Be Inspired in the Garden with the Herald

With the onset of Autumn, now is the time to be turning your attention to your garden. Autumn is the best time for planting bulbs and seeds because less watering is required, there are fewer pests around and plants’ root systems will be better established for hotter weather later on. It is also a great time for planting those winter flowering bulbs to add a touch of vibrancy to liven up your garden in winter.

Whilst the weather is still warm it is also a popular time to think about landscaping the garden with water features, a new deck or some new containers to add some Autumn and Winter colour.

There are a number of new books that can help inspire and provide valuable tips and hints to create a fabulous garden that is the envy of all your neighbours!  

Yates Garden Guide 77th edition

Yates Garden Guide is New Zealand’s bestselling practical gardening book. It has been in print for over 100 years with over 1 million copies sold nationwide. The Garden Guide’s ability to adapt to changes in New Zealand’s culture and lifestyle has been the secret of its success, and this completely updated 2008 edition will not disappoint. The latest edition includes new sections on garden design and organic gardening, gardening for kids and handy hints from New Zealand’s top gardeners and much more.

As kiwis we are lovers of the outdoor lifestyle we are also a nation of gardeners and Yates Garden Guide has played an essential role for us over the years.  

Mucking In: The Gardens and The Gardeners

by Jim Mora and Tony Murrell

This is a colourful celebration of 10 seasons of TVNZ’s premier garden makeover show, Mucking In.  The show’s host Jim Mora and show garden designer Tony Murrell share a selection of highlights, garden designs and tips from the past three series, including some of the behind-the-scenes magic that has transformed gardens for the people who transform others’ lives in this vibrant and colourful book. A book of wonderful memories and people, but also a useful guide for gardeners inspired by some of the magnificent gardens created with the warm hearts and gratitude of communities for cherished ‘unsung heroes’

The New Zealand Herald is offering a wonderful book package with both of these books for free when you take out a subscription today.

There are so many benefits to subscribing to the Herald, with the convenience of home delivery, and a saving of over 25% off the retail price of the paper. With news, sport and entertainment it is your essential daily reading and with supplements such as Travel, Viva, Canvas, TimeOut a subscription to the Herald represents great value for money.

To find out more and to take up this fantastic offer click here or call 0800 100 888 now and mention the double gardening book offer.

Published 31st Mar 2009

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