by Dave Whitteker | Aug 1, 2026 | Dave's Garden Products
After a relatively dry winter across many parts of New Zealand, August is the perfect opportunity to get your garden back into shape before spring arrives. While the warmer weather is just around the corner, the lack of consistent rainfall means many gardens will...
by Dave Whitteker | Jul 1, 2026 | Dave's Garden Products
July is one of the busiest quiet months in the New Zealand garden. Not much looks like it’s happening above ground, but this is the month that sets up everything for spring, so it pays to get outside between the frosts and get a few key jobs done. A Note on the...
by Dave Whitteker | Jun 1, 2026 | Dave's Garden Products
As winter settles in across New Zealand, June can feel like a quieter month in the garden. Growth slows, the days are shorter, and many summer crops are now finished. But while things may appear calm above the surface, this is one of the most important times of year...
by Dave Whitteker | May 1, 2026 | Dave's Garden Products
May is a key transition month in the New Zealand garden. While growth above ground begins to slow, what’s happening in your soil is just as important—if not more so. This is the time to shift your focus from feeding plants to building healthy, resilient soil. With...
by Dave Whitteker | Apr 1, 2026 | Dave's Garden Products
After the Rain: Rebuilding Your Garden for Winter Growth After a summer of heavy rainfall across much of New Zealand, many gardens are feeling the effects. While the extra moisture has helped growth in some areas, it can also lead to nutrient leaching, compacted soil,...
