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Tuesday [Edition datE] <strong>June</strong> <strong>21</strong> <strong>2016</strong><br />
SELWYN HOME PROFESSIONALS<br />
WINTER GARDENING IDEAS<br />
Winter is a time for cleaning up the garden; raking leaves, weeding garden<br />
beds, spreading mulch and pruning winter species.<br />
SELWYN TIMES<br />
iF PlanninG to plant an area out in<br />
spring, spray it off now to ensure all<br />
unwanted weeds are eradicated then dig over<br />
and prepare the soil with compost ready for<br />
planting.<br />
This is also the time to plant fruit and<br />
deciduous specimen trees. southern Woods<br />
nursery has a great selection of field grown<br />
trees that are healed in sawdust over winter<br />
and are available to customers.<br />
Most of their plants are grown in<br />
Canterbury so hardened off to withstand<br />
local weather conditions and cope with<br />
extremes in temperature whether harsh<br />
frosts, strong westerly winds or the heat<br />
summer.<br />
if you have some pruning to do, the<br />
job will be easier with the right tools and<br />
southern Woods nursery carries a range<br />
of high quality and reliable Japanese made<br />
secateurs and pruning saws as well as italian<br />
made loppers.<br />
The nursery also sells bags of potting mix<br />
and compost, stakes of all sizes, tree webbing<br />
and ties, winter fruit tree sprays and liquid<br />
seaweed sprays.<br />
spraying with liquid seaweed will help<br />
garden plants cope with the stress of extreme<br />
cold and heat temperatures. it will slow<br />
down late autumn growth, helping protect<br />
the plant over winter. This organic spray<br />
can be applied early winter, and in early<br />
spring when it will ease seasonal transition<br />
while giving the plant protection from late<br />
frosts so apply every three to four weeks<br />
to frost tender plants such as new Zealand<br />
natives and citrus, when the plants are prone<br />
to frosts. apply. The spray comes as a 500<br />
millimetre concentrate making up to 180<br />
litres of spray.<br />
it is also a good time to browse southern<br />
Woods’ retail centre to view their winter<br />
flowering plants and wide range of<br />
deciduous trees that have vibrant bark<br />
that comes out in winter. There is also a<br />
wonderful selection of Canterbury grown<br />
natives that are hardy for local conditions<br />
though better left until spring to plant.<br />
southern Woods nursery and Garden<br />
Centre offer an on-site consultation service<br />
which is especially popular in winter as<br />
customers plan their spring planting. Why<br />
not purchase a southern Woods gift voucher<br />
for a plant or on-site consultation, a unique<br />
and ideal gift for keen gardeners or those<br />
planning a garden.<br />
The southern Woods’ team have years of<br />
experience across all areas of horticulture<br />
and are passionate about gardening. They<br />
are only too happy to assist you with your<br />
gardening queries.<br />
southern Woods is open six days a week<br />
from 8-5 weekdays and 9-5 saturdays,<br />
at 1133 Main south Road (between<br />
Templeton and Rolleston). You can also<br />
call them on 0800 800 352, email: info@<br />
southernwoods.co.nz, or order on-line at<br />
www.southernwoods.co.nz. They deliver<br />
locally as well as freight plants all around<br />
new Zealand.<br />
Southern Woods Retail & Design Consultant, Eleni Farnell<br />
Picea Pungens Glauca flowers in winter<br />
Fruit Trees<br />
In Store Now<br />
Plant your own orchard!<br />
Over 100 varieties of edible plants,<br />
Order online or visit our garden centre.<br />
Apples, Pears, Stonefruit, Berries,<br />
Nuts and many more.<br />
Winter is the time to plant fruit trees<br />
See the friendly team at Southern Woods<br />
for a free catalogue & expert advice.<br />
Liquid seaweed spray protects<br />
citrus plants from frost<br />
Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm<br />
1133 Main South Road - 0800 800 352 - southernwoods.co.nz<br />
Paving, Irrigation, Lawns, Planting, Fences, Pergolas, Water-features,<br />
Outdoor fires, Raised Vege beds, Decks, Artificial grass & more...<br />
Call Aaron & the team today! Phone: 03 3474422 or 0<strong>21</strong>542402<br />
Email: landscapeyouroutdoorspace@gmail.com<br />
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz<br />
Quality tools for tree pruning<br />
LET’S GET<br />
GARDENING<br />
INTELLIGRO OFFERS:<br />
Expert gardening advice<br />
High quality products<br />
South-Hort growing mixes<br />
VIP rewards<br />
Buy in-store and online<br />
Handy delivery service<br />
For more information,<br />
check out our website: www.igro.co.nz or visit<br />
our facebook page: www.facebook.com/igro.co.nz<br />
1394 Main South Road, Weedons<br />
info@igro.co.nz | www.igro.co.nz | Phone 03 347 9415
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