August can be an interesting month; if the weather warms up it is ideal gardening time, however, you can get stung by an about-face from Mother Nature sending us back to winter mode. All things going well though, August should be all about getting back into the garden, preparing for spring planting and having a general tidy up.

Celebrating the end of winter, vibrant spring flowering bulbs give maximum effect for minimum effort.
There is no limit to the number of bulbs that can be planted to give late winter and early spring colour and, with a bit of careful planning, there could be bulbs flowering in your garden right through to late summer.

Our experience in both residential and commercial landscaping uniquely enables us to be able to carry out all aspects of landscape design and planning as well as deliver the end result. Contact us for an obligation-free quote.

From horse and coach to railways and whaling; from seed and grain to poultry and stock food; from garden fertiliser to garden centres, the Nichol’s brand is a proud Otago and Southland tradition spanning over 150 years of enterprise.

Making compost is a very good practice from all points of view. Composting disposes of kitchen and garden waste and is environmentally friendly. Compost improves soil texture, reduces compaction, retains moisture in summer, encourages soil microbic activity and recycles nutrients - all great for the growth and maintenance of your plants.

Nothing beats the taste of a fresh, homegrown tomato - especially compared it to supermarket varieties, and this is often why 90% of home-gardeners grow tomatoes. Many gardeners encounter tomato growing problems however but here we show you what you can do about most common diseases, fungus and pesky bugs

Birds are social characters who make entertaining, colorful and often amusing additions to many households. Read more about them and the care they need to continue thriving in your home   

Dogs can start having litters of puppies at a very young age and throughout their lifetime can potentially deliver many litters. It’s important to desex your dog as soon as possible to reduce the number of unwanted animals in our communities.