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22 Thursday October 25 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi The Star ardening Food is easy to grow Look after your mower FOR MANY years, Labour Weekend has been the traditional time for planting out a full range of summer vegetables and flowers. Hopefully, you have planned ahead and prepared your soil ready for planting. If not, then add in plenty of compost or garden mix and combine well with your existing soil before you plant out. There is something special about growing your own vegetables – watching them grow from seed/seedling to a scrumptious crop through your own tender loving care might be why they taste better. No matter how big or small the space available; you can successfully grow veges in regular garden beds, raised beds or in pots and containers. Tasty vegetables to plant now include beans, beetroot, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, onions, peas, pumpkin, radish, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes and zucchini, not to mention the great range of lettuces available. If space really is an issue, there are plenty of dwarf varieties you can grow. For plants that need support like tomatoes or beans, put your support stakes/struc- TASTY: Vegetables to plant now include corn. It is easy to grow and tastes great when barbecued. tures in place before you plant other beneficial insects to aid your young plant – so you don’t pollination. disturb the roots later on. Use old Fresh herbs can also now be pantyhose to tie plants to support structures – they are soft, so chives, dill, marjoram, mint, safely planted, such as basil, won’t damage the stem. oregano, parsley, sage, tarragon, Summer flowering annuals thyme and rosemary. They can can also be planted now in be grown successfully in containers or in the garden, preferring a either beds or large containers. Flower varieties to grow are hot, free-draining site. alyssum, aster, cornflower, As trees and shrubs come into cosmos, livingstone daisy, lobelia, spring growth, fertilise. marigold, nemesia, portulaca, Citrus trees should be fed with petunia, statice, salvia, stock, a specific citrus fertiliser. sunflowers and zinnia – to name Do not apply fertiliser in very just a few. dry hot conditions such as the Also, think about planting peak of summer when plants some varieties in your vegetable can suffer from heat or moisture garden to help attract bees and stress. WITH THE mowing season upon us, it’s time to make sure your lawn mower is as ready as you are to tackle those lawn care chores. A regular, simple maintenance programme to keep your mower performing at its best and to extend its useful life. Just follow this easy checklist: •Change the oil Oil is the engine’s lifeblood that removes contaminants, lubricates parts and dissipates heat. That’s why it’s important to make sure the crankcase contains an adequate supply of fresh oil. Before changing the oil, run the engine for several minutes until it warms up. Then, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and drain the oil into a pan or similar container. Refill the crankcase with high quality detergent oil that has a SG/CD classification on the label. Take the used oil to a local recycling center. It’s environmentally unfriendly-and illegalto dump used motor oil on the ground or into a storm drain. •Check the air filter Your air-cooled engine needs a constant supply of clean air. If your mower engine takes a disposable paper filter, simply replace it with a new filter. If the engine requires a foam-type filter, remove the sponge from the filter assembly, soak it in kerosene and squeeze it dry. Then apply a few drops of clean oil into the sponge and place it back in the filter assembly. •Use fresh fuel Petrol turns stale after about 60 days and can form gum in your engine’s carburettor, resulting in expensive repairs. Eliminate the problem by routinely filling your engine’s tank with fresh fuel. If petrol must remain in the tank for a prolonged period of time, add a fuel stabiliser to keep it fresh and to ensure a clean fuel system that leads to easier starting. •Sharpen the blade Think about what a dull razor does to your face or legs when shaving. Similarly, a dull mower blade can bruise, bend and damage your lawn, making it susceptible to disease. After disconnecting the spark plug, examine the blade for wear or damage. Have it professionally sharpened at least once annually. •Keep things clean While you’re checking the blade, remove any dirt and caked-on grass under the mower. Squirt vegetable oil cooking spray underneath to reduce clipping build-up and to prevent rust. ANNUAL PLANT SALE SAVE up to 60% on thousands of selected plants Visit southernwoods.co.nz/sale for details Last chance to grab a bargain - Ends 28 October Includes Natives, Hedging, Grasses, Specimen Trees, Perennials, Forestry & Fruit Open every day from 9am to 5pm, with plenty of helpful staff! Deals instore only. ENDS 5PM SUNDAY 28 Corner SH1 & Robinsons Road Chch - 0800 800 352
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi 23 Thursday October 25 2018 Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk GARDENING with ADVICE We’re about to QUESTION move into our new home which means a new garden. Yay! I love gardening and I’m looking forward to growing all sorts. Which type of garden is best for planting veggies/ herbs e.g raised or flat garden and how do you layer the soil (e.g mix the soil with a garden mix or just soil and then garden mix at top end?) Advice on best type of soil and garden mix to use will be much appreciated. Today’s winning question came from Shonam Kumar. Congratulations! Establishing a new veggie garden is always an exciting prospect! For ease of access ANSWER when planting, caring and harvesting, a raised vegetable garden is ideal. Raise the soil level by using railway sleepers or bricks etc to about 300mm high and fill with Daltons Garden Time Compost and existing soil (mixed well). If you decide to go with something bigger like a planter box, you will need to fill it with a mixture of Daltons Garden Time Vegetable Mix or Daltons Garden Time Planting Mix, and Daltons Garden Time Compost. The site of your garden is critical - it needs full sun during the growing season, shelter from cold, strong southerlies and to be in a well-drained part of the garden. Apply side dressings of Daltons Garden Time Vegetable Fertiliser throughout the growing period and add a layer of mulch during the hot, dry summer months to improve water retention. At the end of the season plant the area with a green manure crop e.g. mustard, which can be dug in late winter to improve the organic content of your soil. You can also purchase Daltons Premium Garden Mix in bulk from your local Bunnings store. For more gardening advice and tips, check out our Growing How to Summer Vegetables guide at www.daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides You can never go wrong growing your own juicy tomatoes. Whether you prefer heirloom, cherry, beefsteak or low acidic, there is a variety to suit your tastes and garden. We have a Daltons Tomato Care Pack to give away which have everything you need to grow tasty tomatoes. Each pack is valued at $80 and contains: • 2 x Garden Time Tomato Mix • Garden Time Tomato Fertiliser 1.5kg • Daltons Organic Bio-Fungicide Granules • Besgrow Coir Mulch 60L • PLUS a pair of comfortable, versatile Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products (www.omniproducts.co.nz) BE IN TO WIN! Send us your gardening question to be in to win! $80 PRIZE PACK! Email your question and glove size to: chchstar@daltons.co.nz Entries must be received by 31st October 2018 Visit URBANPaving this weekend and receive Our retail price of all Landscaping Supplies While Stocks Last Excludes paving and concrete products OPEN DAY WEEKEND! This Sat & Sun 27th & 28th October 8am - 5pm TASTY Sausage Sizzle Concrete Handcast for the KIDS For all your Garden and Landscaping Supplies • Landscape Supplies • Bark • Stones • Bio Blend • Vege & Garden Grow Check out our latest range of HIRE EQUIPMENT BROUGHS RD LOGISTICS DR SAWYERS ARMS RD SAWYERS ARMS RD SAWYERS ARMS RESERVE GREYWACKE RD JOHNS RD JOHNS RD 575 Sawyers Arms Rd. Phone 359 8625. OPEN 7 DAYS. www.urbanpaving.co.nz
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