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How to plant in shady spaces

Shady spots are often unused or overlooked when planning a garden. There are actually a lot of shade-loving plants to choose from, including flowers, dramatic foliage, and bold ferns that are ideal for low light conditions. So with the right plant choices, you can create a tranquil area to escape the heat of summer.

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How to grow Bromeliads

Bromeliads are a tropical plant that look great all year round in the garden, and they’re a great feature indoors or out. Growing them is easy as – this guide will show you how.

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How to grow palms

Palms are extremely popular. They’re hardy and low maintenance, but most importantly they create a real feature for your garden. Here’s how to choose, plant, and look after palms at your place.

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How to grow hedges

Hedges are very common in New Zealand gardens. They’re a great living alternative to fences or borders, and they can also be used decoratively. This guide will help you choose the right hedge for your place, and show you how to take care of it.

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How to plant trees

Trees are a long-term project in any garden. They can last a lifetime, so it’s important to have the right tree for your situation. This guide will show you how to plant a tree and help make it succeed during winter, ready to jump into growth when spring arrives.

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How to grow magnolias

Magnolias are a must have in the garden as they are super versatile and offer something new every season. Whether you’re planting one or have an existing tree, looking after them is Easy As.

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How to install a water pump

If you’ve got a water tank, and have little or no pressure when you turn on the tap – then you’ll be wanting to install a water pump. Or if you’ve got a noisy old pump, you might want to replace it with a newer quieter model. They aren’t too pricey, and you can put them in yourself, Easy As.

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How to build a sandpit

Kids can have hours of fun playing in a sandpit, and they’re incredibly easy to make. This guide will show you how to make one that’s a little bit different - this sandpit has a handy cover that folds back into bench seats, so Mum and Dad can sit back and watch the kids play.

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How to install guttering

If you’ve got a roof structure, then guttering is a must, because council regulations require all your rainwater to be contained. Installing guttering yourself isn’t hard.

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How to design a deck

Building a deck is a big DIY job, and it’s really important that your deck is designed properly and adheres to the building code. This guide will take you through the process step by step, so you can get the job done right.

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How To Make A Feature Door

If you thought wallpaper was only meant for the walls, read on. Doing up your wardrobe doors is a cost effective way to give your bedroom a new look. This is a straight forward job, explained here in a few easy to follow steps.

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How to remove wallpaper

There are a lot of walls out there covered with ugly old wallpaper that, quite frankly, needs to go. Getting rid of it can instantly update the look of your room. This guide will show you how to remove it yourself, so you can give the walls a paint, and instantly freshen up your room.

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How to make an entertainment unit

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How to make a master bedroom headboard

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How to make a bay window bench seat

This bench seat can be made with or without a backing board on the unit. If you are intending to move it around between rooms or dwellings, then a backing board is a good idea. If it’s going to stay in one place, then a backing board isn’t necessary. The bench seat we’ve made has a backing board.

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How to patch a scratch in a wall

The walls in your home are subjected to a lot of wear and tear and it's not hard to put a scratch across your wall. They're pretty unattractive and not a good look. But don't worry, it's easy as to fix.

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How to patch a hole in a wall

Accidents happen and it's not that hard to make a hole in your plasterboard walls. One of the most common causes are door handles going through the wall. This guide will show you how to repair a small hole and a large hole.

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How to fix a leaning fence

If part of your fence is on a lean, don't worry, here's how you can fix it yourself, that'll get your fence nice and straight again. The best way to fix a fence on a lean is to remove the leaning post, and replace it with a new one.

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How to build a wooden gate

A wooden gate can finish off a fence nicely, as well as giving you a bit of added privacy around the house - plus, it’s great for keeping the kids safe. Follow this step-by-step guide and see how easy it is to build a nice and sturdy wooden gate yourself.

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Love your lawn

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Lawns are often given no more thought that the carpet in the living room and mowing is considered a chore up there with vacuum cleaning. But the quality of the lawn can make all the difference for how you enjoy your backyard over the summer months.

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Easy and delicious smoked salmon on Broil King's cedar plank

If you know a better way to make salmon on your BBQ, you'd better tell us!

We think planking is such a great bbq’ing technique because the buttery salmon and the wonderful and delicate smoky flavour from the plank complement each other like nothing else.

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How to care for the garden in the heat of summer

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Summer is the season the garden is at its best. It is the season we long for during the cold winter months and work hard to prepare for in the spring. However, a summer garden isn’t a set and forget thing. It needs plenty of care and attention as this season can be harsh on the plants with its high temperatures and lack of rain.

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Top 5 summer tomato problems

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

The star of the summer garden has to be the tomato. There is nothing like eating a sun warmed tomato plucked straight from the plant.

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Success with citrus plus top 5 varieties for the home garden

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Lemons seems to be one of the kiwi backyard staples and just driving around your neighbourhood you will see plenty of abundantly loaded citrus trees with their cheerful yellow fruit.

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Protect your vegetable crops from pests

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

The best thing about growing a vegetable garden is the harvest. Growing delicious things to eat, that are so fresh, crisp or juicy in a way that can only be experienced by the home grower. It can almost be too much to wait the weeks and sometimes months until the crop is ready.

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Accessorise your entertaining space with plants

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

A summer outdoor entertaining area is an extension of the house, especially in summer and a beautiful space will be the perfect place for spending those endless balmy evenings with friends and family. 

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Prepare your timber surfaces

Prior to oiling or staining bare timber surfaces, appropriate surface preparation is key to a successful timber finish. Follow the steps indicated to correctly prepare timber surfaces to help get the perfect finish.

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Makeover your fence in a weekend

Procoat fence paint is a high quality, water based fence paint made right here in New Zealand. Easy to apply, can be used on new or previously painted timber fences.

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10 tips for an impressive, low maintenance garden

by GARDENA NZ Brand Ambassador Sarah O’Neil (Sarah the Gardener)

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How to hang Christmas lights

Christmas is getting closer and it’s time to bring a bit of silly season festivity to your place. Since we spend so much time outside during summer, some decorative lighting in your outdoor spaces can really elevate the Christmas excitement.

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Tips for the ultimate green lawn

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

It is important to remember that a lawn is a living thing made up of thousands of plants with roots that don’t go very deep into the soil.

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How to hang Christmas lights indoors

Christmas decorating is one of the best ways to welcome in the silly season. It’s fun, you can get the whole family involved, and the result sets the tone for the most wonderful time of year.

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Why and how to install garden irrigation

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Keeping a garden, no matter how small, well-watered can take a lot of time, with a hose or lugging watering cans.

Irrigation can free up valuable time and ensure your plants receive exactly the water then need at the best time of day - early in the morning before the heat of the day drives up the evaporation rates.

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Create a windowsill herb garden

Herbs make any meal taste better, especially when they’re picked fresh from your own garden.

This guide will show you how to plant and care for a Herb Garden, so you’ll have a good supply for the kitchen.

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Top 10 easy veges to grow at home

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

With current rising cost of food, turning to grow your own seems to make a lot of sense. However if you are looking for an easy alternative to shopping in the produce aisle, some vegetables are a little lower maintenance than others.

Here are a few suggestions that are easy to grow and give fabulous results that can add excitement to your salads and summer meals.

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Grow the best tomatoes this season

From GARDENA and YATES Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

The super star crop of the summer vegetable garden has to be the tomato. It is a plant that just continues to produce a bountiful harvest all season long.

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Guide to garden cutting tools

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener

Tree pruning can be a daunting task. However, when faced with the vast array of pruning tools in the garden section, making the right choice can be overwhelming.

While a good pair of secateurs can go a long way to getting the pruning job done with little harm to the tree, sometimes it is helpful to have a range of tools for the best result. Understanding the purpose of each cutting tool will make the decision a lot easier:

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When bad weather affects the garden

From GARDENA Brand Ambassador Sarah the Gardener One of the great things about gardening is the ability to control the space to create a vista that reflects your taste and style. However, there is one thing we can’t control and that is the weather.

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How to grow hoyas

Hoyas are an interesting and fascinating plant, having orientated in the 18th century they have fantastic history. It is a tropical indoor plant with many names, often called a “Wax plant” due to its thick waxy leaves, is a classic because it lives forever, grows to be enormous, and creates beautiful, porcelain-like fragrant flower clusters which is known by second common same the “Porcelain flower”.

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Christmas Joy Store

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Mitre 10 Kerikeri - Airpoints Competition

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Product Recalls & Safety Notices

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New Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale a Nod to the Future

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New Mitre 10 MEGA Silverdale a Nod to the Future

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With You All The Way, NZ: Mitre 10 moves up the rankings in 2023 Kantar Corporate Reputation Index

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Kindness Collective named 2023 Community of the Year

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'Dear Mitre 10' - Our Letter to You

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New play space sparks joy at Porirua’s Glenview School

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Club makeover for Timaru Riding for Disabled

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Sensory garden for Blaketown School

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New sheltered saddling pens for Whakatu Riding for Disabled

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Greenhouse and fresh produce for Happiness House

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Floor Makeover for Aorangi Croquet Club

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Mitre 10 MEGA Botany Chinese New Year Competition - Terms & Conditions

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Get your dog a free bandana from your local Mitre 10

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Teaming up with What Now

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Auction House Build for Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

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Westport Early Learning Centre Playground Makeover

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Dunedin's Daffodil House Garden

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