Proteas – Plant of the Month

Proteas – Plant of the Month

Plant Forum, Plant of the Month, The Flower Garden

  Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount* at Portstone Garden Centre *Please note: discounts exclude roses and some other items. Full details are available in store. Plant of the Month – Proteas Proteas are striking, long lasting and a little fussy about where they put down … Read More

Planting and caring for Roses

Planting and caring for Roses

Plant of the Month, The Flower Garden

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount* at Portstone Garden Centre *Please note: discounts exclude roses and some other items. Full details are available in store.   Plant of the Month – Planting and caring for Roses Roses are best planted during the Winter, while the plants … Read More

New Seasons Roses – Plant of the Month

New Seasons Roses – Plant of the Month

Plant of the Month

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz     Plant of the Month – New Seasons Roses The Portstone team have been busy pruning and potting up the new season’s roses. We are proud to stock high health Matthews Roses. Bob Matthews … Read More

Cover Crops

Cover Crops

News from your local Garden Centre, Plant of the Month

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz   Plant of the Month – Cover Crops This may not be plant of the month, but more a selection of plants known as cover crops or green manure, including Phacelia. They are planted to … Read More

Flowering Bulbs – March Plant of the Month

Flowering Bulbs – March Plant of the Month

Plant of the Month, The Flower Garden

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz   Plant of the Month – Bulbs Flowering bulbs bring brilliant colours to your garden from late Winter through to Summer. At Portstone, we offer a fantastic selection, including anemones, freesias, ranunculi, hyacinths, scillas, muscari, … Read More

Hydrangea – Plant of the Month

Hydrangea – Plant of the Month

Plant of the Month, The Flower Garden

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz   Plant of the Month Hydrangeas are beautiful, low-maintenance plants that thrive when given the right conditions. They grow best in rich, well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. You can enhance soil quality by adding … Read More

Acers – Plant of the Month

Acers – Plant of the Month

Landscape Design Tips, Plant Forum, Plant of the Month

Many thanks to Portstone Garden Centre for this update. CHS Members enjoy a 15% discount at Portstone Garden Centre www.portstone.co.nz   Plant of the Month Acers, commonly known as Japanese Maples are a fantastic addition to any garden for their beauty, versatility, and low maintenance requirements. One of their main attractions is the stunning foliage, … Read More