Top Easter Tasks

Long weekends are a great time to get stuck into the garden.

Plant winter veges, harvest autumn fruit for homemade chutneys, pop in some beautiful spring bulbs and get the kids involved in the fun.

Plant beautiful bulbs

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths or freesias – whatever your favourite bloom, planting spring bulbs now will fill your garden with colour and fragrance come spring. Autumn is the ideal time to get them in the ground and give them a good feed. Popular varieties can sell out quickly, so head to your local garden centre or online stores like NZ Bulbs early.

Read our top picks and tips for beautiful bulbs here.

Grow more food

Replenish nutrients lost over the busy growing months by adding compost and sheep pellets. It’s a great way to give your autumn and winter crops a healthy start.

Check out top veges, flowers, herbs and fruit to plant now below:

Plant fruit faves

You can’t beat the aroma and flavour of fresh feijoas. Hardy and easy to grow, this Kiwi favourite rewards you with a bounty of fruit from autumn through early winter.

Planting in autumn gives feijoa roots time to establish over winter, ready for a strong burst of growth come spring. Choose a variety and plant in a sunny spot using Tui Citrus & Fruit Mix.

It’s also the perfect time to plant citrus - think lemons, limes, oranges and mandarins. Pop them in the garden with Tui Citrus & Fruit Mix, or grow in pots using Tui Pot Power. For best results follow our Citrus Growing Guide. 

Restore your lawn

Autumn is the ideal time to sow a lush new lawn or give your existing one a boost. Follow our step by step guide to achieve a thick, healthy lawn.

Need to fix bare spots? Restore your lawn’s look with the easy-to-use Tui Superstrike Lawn Seed Patch Pack. 

Now’s also the time to feed your lawn - well-fed grass grows strong and helps crowd out weeds. Apply Tui LawnForce® All Purpose or Tui LawnForce® Rapid Green for great results.

Pruning time

Once you’ve harvested summer’s bounty, it’s a great time to give your fruit trees a tidy-up. Pruning helps keep them healthy and productive. Key reasons to prune include reducing the tree’s size for easier picking, removing dead or diseased branches, and improving sunlight and airflow to help prevent pests and disease.

Once your nectarines, peaches, and plums have finished fruiting, it’s time to prune. Shape the tree and remove any dead or diseased branches to keep it healthy. For more tips, check out our Fruit Pruning Guide.

Get the kids involved

Getting kids into the garden is a great way to spark their curiosity about nature and where food comes from.

Start with fast-growing crops to keep them engaged - radish, lettuce, silverbeet, and spinach are all great picks. Add a splash of colour with easy-to-grow flowers like pansies, petunias, and polyanthus for extra fun.

• DIY herb project: Upcycle tin cans to create your very own herb garden for fresh herbs at your fingertips - click here for the guide
• Create a pallet garden: a wall garden using a pallet is the perfect way to maximise space and grow lots of your own fresh food - click here for the guide

Harvest delights

Got an abundance of autumn produce? Turn your harvest into something delicious with our recipe collection - think chutneys, sauces, and sweet treats!

Finally, don’t forget to take a moment to sit back, relax, and enjoy your garden. You’ve earned it!