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34 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Gardening Thursday May 10 2018 Local News Now The Star Fire rages, homes at risk GARDENING ADVICE with Not only can trees and shrubs provide numerous practical benefits like shade and privacy, but they are also a wonderful way to soften and transform unsightly spaces or views in the garden. When planting shrubs and trees, always use plenty of Daltons Compost and add in a Daltons Premium Planter Tabs to give them the best start. With existing trees and shrubs, make sure to regularly fertilise them to further enhance the health of the plant and its foliage. ANSWER QUESTION Being a rebuild in Christchurch we lifted, relocated and replanted to our new garden, all of our Buxus Sempervirens hedging on the same site. Over the summer some of the Buxus hedging have turned from a lush green to a rusty, orange colour, a few have died off. Can you tell us why this is happening and how to rectify this problem? Today’s winning question came from Cathie McGrath. Congratulations! It is quite likely that a combination of factors has led to the problems you have experienced with your transplanted Buxus Sempervirens. Firstly, there is what is termed “transplanting shock”. While Buxus can usually be successfully transplanted, if the young feeding roots dry out before the plant has become re-established, the foliage will often turn yellow, and then bronze. Secondly, if the plants become defi cient in nutrients, especially nitrogen, the foliage will slowly turn from dark green to matte green, and then eventually to bronze. Thirdly, while Buxus plants do not requires excessive watering, if they become dry over summer they will display the symptoms you describe. Do not be disheartened! Commence applications of a good quality, mostly nitrogen fertiliser such as Controlled Daltons Goldcote Landscape and Garden in mid-October and continue applying through to mid-December. Sheep pellets placed near the base of Buxus plants will also help promote strong growth and deep green coloured foliage. Other products to try: Garden Time Chicken and Sheep Pellets or Daltons Premium Tree & Shrub Fertiliser. For more information and expert advice, check out How to Guides at www.daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides We have a Daltons Tree Planting Pack to giveaway! This pack is valued at $80 and contains: • 2x Daltons Boosted Compost • Daltons Premium Tree & Shrub Fertiliser • Daltons Organic Bio-Fungicide Granules • PLUS a pair of comfortable, versatile Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products (www.omniproducts.co.nz) $80 PRIZE PACK! Send us your gardening question to be in to win! BE IN TO WIN! Email your question and glove size to: chchstar@daltons.co.nz Entries must be received by 16 th May 2018 Keep up to date with landscaping LANDSCAPING IS a wonderful pastime enjoyed by many. It provides a natural beauty and needs no ornaments or other attractive items to help achieve its magnificence. What it does need, however, is a little TLC from you and great ideas to keep the landscape design ever changing and up to date. Landscape design is an art that not only gives you the freedom to express yourself, but also makes your home more beautiful and inviting. There are many methods of landscape design to explore. You can trim your hedges or bushes in a decorative manner. For instance, you may want to cut every other hedge a foot shorter than the next to produce a rolling effect. You could also put a large decorative fountain in the middle of your yard. This is a costly option but, if you can afford it, looks gorgeous. If you are considering landscape design, or have already dabbled in it a bit, you know the importance of working with an experienced landscaper. For information on finding a professional in your area, check out the internet. TASTEFUL: A fountain will transform your backyard. growing with you SprIng Is here – It’S Sow Time how to get the best results from seeds and seedlings 100% NatIve In The capItal Unravelling the secrets of Otari-wilton Bush The New Zealand landscape awards The people behind the projects $7.90 incl. GST ISSN 2423-0219 Save our roSeS How a rose register is protecting our heritage September 2016 | 100% It’s time to grow! New look and more content than ever! MeeT LeSTer Brice A Garden coach auckland Botanic GardenS Why we love our public grounds now bigger than ever The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty SubScribe from $43. 50* *6 issues/6 months SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 www.gaRdeNER.kiwI naTiVe planT nursery Trees for CanTerbury speCialisTs in • Groundcovers • Ferns • Grasses • Small to big sized shrubs • Shelterbelts • ALL grades • Expert advice • Planting now Ask us about Super Gold Card discounts Helping our community grow 42 Charlesworth Street Ph/Fax (03) 982-1028 OPEN 7 DAYS www.treesforcanterbury.org.nz
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