Managing your plant, lawn and garden irrigation needs isn’t rocket science — mostly it involves using common sense. But you do have to understand and pay attention to some basic facts: Different plants have different water needs. Soils have different water-holding capacities. Sprinkler systems differ. Some plants have a protective layer of mulch, and As…
Read moreWe will be closing for 2018 at 4.30pm on the 22nd of December and re-opening on the 9th January 2019 at 8am. Please get all South Island delivery orders in by the end of this week- that’s Friday the 7th Dec. Please get all North Island delivery orders in by the end of next…
Read moreI’ve had some feedback about confusion existing within the environment symbols on each species page. I can definitely see what the problem is and will put it on the list for my website guy to deal with when he gets back from his summer holidays overseas, mid January. Essentially we have some conflicting advice within…
Read moreAnd this is exactly what the Monstera deliciosa is. If only Igor were in charge. We could all relax. The Swiss Cheese plant or Monstera deliciosa is back in charge, the master of the universal interiorscape plant boom -it’s retro good looks and rampant growth has got everyone who loves their indoor plants excited. Click…
Read moreBig news on very big stock. We have a range of boxed Ponytail palms, Kentia, Dwarf Date, Quito Mountain Coconut, Majestics, Dragon and Black Bamboo which are coming into the nursery at heights between 2 metres and 5 metres. These trees are all at a mature landscape grade height, age and size ideally suited for…
Read more“What’s your best price?” I get asked this question surprisingly less often than I used to. And I am thankful for that for a variety of different reasons of which I will share below. As a consumer I’ve found myself only asking that question in jest, after I’ve developed a gentle convivial rapport with the…
Read moreSpring is only 6 weeks away and it’s time to take stock on your plant health before the temperatures ramp up and there’s an infestation which could require a chemical control. Here are some links below to a couple of archived posts on mealy bug and scale. Two of the most common examples of insect…
Read moreJust a quick ‘heads up’ maintenance post. If you can’t sing never fear- crank the stereo and the plants will sway in delight on a crispy thin sun winters day. Just watch the overnight temps because they are plummeting here- it is very much a cold winter. Use sheets and blankets for your half hardy…
Read moreIt’s all about colour, textural interest, contrasts & connections….and conversation points! The floor of the garden is often overlooked for the first or second time gardener mainly due to the initial expense of big tree purchases & many times due to lack of confidence & experience. We at Coast Palms say ‘Be Brave, Be Bold,…
Read moreWe’ve had plenty of really nice feedback on our sale. Lots of new customers taking the opportunity to do a total garden purchase for new homes as well as many gardening friends coming in to do a wee purchase to spruce up a tired or bland spot. It’s been awesome and invigorating for me and…
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