· Prune roses (not climbing) and spray with PestOil or Lime Sulphur to disinfect· Check pansies for mildew and moulds – spray with Antirot fungicide· Remove any citrus gall wasp – swelling on stems with holes· Spray peaches at budswell with Kocide· Prune fuchsias back by 70% after f...
Plant a bush garden, many aussie plants flower in late winter - early spring. There are a huge variety of beautiful plants in full flower in nurseries now, grevilleas, peach myrtle, green screen, banksia, not to mention the soft native grasses that are tough hardy and look great when planted en masse.Plant a magnolia: Th...
Blueberry Facts: A deciduous bush growing to 1m, fruiting from November to April, prune lightly after fruiting, requires an acid soil, yields 4kg per bush, grows 1-1.2m high, plant 50cm apart. Climate: Will take winter lows of minus 1 degree but protect from frost. Warm climates only. How to grow: We a...
How to help your garden stand up to dry spells Inspiring sun-smart and water-wise gardens are easy to achieve. Be astute, respond to the changing environment and have a blast at creating a sun-smart paradise in your own backyard. Use gravel paths so rain is absorb...
May is the last time to plant tulips for a spring display. Select a sunny spot or find a shallow pot and plant them tips pointing upwards 3cm below the surface of the soil. Water with liquid bulb food and wait for them to shoot. When they are 10cm high, water again with the bulb food.Rake up the autumn leaves and pile ...
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