Backyard buffet Planting a garden to provide food and safe nesting places for wild birds will enhance the garden for all who live there. ... read more
Colour in the winter garden Proteas and their cousins Leucadendrons, Leucospermums, and Grevilleas are valuable shrubs in a winter garden when there is little other colour. ... read more
Plant for birds Next time you're choosing plants for your garden, spare a thought for our feathered friends. The rewards are numerous ... read more
Banksia's for birdlife The sight and sound of birds in the garden lifts the spirits and soothes the soul. Studies show that birdsong can even increase your property value. ... read more
Jewels of the garden There are not many more forgiving or versatile plants than Grevilleas. With bold, colourful and somewhat bizarre flowers, they stand out in the garden. ... read more
Welcome to the Wild Bird Café When the early settlers arrived in NZ, the dawn chorus was deafening. The loss of much of our native forest means the birdsong is less these days. But there are some helpful things we can do ... read more
Planting a future proof garden Long-lived trees, shrubs and ground covers are essential ingredients in a climate resilient garden that's easy care and easy on the planet. ... read more