When possible, utilize plant species that are native to your region, as many of them have extensive root systems that absorb water like a sponge, helping to reduce flooding. For design inspiration, ...

Rain garden plants can be used to create a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly space to deal with runoff after downpours ...

Grown from seed collected from coastal areas of Banks Peninsula, Christchuch and the Lyttelton Basin. Very little of our original native ... We can still appreciate the richness and beauty of our ...

Choosing the right plants makes all the difference ... For design inspiration, look to natural areas, although you may want to interpret your design for the property’s scale, which is likely smaller.

This bibliography documents approximately 600 plant checklists for areas within the Department of Conservation’s Whanganui Conservancy. They provide valuable information, both past and present, on the ...

It will help protect roots and the crown of the plant from frost. The best time to mulch entire beds or borders is in late-winter or early spring. This will trap in moisture from wet weather and ...

are areas of wet ground that are too soft to walk on. They are often very muddy. Venus fly traps have leaves that close, surround and catch insects. Pitcher plants have cylindrical leaves with ...