Horticulture – Fork and Trowel

Climbing asparagus a major pest in Te Awa Kairangi

So it turns out that Hutt City Council has defunded its Pest Plant Programme, they used to control this and 5 other major pest plants wherever they could! So much…

J. Frericks October 3, 2023No Comments

Horticulture Science

Knowledge, skills and enthusiasm gained by teaching and leading others

August 3, 2021 | By: Enviroschools Te Upoko te Ika a Māui A history of student leadership Whilst Korokoro School is relatively new to the Enviroschools kaupapa, they are a…

J. Frericks August 3, 2021No Comments

Horticulture

Grant scheme to support indigenous habitats on private land kicks off

Hutt City Council today launched a scheme to support private landowners wanting to protect and improve indigenous plant and animal habitats on their land. Council has put aside $450,000 over…

J. Frericks June 15, 2020No Comments

Horticulture Science

Raising awareness of our native plants at Percy Scenic Reserve

Percy Scenic Reserve is playing a growing role in protecting New Zealand’s native plant species, and people from across the region can see how. The reserve is home to a…

J. Frericks March 12, 2020No Comments

Horticulture Science

Bartlett’s rātā pollination at Percy Scenic Reserve

https://youtu.be/_fOqgfzEcPM

J. Frericks December 3, 20191

Horticulture Science

Drone shows flowering on endangered tree

Council’s drones have once again proved valuable for the parks team, this time by being able to investigate whether an endangered species of tree in one of Lower Hutt’s reserves…

J. Frericks November 25, 2019No Comments

Horticulture

Celebrating Percy Scenic Reserve’s Botanical Legacy

The heritage and the ongoing conservation efforts of Percy Scenic Reserve were celebrated on its public open day on Saturday 2 November. With surprise visits from some of the past…

J. Frericks November 15, 20191

Horticulture Landscaping

Compact Entryway Garden

"I’m delighted with the work you have done, the design really works well and I’m especially pleased to have the river stones woven in so well - thank you.."

J. Frericks May 3, 2016No Comments

Horticulture Landscaping

Green Wall

This is Roy's green wall, about 15m long and 2.5m high

J. Frericks January 1, 2016No Comments