Total Gardening

Total Gardening With over 35 years experience gardening and landscaping Total Gardening has been in business for over 22 years.

Afternoon all,This wind is driving me insane.It took out one of the sheds windows so it looks like I will be up a ladder...
04/09/2026

Afternoon all,
This wind is driving me insane.
It took out one of the sheds windows so it looks like I will be up a ladder as soon as it stops to replace the window.
That will be fun.
I have some seed potatoes coming in next week.
I have order,
Desiree, Agria, Iiam Hardy, Nadine and some Rocket.
There was limited stock this year but if you want something I don't have just ask and if we can get it for you we will.
We will be bringing our seedling in about the end of September
as it is still a bit cold some nights.
Stay safe with this wind.
Remember to water well when the wind stops as the wind is drying everything out.

Morning all,I started back last week just part time and when I got home the first day someone would not let me out of hi...
04/08/2026

Morning all,
I started back last week just part time and when I got home the first day someone would not let me out of his sight.
As of the 10th of August, we will be back to our normal hours.
TUESDAY TO SUNDAY 9am to 4 pm.
I would like to thank everyone who sent good wishes to me over these last 8 weeks.
Please don't cut back your evergreen plants just yet as it will expose soft growth that can be damaged by frost which after this cold spell, we will be sure to have. The end of August will be early enough.
You can start on your roses now also deciduous trees.
Make sure you remove all diseased pruning's and leaves from around your roses, so they won't get infected again, either burn or remove from your property don't compost it.
Remember we sell,
COMPOST, GARDEN MIX, POTTING MIX, FROST FLOOR BARK, MULCH BARK.
ALSO, BUILDERS MIX, 20ML PEBBLE, LIME, 20/40ML PEBBLE.
We sell the compost, garden mix, potting mix and barks all in either bags or by the tractor bucket which is a 1/3 of a meter.
We sell all the pebbles, lime and builders mix by the scoop.
We can bag up the stones but because they are very heavy, we do them in half bags and would like a bit of time to bag them.
We can deliver but there is a charge to cover our fuel and time.
I hope you are keeping warm and planning your spring planting.

Wow what a day the fruit trees are flying out the door.we still have some left, but they are going fast.Remember we are ...
25/06/2026

Wow what a day the fruit trees are flying out the door.
we still have some left, but they are going fast.
Remember we are shutting at 3 during the week and 12 on Sunday.

Here is the list of trees we have. We kept it to the trees that customer's ask for over the year.We are at 20 Coughlan r...
24/06/2026

Here is the list of trees we have.
We kept it to the trees that customer's ask for over the year.
We are at 20 Coughlan rd Waipukurau.
Remember the change of hours while I am away.
Tuesday to Saturday 9 to 3
Sunday 9 to 12.
It all looks good for me to be back around the week of the 20th July.

At last, the fruit trees have come in.Lance has put them all out ready for you to come and pick out what you need.The tr...
24/06/2026

At last, the fruit trees have come in.
Lance has put them all out ready for you to come and pick out what you need.
The trees are bare rooted at the moment so get in now before this rain and get them into the ground.
They are $45.00 dollars each, but when we bag them up, they will be $55.00 each.
It will be a great time to get them planted while the ground is still warm, and this rain will make it easy digging.

Morring all,Well, it's been one week one day since my operation, and I am coming along well.I had one very happy cat whe...
15/06/2026

Morring all,
Well, it's been one week one day since my operation, and I am coming along well.
I had one very happy cat when I got home and there was no way he was letting me go anywhere.
This is a nice bit of rain pity its cold with it, that will slow growth down.
Our fruit tree will be here in the next couple of weeks they will be $45.00 bare rooted then $55.00 bagged up.
They will be no holds unless paid for.
When planting the bare rooted trees make sure you make the hole large enough and mix some compost with the soil you that you have dug out. Don't just fill the hole up with compost as this will not be firm enough.
If any of the roots are broken clean them up with a clean cut.
This will help to protect the tree the same applies to the branches.
I hope to be back on my feet soon and back making Lances life hell.

well, I had Kerry from Ruahine animal rescue draw the winner of the meter garden mix and the lucky winner was Cindy Foga...
25/05/2026

well, I had Kerry from Ruahine animal rescue draw the winner of the meter garden mix and the lucky winner was Cindy Fogarty.
It's Two weeks yesterday till I go under the knife.
Our compost and garden mixes are $8.00 a bag and potting mix and super soil is $9.00 a bag.
All my products are from Bio Rich in Napier.
We do all the products in bulk, and can deliver.
When I am away with my knee remember Lance will be here but will be closing at 3pm Tuesday to Saturday and at lunch time Sunday.

Moring all,Don't worry lance they will come.Well after 30 years of answering questions from customer's and helping them ...
22/05/2026

Moring all,
Don't worry lance they will come.
Well after 30 years of answering questions from customer's and helping them understand the complexities of gardening I had someone ask to buy PH.
You can't buy a product called PH the letters stand for potential of hydrogen it's a measurement that indicates how acidic or alkaline is in the soil.
the PH scale runs between 0 to 14.
Neutral is PH of 7
Acidic is below 7.
Alkaline is above 7.
If your soil is too Acidic plants have trouble taking up nutrient's they need, the same applies if it too high.
Plants have different nutrient need.
You can change your soil by adding either an acid fertilizer like you use for azaleas and camellias or an alkaline fertilizer like you use for roses.
You can buy gauges that show what your PH is plus show the moisture content as well. They are not that dear on sites like Temu at a good price.

Morning all,Well, I have made it.Today is 30 years since I opened.I have been through 2 floods 4 operation the 5th comin...
18/05/2026

Morning all,
Well, I have made it.
Today is 30 years since I opened.
I have been through 2 floods 4 operation the 5th coming up on the 8 of June.
I have landscaped around this area and up to Taupo, Napier and as far north as Wairoa for over 40 plus years.
Anyone who shops with us this week will go in the draw for one meter of garden mix.
all you have to do is put your name and phone number on the paper by the purple bag and drop it in the bag.
We will draw it Tuesday morning and ring the winner and post it on face book.
Thanks to all the customs over the years that have supported me.

morning all,Well, the 19th of May, it will be 30 years since I started total gardening but 45 years landscaping in centr...
12/05/2026

morning all,
Well, the 19th of May, it will be 30 years since I started total gardening but 45 years landscaping in central Hawkes bay and around the area.
I would like to thank all of my loyal customers how have stayed with me all these years
It makes you feel old when the children of some of your yearly customers have grown up had children of their own and are setting up their first home.
I have been very lucky that I have lance to hold the fort when I am on the road picking up fresh stock, so my product is always fresh.
I have my date for my knee operation it is the 8th of June
So, from the 8th of June to the end of July, we will be closing at 3pm Tuesday to Saturday and at 12 o'clock Sundays.
Lance will be here holding everything together.
Over this time our fruit tree should come in they will be $45.00 bare rooted and when we bag them up, they will be $55.00.
Good gardening,
Jenny.

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20 Coughlan Road
Waipukurau
4200

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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