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Seeding Lawn In Early Spring

Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.

Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

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Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a stunning New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful form and vibrant yellow flowers. Flowering in early spring, it attracts native birds such as tūī and bellbirds. This small-leaved species typically reaches 5–8 metres tall and has a weeping growth habit that suits both gardens and larger landscapes. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it’s an excellent choice for adding colour and ecological value to NZ gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Native
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Amenity Ryegrass (Lawn Seed)

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Create a lush and resilient lawn with our premium Amenity Ryegrass grass seed, specifically selected for New Zealand conditions. Whether you’re starting a new lawn or repairing patchy areas, this top-performing seed offers rapid establishment, year-round greenery, and outstanding durability.

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A Kikuyu grass lawn bordered by a garden.

Pure Kikuyu Seed

Achieve a lush, durable lawn with our Pure Kikuyu Grass Seed. Tailored for New Zealand's warmer and coastal regions, this seed offers rapid...

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Prunus Thundercloud

Prunus Thundercloud, commonly known as the Thundercloud Plum, is a deciduous ornamental tree celebrated for its vibrant purple foliage and early...

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Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is an excellent lawn grass choice for New Zealand homeowners seeking a dark green, tough, and attractive lawn. It is widely used by ready...

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A spectacular Magnolia 'Felix' tree with masses of bright pink flowers.

Magnolia Felix

Magnolia 'Felix' is a striking deciduous tree bred in New Zealand, known for its massive, rich pink flowers up to 30 cm wide that bloom in early...

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Magnolia Heaven Scent (Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent)

Magnolia soulangeana Heaven Scent is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink flowers through late winter and early spring. These...

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Viburnum Emerald Lustre

Viburnum Emerald Lustre features pink flower buds that open to reveal clusters of mildly fragrant, white-light pink flowers during winter and early...

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Prunus Pendula Rosea

Prunus subhirtella Pendula Rosea is a variety of Flowering Cherry grown for its impressive flowering and pendulous growth habit. This tree produces...

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Camellia Spring Festival

Camellia Spring Festival produces showy, semi-double, shell pink flowers. These appear from winter through spring and are complemented with glossy...

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Michelia 'Inspiration' white flowers and dark green foliage.

Michelia Inspiration

Michelia 'Inspiration' is a compact evergreen tree admired for its glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white flowers that bloom from late winter...

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Clivia Santa Barbara (Natal Lily)

Clivia Santa Barbara is an herbaceous perennial grown for its impressive blooms. Clusters of large and showy, bright orange-red flowers are borne on...

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Organic Fertiliser (Organic Fertiliser)

Organic Boost is an organic fertiliser for soil and plants that has been crafted entirely from organically certified products. These ingredients...

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Prunus mume The Geisha

Prunus mume 'The Geisha', commonly known as Japanese Apricot, is a deciduous tree celebrated for its delightful fragrance and early winter blooms...

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Viburnum Emerald Beauty

Viburnum Emerald Beauty is a popular variety due to its impressive foliage and showy flowers. Purple-pink flower buds open to reveal showy clusters...

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Neem Granules in a 10 kg bag.

Neem Granules

Neem granules are an all-natural soil conditioner made from processed neem seed cake, designed to improve soil structure and boost plant health...

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Pachyphytum oviferum (Moonstones)

Commonly known as Moonstones, this is a short-stemmed succulent with impressive foliage. It produces a rosette of thick, stone like, grey leaves as...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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Prunus autumnalis Rosea

Prunus Autumnalis Rosea is a popular variety of Flowering Cherry due to its stunning blooms and long flowering. It features semi-double, pale-pink...

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Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

Why Kikuyu Grass Is A Top Choice For NZ Lawns

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Camellia 'Black Magic' red flower.

Camellia Black Magic

Camellia Black Magic produces dark, velvet red, semi-double flowers from spring through early summer. This evergreen produces semi-glossy, green...

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An established Libertia ixioides plant with green and orange leaves and masses of white flowers.

Libertia ixioides

Libertia ixioides, commonly known as Mikoikoi, is a striking New Zealand native perennial with stiff, sword-like leaves in shades of green, bronze...

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A lovely Magnolia 'Lennei alba' specimen tree covered in white flowers.

Magnolia Lennei Alba

Magnolia 'Lennei Alba', commonly known as Saucer Magnolia, bears masses of large, showy, semi-double, fragrant, ivory-white flowers that are borne on...

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The best new lawn fertiliser in NZ.

New Lawn Fertiliser

Establishing a new lawn requires the proper nutrients to ensure robust root development and healthy growth. Our New Lawn Fertiliser, featuring...

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Cornus florida Spring Song

Cornus florida Spring Song is a deciduous shrub grown for its colourful flowering in spring. At this time, masses of showy, rose-pink flowers are...

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Viola hederacea (Australian Violet)

Viola hederacea is a ground covering plant that features lush foliage and pretty flowers. It produces green leaves which are held densely and spreads...

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A beautiful Magnolia 'Black Tulip' tree covered in dark pink-purple flowers.

Magnolia Black Tulip

Magnolia ‘Black Tulip’ is a dramatic deciduous magnolia bred in New Zealand, showcasing large, goblet‑shaped flowers up to 15 cm across in a rich...

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Orange Best Seedless

The Best Seedless Orange is a standout citrus variety renowned for its juicy, sweet fruit and virtually no seeds. This makes it the perfect choice...

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Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

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Magnolia denudata

Magnolia denudata, commonly known as the Lily Tree or Yulan Magnolia, is a deciduous tree admired for its large, fragrant, creamy white flowers that...

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Pratia puberula Alba

Pratia puberula Alba, commonly known as the White Star Creeper, is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy ground cover. The small leaves on this...

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The best lawn fertiliser in NZ with moss killer.

Lawn Fertiliser

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Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

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