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. How to grow Bougainvillea in Christchurch Bougainvillea are a tropical-style flowering climber, originally from South Africa. They are known for … Read More
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
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
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
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 -Meyer Citrus in a pot Meyer lemon trees are a popular choice because of their ability to fruit almost continuously throughout the year once established. They are also one of … Read More
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
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 – Japanese Maple As we head into Autumn, we have a wonderful display of weeping maples with vibrant colours of orange, purple, yellow and red. A popular Japanese Maple for … Read More
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
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 Every garden deserves a Bay Tree – the rewards are many. Bay was the ceremonial laurel the ancient Greeks and Romans who bestowed wreaths of bay as crowns for accomplished … Read More
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