http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.queenstownnursery.co.nz en-us Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:01:25 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/167826/5-tough-native-plants-to-attract-birds-and-bees-in-central-otago/ Gardening in Central Otago isn't for the faint-hearted. Between baking, dry summers and bone-chilling winter frosts, plants need serious grit to survive, let alone thrive. But if you're looking to create a garden that hums with local birdlife and native pollinators, you don't have to compromise on toughness.By choosing hardy New Zealand natives adapted to harsh climates, you can build a resilient, low-maintenance garden that provides year-round food and shelter for our local wildlife. Here are f... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post167826 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/167009/where-our-plants-go-wooing-tree-development-cromwell/ When designing a modern residential streetscape in Central Otago, selecting the right landscaping plants is all about balancing architectural beauty with extreme climate resilience. A prime example of this is the streetscape planting within the premium Wooing Tree residential development in Cromwell.For this project, the landscape design features two incredibly hardy, distinctly Central Otago native species grown and acclimated right here at Queenstown Nursery: Hebe topiaria and Muehlenbeckia as... Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post167009 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/167008/the-best-nz-native-plants-for-riparian-planting-wetland-restoration/ Photo (L to R): Juncus edgariae, Carex secta, Phormium tenax, Juncus pallidus, Phormium cookianum... Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:13:56 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post167008 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/166574/plant-focus-plants-that-handle-both-wet-and-dry-conditions/ Central Otago’s winter soils can swing wildly: waterlogged after rain, then suddenly dry. Choosing plants that can cope with both ends of the moisture spectrum is one of the simplest ways to keep a garden looking tidy and resilient year‑round.Two hardy natives stand out for their ability to shift effortlessly between wet and dry conditions:Juncus edgariae (Wiwi)One of the most adaptable natives you can plant. Wiwi moves easily between wetland conditions and drought, forming clean, upright cl... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:50:30 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post166574 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/166570/plant-focus-shrubs-for-dry-zones/ Across the Southern Lakes and Central Otago, dry, free-draining soils are the norm, not the exception. Many gardens rely on minimal irrigation, and exposed sites can challenge even the toughest species.To help clients choose with confidence, we’re introducing a new monthly series highlighting plants that thrive in specific local conditions.This month: reliable shrubs for non‑irrigated or dry zones.These proven performers handle low water, wind, frost and the lean soils typical of our region.... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:27:17 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post166570 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/166444/plant-spotlight-designing-pollinator-friendly-landscapes-in-central-otago/ Supporting local biodiversity is becoming a major focus for both residential garden designs and commercial developments. With the cooler months upon us, winter is actually the perfect time to start planning your landscape overhauls.If you are looking to design vibrant outdoor spaces that actively encourage bees, native birds and other beneficial pollinators, sourcing climate-hardy varieties from a local plant nursery is the best place to start. Choosing plants that are already adapted to our uni... Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:01:38 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post166444 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/post/166284/where-our-plants-go-buzzstop-frankton-queenstown/ One of the best parts of growing plants locally is seeing where they end up. Landscapes across Queenstown and the wider Southern Lakes region all have their own stories, and we’re starting a new series to share a few of them. First up: BuzzStop in Frankton, Queenstown — a place where bees, people and plants all meet.Owner Nick has recently planted a run of our mānuka to support his on‑site hives and future mānuka honey production. It’s a simple planting, but a meaningful one. Mānuka i... Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:33:57 +1200 http://www.queenstownnursery.co.nz/blog/#post166284