Growing Tomatoes is one of the most rewarding gardening activities and an easy way to start children gardening. They are easy to grow and quickly provide the freshest of tasty results. Tomatoes can be grown from seed or are readily available as seedlings.

Bulbs are not just popular for the masses of flowers they produce, but there is the added bonus of fragrance, they are great for picking, and can be grown in patio pots and tubs. Autumn is the time to start thinking about planting your Spring flowering bulbs.

Paving can be used in many outdoor areas such as patios, pathways, driveways, courtyards and pool surrounds. With a little planning and preparation most paving can be done to a high standard by the DIY enthusiast. Mitre 10 recommends Firth Paving.

Most failures in the vegetable garden are due to growing out of season. All garden centres will stock seasonally appropriate vegetable seedlings. Vegetables need to be planted according to their seasonal requirements.

Come September in New Zealand and spring is definitely in the air! I`ve noticed our lawn is in need of another mow and it has only been two weeks since the last cut. Although the ground is still wet underfoot, it won`t be long before our lawn will have to survive the summer months without water.

Caring for your fruit trees. Use a well balanced general purpose fertiliser in early spring and in autumn. Sprinkle below the tree’s branches. A slow release fertiliser such as Magamp can be added at planting time.