Kaalvoet in die reën… - Midrand Estates

9GardeninardeninG tips from Carel at GardeninardeninG CononCeptsThe long awaited summer has arrived and now is the time to rejuvenate your winter damagedgarden.For your lawn:• Most established lawns need approximately 30mm of water everyweek.• Where weeds are a problem it may be best to use an appropriateherbicide which should be applied before weeds have gone to seed.• Use an organic fertiliser like “Blade Runner” every 8 weeks or treatthe lawn each 6 to 8 weeks alternating with slow release 3:2:1fertiliser and LAN.For your plants/trees:• Plant new trees and shrubs using compost and bone meal orsuperphosphate.• Add compost and organic fertilisers like “Bounce Back” or“Rapid Raiser” to flower beds. Alternatively use slow release3:1:5 fertiliser for flowering trees and shrubs.• Sow summer flowering annuals or plant seedlings for colourFoto deur: Driesia Hammanin the garden.• Sow vegetables or plant seedlings, e.g. asparagus, beetroot, brinjals, broccoli, carrots,celery, cucumbers, dwarf beans, lettuces, parsley, pumpkins, radishes, tomatoes.• Inspect your irrigation system and ensure it is in good working order to avoid damage toyour garden during the summer months. Upgrade the irrigation system to ensure that allareas get the water needed because of changes to or growth in your garden.VAN DIE WEERHAAN – wanneer loop ons weer kaalvoet innie reën??Die tyd van die jaar is die vraag – wanneer reën dit weer? Sou die vraag wees, wanneer dit nadie winter weer meer as 12mm in ‘n dag reën (‘n outydse half duim) wys die geskiedenis by onsplaaslike weerstasie, die volgende in ons dorp aan:• In 2006 val die eerste goeie reën eers op 1 Nov 2006 met 18mmen op 13 Nov 2006 35mm;• In 2007 val daar reeds op 27 September 23 mm;• In 2008 word die Krugerdag storie waar en val daar 13mm op 18Oktober 2008 en 27mm op 26 Oktober 2008;• In 2009 was die reën vroeg en val daar op 28 September 200953mm;Vir meer inligting vanaf ons plaaslike weerstasie, besoek ons web-tuisteby www.midrand-estates.co.za