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Strugglers Ridge Horticulture Qualified Gardener, 10 years experience. Offering lawns, hedge trimming, rose pruning, weeding, mulching and general garden advice

Sometimes you have to take a moment to appreciate the pops of colour in the garden, this wisteria is definitely putting ...
21/10/2026

Sometimes you have to take a moment to appreciate the pops of colour in the garden, this wisteria is definitely putting on a show đŸŒș

While the weather is not allowing for much gardening to be done thanks to the saturated ground, it’s a good time to sort...
28/09/2026

While the weather is not allowing for much gardening to be done thanks to the saturated ground, it’s a good time to sort out what vegetables you are hoping to have this summer. Finger crossed we get some more days with sunshine and heat to get everything growing đŸŒ±

22/09/2026

The ground outside is absolutely saturated, garden beds to wet to be w**ding or working on, wind picking up anything that gets cut and your having to chase it down the street. Grateful I got lawns mowed last week on one of the couple of fine days that we got, fingers crossed we have some more days like Monday with a high of 20 degrees but then the heavy downpour that followed.

My animals are well and truely over the wet and mud that is at my block.

Here’s a video from a year or two ago pleased I’m currently not at this point of water 😅

Southland’s weather keeps on giving us 4 seasons in one day sun one minute rain/ hail the next with the winds not wantin...
13/09/2026

Southland’s weather keeps on giving us 4 seasons in one day sun one minute rain/ hail the next with the winds not wanting to give up.

You want to check any plantings that you have done to make sure that your plants (shrubs, trees and roses) aren’t rocking around in the ground as they won’t be able to root in properly, meaning that the uptake of vital nutrients and water due to roots being damaged, making you have weak plants and plants that won’t succeed for years to come. If needed don’t be afraid to stake them or check that you planted them deep enough as they might only need to be replanted deeper.

Over the next month we will have a selection of plants coming available from a selection of tomatoes, herbs, vegetables and flowers such as dahlias if the cat can stop lying on top of them. We have some herbs and vegetables available now but will do a post on that tomorrow

Peastraw added to your garden gives it a boost of nitrogen and organic matter as it breaks down which helps the soil st...
01/09/2026

Peastraw added to your garden gives it a boost of nitrogen and organic matter as it breaks down which helps the soil structure to improve. Blocks sunlight which in turn stops w**d from sprouting. Insulates plants roots against extreme hot or cold temperatures giving you a better plant.

I currently have 7 bales left over if you are after some added goodness to your garden. Perfect for around those strawberry plants that everyone will be getting into the garden over the coming weeks 🍓 $14 including gst

Winter might be coming to an end but we know that September is always the month with worse weather☔ You’ll see tomatoes...
30/08/2026

Winter might be coming to an end but we know that September is always the month with worse weather☔
You’ll see tomatoes plants are making their way to a garden centre, but hold off on purchasing any of these unless you have a well heated area. As you’ll end up disappointed and having to spend more money on purchasing more to grow for summer. We still have a month before you really want to be getting those summer vegetables growing
Don’t stress if your roses are not pruned this can still be done in September

Some old photos from my council days

Making sure you have the correct soil conditions for your plants saves you money in the long term and allows you to have...
08/08/2026

Making sure you have the correct soil conditions for your plants saves you money in the long term and allows you to have happy healthy plants for years to come.
When planting plants you can add compost to the hole, or slow release fertilise tablets. This will give your plant the best chance of survival. When planting you also want to make sure that it is planted deep enough you want to go just abit bigger than the pot the it is in, this allows the plant to fully anchor into the ground and not be pulled out of the ground in rough weather or by animals

Looking for a permanent vegetable that you plant once and harvest forever? I have you sorted These Egyptian Walking Onio...
07/08/2026

Looking for a permanent vegetable that you plant once and harvest forever? I have you sorted

These Egyptian Walking Onions are the ultimate low-maintenance perennial crop for Southland gardens. They are 100% frost-hardy, handle snow, and will thrive in our southern climate year after year!

Why are they called "Walking" Onions?
Instead of flowering, these fascinating plants produce clusters of small "topset" onions at the top of their stalks. As the stalks get heavy, they bow down, touch the soil, and take root—literally "walking" across your garden beds over time!

How to use them:
* Green Onions / Scallions: Snip the hollow green stems all year round for stir-fries, salads, and garnishes.
* The Topsets: Harvest the little mini-onions at the top for pickling or popping straight into stews.
* The Main Bulbs: Eat the mild underground shallot-like bulbs at the base.

Trying to box up plants but having a cat that thinks he’s helping you is not the easiest. But the last 50 Kanuka plants ...
24/07/2026

Trying to box up plants but having a cat that thinks he’s helping you is not the easiest. But the last 50 Kanuka plants boxed and ready to be picked up for planting, now is the perfect time to get plantings done.

Some photos from a job I did in October 2025 to the recent photos from this week when I went and gave them another top u...
21/07/2026

Some photos from a job I did in October 2025 to the recent photos from this week when I went and gave them another top up of compost and some food.

Back in October I had to lift the Portuguese laurel, make the hole bigger add compost and a slow release fertiliser to try and give them a bit of a boost, as they had been planted in 2023 but had struggled to grow. They are now lush green and pushing out growth đŸŒ±

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