauty of 

what they have, otherwise it would be endless.” 

When she first started she soon realised the garden 

needed softening; it already had numerous trees – 

some over 100 years old, including a magnificent 

sequoia, several varieties of oaks, field maples, 

limes, chestnuts and conifers. There were also 

a number of established rhododendrons, a few 

daffodils and a small orchard. Rhyannon has since 

planted new rhododendrons, numerous perennials, 

and thousands of daffodils that came from her 

aunt’s property, previously a daffodil farm. 

Rhyannon is keen to know who planted the trees, 

where all the naturalised bulb plantings have gone 

and was there originally a vegetable garden? 

“I’ve tried to find out about the early history 

of garden but there doesn’t seem to be any 

information kept about it. It’s been more about the 

house and no-one seems to know,” she says, “I’ve 

asked plenty of people including previous owners. 

Old photos just don’t show any gardens.” 

Part of her joy in the garden is finding unexpected 

little treasures such as when she cleared the bank 

behind the house and found that some dainty, 

double flowering snowdrops had popped up or 

when, in amongst the clearings under the big trees, 

she found some violets. 

She says there are plans to create some paths 

amongst the towering giants and naturalise the 

area beneath them with aquilegia and foxgloves. 

Now with the gardens coming to life and attracting 

the attention they deserve, Racecourse Hill is open 

to the public. 

“It’s a shame for people to just drive past and not 

to share it,” says Rhyannon, who has been working 

steadily with the owner and the estate manager to 

offer weddings, group visits by appointment and 

open days to visitors. 

The stately 1912 homestead, designed by architect 

Cecil Wood, now has a garden that not only 

complements its English domestic revival design 

but will also bring pleasure to all those who wander 

through its gardens for years to come. 

Racecourse Hill Homestead will be open to the 

public on the 10th and 31st October, and the 21st 

November. To find out more about the open days 

or to book a group visit or wedding, visit: www. 

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These are a great way to grow a garden all you round. With the 

benefits of a raised garden bed, these pods are at the perfect 

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Growing Veggies 

Growing veggies is a great way to get 

the whole family involved in gardening. 

It is very rewarding eating meals that 

have veggies you have grown yourself. 

The other bonus of growing your own 

vegetables is that you can grow what 

you what, you know what they are 

growing in, and you have confidence in 

knowing they are free from nasty sprays. 

1. Pick a sunny position for your veggie garden 

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for the following items... 

Garden prunings, 

clippings and leaves 

Meat, bones 

and fish 

Fruit and vegetables 

Organic bins 

Bread, pastries 

and dairy products 

Spring is the perfect time to get back 

into the garden and start filling up your 

organics bin again. 

The Selwyn District Council’s green 

organics bins can be utilised for 

garden prunings, weeds, leaves and 

grass clippings. 

Food items such as bread, dairy 

products, fruit, vegetables fish, meat, 

bones, coffee grinds, as well as foodsoiled 

cardboard containers and 

paper towels can also be placed in 

the green bin. 

Here are some useful tips to ensure 

your bin is fully emptied every week: 

• Keep the bin weight under 60kg. If 

you find it difficult to move the bin, 

then you may find it exceeds the truck 

lifting limits. 

•Keep the bin contents loose. Don’t 

compact your material by standing on 

it (it may not come out when tipped 

by the truck). 

• Place weeds, branches or 

newspaper at the bottom of the bin 

before filling with grass clippings. This 

reduces the likelihood of the grass 

clippings getting stuck. 

• Organics only! No plastic bags 

(including those labelled as 

compostable, degradable or 

biodegradable), metals, timber, 

sawdust, glass, rocks, stones or bricks 

as these cause considerable damage 

to the organics shredder. 

• Flax and cabbage leaves need to 

go in your red rubbish bin (as these 

get caught up in the shredder). 

• Make sure your bin is not overflowing 

– the lid needs to close. 

For townships with organic collection; 

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· Keep items loose. 

· Keep the bin weight reasonable. 

· Place weeds, branches or newspaper 

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with grass clippings (to avoid contents 

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Food soiled cardboard 

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· Flax and cabbage tree leaves should go 

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· Make sure the lid closes. 

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Look local 

for electrical needs 

A passion 

For Julie Powell-Booth, being in touch 

with nature has always been a big 

part of her life whether it has been in 

her past occupation as a Cordon Bleu 

chef and restaurateur incorporating 

fresh herbs in her dishes or now in her 

spacious West Melton garden growing 

culinary and medicinal herbs. 

Julie has recently turned her love 

of gardening into a small boutique 

business called The Herbal Garden, 

creating herbal products for her 

growing clientele. After being made 

redundant from her full time job four 

years ago, she decided to go back to 

nature and took on a year’s study in 

organics at Lincoln University followed 

by a 9-month herbal apprenticeship 

with herbalist Valmai Becker at Little 

River. 

“I had grown culinary herbs in the 

past and used them in my cooking 

but learning about the medicinal 

side of herbs was a totally different 

side for me and quite exciting too,” 

says Julie. “I came away thinking 

this blends really well with what I’m 

doing organically so I might as well do 

something with it.” 

Locally owned and operated from 

their base in Rolleston, Juice Electrical 

has been looking after the needs of 

Selwyn residents for 15years. 

Greg Horton and his team of four 

master electricians providing a 

professional and timely service 

whether it is residential, commercial or 

industrial, indoors or outdoors. 

“We pride ourselves on going the 

extra mile particularly with repair and 

renovation work and we’re very strong 

on maintenance,” says Greg. 

Creating a special ambience 

outdoors is part of the service. 

Integrated LED lighting is becoming 

very popular as it is a lot easier and 

less expensive to install because there 

is no need to dig trenches for wiring. 

Outdoor options include up-lighting 

trees and buildings, deck lighting and 

floodlights as well as security lighting. 

They advise on the best type and 

where they should be placed. Greg 

recommends installing sensors so the 

lights come on automatically at dusk. 

“We discuss the customer’s ideas 

with them, show them photos of 

other gardens with attractive outdoor 

lighting and make suggestions on 

how they can make the most of their 

outdoor area with a range of LED 

lighting options,” says Greg. 

In fact LED lights are now the preferred 

option for indoor and outdoor lighting 

as well. 

Juice Electrical does not have a 

vehicle charge for Rolleston so look 

out for the brightly coloured Juice 

Electrical vans as they work hard 

to look after the Selwyn district’s 

electrical needs. Call Greg and the 

team at 379 6644. 

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for herbs 

Protect your outdoor 

space this summer 

Julie now enjoys making a range 

of 100% natural herbal-based hand 

creams, moisturising bars, balms, oils 

and teas. She says that winter is a 

good time to experiment and perfect 

her products, using family as testers 

until just the right balance is created. 

All Julie’s products are created onsite 

from beginning to end including 

growing, drying, making and selling. 

She has a certified space for drying 

and packaging her teas and also 

has space to offer workshops for 

those interested in trying their hand at 

making herbal products. 

A typical day for Julie includes an 

early start working in the garden 

before it gets too hot, picking herbs 

around 10am and laying them out on 

special trays in the drying room, then 

working on her creams and lotions 

over the heat of the day. 

Julie is excited about the future 

and has plenty of ideas to follow up 

but what she enjoys most is sharing 

her love of herbs and her garden 

with visitors whether they be fellow 

gardeners, groups or clubs. 

The Herbal Garden is open by 

appointment. To find out more about 

the garden and Julie’s workshops – 

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the elements during summer, or any 

time of the year, can be as simple as 

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Shadecraft specialises in custommade 

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The high quality Eclipse canopy 

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Shade sales are another popular 

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In the Garden 

A N S W E R K E Y 

Name: Date: 

V 

A new swimming pool will make a splash this summer 

and you will find your friends and family will love your 

pool as much as you do. With summer on its way, now 

is the perfect time to organise the installation of your 

pool with local company Lagoon Pools. 

Owners Julie and Warren Hastings install pools sized 

from five metres to 12 metres in length to suit both 

large and small sections, with a huge variety of widths, 

colours and shapes. 

“There really is a pool for every site,” says Julie. 

Lagoon Pools is also the Leisure Pools dealer for most 

of the South Island featuring 100% composite fibreglass 

and, with patented innovations, every swimming pool 

is supported by their lifetime structural warranty and 

a lifetime osmosis warranty – this makes them the 

strongest pool available on the market. 

Pool automation is becoming popular with equipment 

monitoring and settings right at your fingertips from 

any location. Additional features including pool 

lighting, fountains and spa jets to enhance the pool 

area, transforming it into an extended living space 

where family and friends can relax in the outdoors, 

Julie says. 

It takes around five days to install a pool and the 

finishing touches can take from four weeks depending 

upon the design. 

Contact Lagoon Pools by phoning Julie or Warren 0800 

927 282 or 03 349 2160. You can also visit their website 

www.lagoonpools.co.nz to find out more about their 

range of pools and other services they offer. 

www.lagoonpools.co.nz 

03 349 2160 or 0800 92 72 82

12 | 


Time to Spring 

clean 

your tools 

If you’ve been using your gardening tools aver the 

last few months, it’s a good idea to take stock of 

the condition of your tools and give them a bit of 

love and care before summer arrives. Keeping your 

gardening tools clean and in tip-top shape means 

a much happier time spent in the gardening. As 

with all tools, for longevity, it pays to keep them 

under cover when not in use – in the garden shed or 

garage. 

The workhorse of the garden 

The wheelbarrow makes light work of heavy and 

cumbersome jobs such as moving soil, mulch, rocks, 

and plants. A good solid wheelbarrow looked after 

and well maintained can last in your garden shed 

for many years. Always hose your wheelbarrow 

down after a particularly dirty job to prevent the 

barrow or bucket from rusting. Try not to leave a 

full wheelbarrow out in the rain for days, as this can 

accelerate the rust; instead empty the wheelbarrow 

as soon as possible. 

To keep the wheel in good working order, give the 

axle bearings a squirt with the grease gun. Check 

the tyre regularly as a deflated tyre will make using 

the wheelbarrow hard work. To maintain pressure, 

make sure it is kept inflated – use an old bicycle 

pump or an electric pressure pump. 

A clean cut 

Regular cleaning after each use will help keep 

your lawnmower in good mowing condition. 

Always make sure the lawnmower is turned off (you 

could remove the spark plug to be extra safe) or 

unplugged (if electric)before you begin to clean 

it. Use a stiff brush (a hearth brush with a handle 

works well) to clean off any freshly mown grass and 

clumps of dried grass and dirt. 

Carefully turn the lawnmower on to its side and hose 

off, with a fine jet of water, the remaining grass and 

dirt – make sure you get into any hidden crevices. 

Use gloves if you need to use your hands to remove 

any clumps and take special care around the sharp 

blades. A light spray of cooking oil may help stop 

grass clinging on to your blades. 

Always keep the blades sharp for a good cut; 

blunt blades tend to rip the grass with a resulting 

bedraggled cut. 

Keep those gardening tools in 

tip top condition 

To clean: use one tablespoon of dishwashing 

liquid to one bucket of hot water. Soak garden 

tools for 2-3 minutes, and then scrub lightly with 

a brush to loosen and remove any solid soil and 

plant matter. For secateurs, scour the blades lightly 

with an abrasive pad using long slow strokes. Rinse 

thoroughly in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth and 

then leave to air dry for 5-10 minutes. To prevent 

rust, use a cloth dipped in vegetable oil and spay 

lubricant. 

Disinfect between uses on different plant 

species: use one part household bleach, or tea 

tree oil, to 10 parts water. Dip secateurs, trowels, 

etc. into the solution for around 30 seconds. Rinse 

clean with water and allow to air dry or use a soft 

cloth to dry. 

Keep your tools sharp all year round: take 

your tools to a tool-sharpening specialist for a 

professional finish. 

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Funnel-shaped, wavy-edged 

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An upright bush with dark green 

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Bright green leaves sport profuse 

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BLACK MAgIC 

One of the deepest reds there 

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green foliage, flowers when 

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Funnel-shaped, pink buds that open 

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Flowers in November, 1.5m. 

Their blooms are bold and beautiful 

Rhododendrons bloom once a year in spring and they 

certainly make their presence known when they start to 

flower. Their flower clusters tend to range from 5-9 inches 

across so they are difficult to ignore. They come in a wide 

range of colours including white, pink, blue, red, yellow, 

apricot and blends of colours. 

They are evergreen and eye-catching even 

without flowers 

As well as fantastic flowers, rhododendrons also make a 

statement with their foliage. Their attractive large, dark 

green leaves is what most people think of when describing 

rhododendron leaves. However, they come in a variety of 

leaf sizes, colours and textures. 

Low maintenance 

Generally after planting and mulching, all that is required 

is fertiliser in spring and keeping them well watered in 

summer to encourage flower buds for next season. 

Rhododendrons are great for shaded gardens 

It can be challenging finding colourful and dynamic plants 

for a shaded garden. This is where rhododendrons really 

come into their own. They provide reliable structure when 

not in bloom and they brighten up shady spots when 

they are flowering. They look great planted under any 

deciduous tree. 

Choosing the right rhododendron 

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With over 450 different varieties of rhododendron grown on 

site to choose from Lisa and the team are able to assist you 

in ensuring that you select the variety of rhododendron that 

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14 | SELWYN GARDENING GUIDE SPRING 2021 

Gardens of Selwyn 

meet us in the Country 

Beautifully created and cared for gardens are a joy to visit. Rhododendrons, azaleas, roses and peonies are a few of the blooms you will see when visiting the 

numerous gardens open to the public in Selwyn. Bring your camera and notebook to help inspire. Leave some room in your car boot to purchase 

plants and seedlings you have spotted growing. Book in for an afternoon tea. 

Here are just a few of our stunning gardens – find out more at www.selwyn.nz/thingstodo/gardens 

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Broadfield Garden 

250 Selwyn Road, Rolleston 

Open throughout the year Wednesdays and Saturdays 

8am–4.30pm or by arrangement. 

Contact: 027 433 4099 

Adults $15, children free 

Set in 3.5 hectares, Broadfields is a wonderfully 

designed garden with a huge array of rhododendrons, 

camellias, peonies and azaleas. 

Stoneycrop 

8B Barnsley Cresent, West Melton 

Open by appointment only. 

Contact: 03 347 0010 


The garden has one of the largest private collections 

of NZ rhododendron hybrids in the country. The garden 

has wheelchair accessible paths and raised gardens in 

many areas including the vegetable garden. 

The Herbal Garden 

205/1 Jowers Road. West Melton 


Contact: 027 487 6019, admin@herbalgarden.co.nz 

An organic/permaculture garden specialising in culinary 

and medicinal herbs which are handcrafted into herbal 

teas and skin care products and herbal salts. 

Garden tours and workshops. Book via the website 

herbalgarden.co.nz/book-online. 

Cedar Park Gardens 

101B Lowes Road, Rolleston 


Contact: 03 3477 605 or 0274 365 156 


A spectacular peaceful garden set in 1.5 acres, with 

something to appeal to everyone. A huge variety of 

plants for sale in the nursery section, so come prepared 

to be tempted! Parking available on site. 

Dalkeith 

437 Boundary Road, Rolleston 


Contact: 027 420 8329 

Adults $10 

Dalkeith is full of mature rhododendrons, magnolias, 

maples and other exotic and native trees. This garden is 

a tranquil oasis of sunshine, birdsong and peacefulness. 

Casa Rossa 

203 Jowers Road, West Melton 


Contact: 022 078 7260 


Once an old quarry, Casa Rossa has been transformed 

over 25 years from gravel to a stunning garden created 

by Chris Allen, with inspiration from Shakespeare’s 

Much Ado about Nothing. Visit Cassarossa.co.nz.


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Your local 

spring planting 

specialists. 

Southern Woods is proud to be part of the Selwyn 

community for over a generation. 

Southern Woods Nursery, located near Lincoln, 

Prebbleton, West Melton and Rolleston, has become a 

local hub for all things plants. 

Selwyn home owners are lucky to virtually have 

everything they need to beautify and extend their gardens 

right on their doorstep and a visit to Southern Woods can 

provide plenty of inspiration - and expert advice. 

“Many of our staff live nearby which means that have 

an understanding of which plants suit your property’s 

location, soil type and aspect,” says Business 

Development Manager Rico Mannall. “Selwyn is a diverse 

district, with plenty of tricky planting sites.” 

“It’s been challenging keeping up this year, we really 

appreciate the support from all our customers,” Rico says. 

“Our ‘local’ commitment extends to sourcing from Selwyn 

suppliers and businesses where we can.” 

The purpose-built retail store is filled with a huge range 

of options for ground cover, hedging, deciduous trees, 

bushes and grasses, along with spots of colour to add 

focus. 

Millions of plants are grown on site and looked after by 

the team of 50 dedicated staff who are on hand to help 

and provide free advice based on their many years in the 

business. With short supplies across some species this 

year, they can also recommend great substitute plants, or 

help with pre-orders for 2022. 

If you are unsure exactly what you are looking for, a team 

of landscape architects can help make your selection 

even easier. Another option is to take in your existing 

landsacpe plans and they can help with sourcing and 

suitabiliity. 

Southern Woods stocks a great selection of products 

to refresh your garden, including premium tools, bark, 

fertiliser, compost, disease control products and potting 

mix. 

Delivery can be arranged across New Zealand and is a 

popular option for many customers. 

Visit the Southern Woods website at southernwoods. 

co.nz or give the friendly team a call on 0800 800 352. 

Or, even better, pop in for a visit at 1002 Robinsons Road 

for some inspiration and new ideas for your next planting 

project. 

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Visit our 

Great Plant Centre 

Child and Dog friendly 

Open 7 days 

Spring planting tips 

Spring is the one of the best planting seasons. This time 

of year is an ideal time to plant most species, if they’re 

still in stock this season! 

Preparation is everything 

Remember to prepare your soil before planting. Mix in 

plenty of compost and gypsum for best results. 

Protect from pests and diseases 

Pests and diseases thrive as your garden grows. 

Use Neem granules and oil to help ward off any nasties. 

It’s the perfect time to mulch 

Keeps the moisture in and the weeds out. See our friends at 

Intelligro for great advice and mulch supply. 

A great time to fertilise 

As plants re-enter their growth phase, they need lots of 

nutrition. We recommend Grotabs slow release fertiliser and 

Yates Thrive Liquid Fish & Seaweed. 

Need help? 

See our expert team for free quotes, plant sourcing 

landscape design, consultations and much more. 

Open 7 Days - 1002 Robinsons Road, Between Templeton & Rolleston - Phone 0800 800 352 - Order Online New Zealand Wide southernwoods.co.nz

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