The Star: June 13, 2019

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The Star Thursday June 13 2019
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GARDENING ADVICE
Today’s winning question came from
F. Humphreys. Congratulations!
I purchased a property three
Q years ago with a small urban
garden containing several
native and exotic mature trees.
These are under-planted with younger
exotic trees and shrubs, including a tree
pansy, ginkgo and Japanese maple.
I believe the tree pansy is struggling
for enough light and water in its
current position, as I have yet to see it
flower. When would be the best time to
move it, and what position, conditions
and treatment do they prefer?
JUNE BRINGS the start of rain
and cold weather, but there is still
plenty to do in the garden such as
pruning and planting trees.
Here are some top tasks to keep
you busy and warm.
Now is the time to start
planting any pip and stone
fruit trees. New young trees
are now available in garden
centres; ensure you select healthy
looking specimens. Consider
your planting areas carefully,
making sure your young tree has
full exposure to the sun and is
sheltered from strong prevailing
winds.
For existing pip and stone fruit
trees, you can now begin pruning.
Try to keep the tree height under
3m to allow for easier harvesting
and netting of trees where birds
are a problem.
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June is also a safe time to plant
new ornamental trees and shrubs.
Planting technique is important
While your specific pansy tree, Cercis canadensis
‘Forest Pansy,’ will grow as an understory plant
among larger trees, it will be much happier in an
open, sunny position that is sheltered from strong
prevailing winds and where the soil is free draining.
Wait until the tree is completely dormant (when all leaves have
dropped), before beginning the transplant process. This can
be carried out quite safely by digging 500mm away from the
trunk and deep enough to not overly damage the root system.
Have the new planting site prepared prior to transplanting,
well dug over with fresh compost incorporated into the
existing soil and drop in a Daltons Premium Planter Tab.
Firm the plant into position and water thoroughly. You may
need to stake the tree until the new roots take hold.
This is also an ideal time to carry out any pruning that
is required. Tree pansies sometimes have ‘crowded
branches’ and some careful pruning can help promote a
more attractive tree.
Read our How to Grow guide for more advice:
www.daltons.co.nz/how-to-guides
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products visit www.daltons.co.nz
June/July are the best months to plant, relocate and prune roses (once dormant). Choose a
spot in the garden with plenty of sun, that is not crowded by other plants or trees, as good air
flow reduces the risk of rose pests and diseases. Feed with Daltons Premium Rose Fertiliser
for strong, healthy blooms.
We have a prize pack to give away valued at $80 which includes 2 x Garden Time
Planting Mix, Daltons Premium Rose Fertiliser and 2 x Daltons Premium Flower
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to allow new plants to thrive
in both climatic extremes for
example wet winters and hot dry
summers. Also incorporate plenty
of compost into the soil when
planting new specimens. Spread
compost around existing trees
and shrubs to give them a boost.
Continue to keep sowing and
planting winter veges such as
broccoli, cabbage cauliflower,
peas and spinach to ensure a
continuous supply.
Protect empty garden beds by
sowing green manure crops for
example lupins.
They protect the top soil from
wind and water erosion and add
organic matter back to the soil
when dug in. Wait until they are
about 15-20cm high then chop up
with a spade as you dig them back
into the soil.
Prune roses when all the
leaves have fallen and apply a
winter clean up spray of copper
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19th June ‘19
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oxychloride or lime sulphur
after pruning. Remove and
destroy any diseased wood after
pruning.
Replace any rose specimens
that have not performed
adequately or were heavily
infected with black spot or rust
during the growing season.
Choose new varieties from
catalogues or visit your local
gardening centre.
June is an excellent time to plan
new gardens in your property in
preparation for spring planting. It
is a good idea to monitor future
garden areas for cold winds
and excessive moisture, as both
conditions will influence what
you can plant in that area.
Plant new shelter belts and
or hedges where they are
required.
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