September2014

September is one of the most exciting months in the garden. As the days lengthen and
temperatures rise, the garden wakes from its winter slumber. The first of the spring
bulbs appear, trees burst into bud and blossom and everything starts to grow.
There is much to be done in the garden this month.
September is the perfect time to plant a range of summer bulbs and
we have a great selection in store.
Choose Dahlias, Liliums, Canna, Oriental and Calla Lilies and Paeony
roses. Plant in the garden in a rich, free draining soil or grow in pots
in a bulb or premium potting mix.
Look out for the very popular Polygala Little Bibi – a hardy, compact shrub which is
perfect for pots or garden beds. 140mm pot $13.95
Million Bells are back – Great for borders, rockeries, pots and hanging baskets.
Add some trailing Lobelia when planting in pots for gorgeous, cascading colour.
140mm pot usually $12.95. $9.98 in September
Heavenly Hellebores are in full flower this month and looking spectacular.
They’re a wonderful addition to the garden and make a great gift.
Fabulous Fragrance – Enjoy the heady fragrance of Boronia,
Lavender, Dianthus and Daphne - all in store this month.
We’ve got heaps of fantastic new stock arriving daily - stunning plants, giftware,
outdoor pots, indoor pots, furniture, wall art, terrariums, statuary, the list goes on -
come down and have a look at all of our fabulous offerings - you’ll be glad you did.
We’ve got a HUGE 30% off all of our bare root roses, fruit trees & ornamental trees.
Hurry in - only while stocks last!

Plant out seedlings for a wide range of herbs and vegetables. It is still a little early for
tomatoes, cucumbers, capsicums, squash potatoes and pumpkins if you live in cold,
frosty areas so we recommend you keep them in a hothouse at this stage.
Sow seeds for spring and summer vegetables and flowers.
Feed shrubs, trees, edibles and potted plants.
Give your lawns some TLC – weed and feed, apply lawn food or spray with Kleen
Lawn if the weeds are taking over. Use a Moss Killer if this is a problem and keep an
eye out for Corbie grubs.
Apply slow release fertiliser to all plants
Dig in manures, blood and bone and compost to vegetable beds.
Cut back perennials after the last frost and they will reward you
with fresh new growth and flowers.
Sprinkle iron chelate around azaleas, gardenia, grevillea, daphne,
leucospermum and banksia - they’ll thank you for it.
Lightly trim camellias, azaleas and other ornamental trees when they finish flowering
to improve shape. If azaleas have become unruly, cut them back to a third of their
original size.
Plant hanging baskets with Petunias, Nemesias or summer flowering
annuals this month. Use Weta Pot & Basket shaker pack at planting
time to prevent your baskets from drying out on a hot day.
Buy a pot of Boronia and sit it near a doorway or window and enjoy the heady
fragrance. It is much cheaper and lasts much longer than a bunch of flowers.
Attend one of Stoneman’s Saturday morning workshops for practical advice and
inspiration
Plant potatoes after the last frosts in your area.
Think you don’t have the room to grow potatoes?
Try our fantastic potato Grow Bags - they’re super
easy & take up hardly any space. $22.95 pk of 2

You invest a lot of time & money into creating an attractive & bountiful
garden & a bit of regular care & attention will help to keep it in
peak condition.
Feeding : Most of your plants need to be fed twice a year, ideally at the beginning of
spring & again in the late summer or autumn. Use plants Plus Fertilisers which you
spread around under the plant & water in well or a slow release fertiliser such as
Osmocote/ Ferticote. Use speciality foods for Roses, Azaleas & Camellias & Fruit &
Citrus trees. Use a liquid fertiliser such as Seasol or a Seasol / Powerfeed mix at least
once a month. Mix in a watering can & pour over the foliage & soil or potting mix.
Watering : Check on the water requirements of the plant & ensure that they receive
regular watering. Watering systems & drippers are easy to install & we can help get
you started. For pots & gardens that are not watered regularly, consider using a
water saving product.
Mulching : Most plants benefit from being well mulched. This helps to suppress
weeds which steal both water & nutrients from your plants & also stops the water
from evaporating from the surface on our long, hot summer days. It is beneficial to
apply mulch before the ground becomes hard & dry.
1. Corby grubs can now be an issue, showing up as bare patches in the lawn.
Treat with Munns Lawn Grub Killer.
2. Moss can also be a problem in the lawn since we have had so much rain lately.
If so, treat with Moss Killer/Lawn Food.
3. To prevent mildew & black spot on the new growth of roses, implement a spray
regime using a milk & water mix - 6 parts water to 1 part milk. It really does
work & is so much kinder to the environment!
4. Aphids can also be a problem on new growth, particularly on roses.
Spray with pyrethrum or Confidor.
5. Don’t forget to spray for leaf curl - keep an eye on the buds on peach &
nectarine trees & spray as they swell, but before they open.
Give a second spray 10 to 14 days later.
7. Colonies of ants in potted plants can harm root growth. Immerse the whole pot
in a bucket of water for a few hours, or overnight.
8. Mulching is a great weed prevention & control strategy, if the mulch is thick
enough. It’s best to lay down several sheets of newspaper on dampened soil &
top it off with 5-15cm of mulch.
9. Hard, clay soils is difficult to cultivate. Incorporate lots of organic matter & add
gypsum. Gypsum makes the soil more friable as well as adds minerals for plant
nutrition. Make sure you use natural gypsum (& not builder’s gypsum).
10. Watch out for aphids. They can cause lots of damage but are easily banished
with a pyrethrum spray, if spotted early.

A terrarium is the ultimate low maintenance indoor garden and need only
minimal maintenance once they are established. You should regularly
check that the light and moisture levels are adequate, and tip prune any
overgrown plants.
You should place your terrarium in a brightly lit spot a metre or more from a window.
Do not place you terrarium in direct sunlight.
You can tell that your light source is sufficient if your plants are growing straight and
symmetrically and appear healthy.
Turn your terrarium periodically to keep plant growth even and prevent them from
becoming lopsided.
We’ve got everything you need to make your own beautiful terrarium from quirky giant
light bulb terrariums & miniature figurines to sphagnum moss and decorative gravels,
so come down and see us and grab a free fact sheet which tells you everything you
need to know about creating your own beautiful terrarium or come to our free
Terrarium Workshop - details below.
Tip: Don’t over-water a terrarium.
It is better to have the terrarium too dry than
too wet, as excessive water is very difficult to remove).
Terrariums are low-maintenance indoor gardens that make a beautiful centrepiece for
any table and are a great gift idea.
Not sure how to make it happen?
Join Tracey as she shows you how to create your own mini landscape in a step by step
process - perfect for beginners.
When: 10:15 am on Saturday, 6th September 2014
Please email us at jo@stonemans.com.au to register
Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 8.30am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Public Holidays: 9.00am - 4.00pm
94 Grove Rd. Glenorchy
Phone: 03 6273 0611
Fax: 03 62723569
www.stonemans.com.au