Selwyn Times: October 02, 2019

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42 Wednesday October 2 2019 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SELWYN TIMES Gardening It’s time to get busy in the garden as Labour LABOUR WEEKEND has traditionally been the time for planting the summer vegetable garden, in the northern parts of New Zealand this date can be brought forward to earlier in the month, although the long weekend remains an excellent guideline for the South Island. Vegetable garden – It’s a busy month in the vege garden. Before planting summer vegetables, mix in copious amounts of compost to the existing soil for your newly-planted seedlings and sown seed. Vegetable seedlings to be planted now include courgettes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, pumpkin and tomatoes. Vegetable seed to sow include beans, beetroot, onion, peas, radish. Check the young plants regularly for slugs and snails that seem to arrive earlier every year. For plants that need support like tomatoes or beans, put your support stakes/structures in place before you plant so you don’t disturb the roots. Use a soft tie like old pantyhose so you don’t damage the stem and invite in diseases. Flowering annuals – Winter flowering annuals have now finished flowering and should PREPARATION: Mix in copious amounts of compost before you plant your seedlings. be removed to the compost bin. Preparation for summer flowering annual beds should begin in early October. As with the vegetable garden, deeply dig compost into the beds. Summer flowering annuals include alyssum, asters, cornflowers, californian poppy, cosmos, livingstone daisies, lobelia, marigolds, nemesias, petunias, portulacas, phlox, salvias, sweet peas and zinnias – to name just a few. Check out your local gardening centre for what’s available in your area. Also, think about planting some varieties in your vegetable garden to help attract bees and other beneficial insects to aid pollination. WARMTH: Roses should be flowering soon, fertiliser should be applied every four to six weeks. Fruit trees – Pip and stone fruit should now have small fruit forming. Apply fruit tree fertiliser at six-weekly intervals. This is especially important with young trees to encourage, strong, healthy growth – don’t forget to water fertiliser in well. Seminole tangelos are now ripening and become sweeter the longer fruit remains on the tree. Loquats are also ripening – newer varieties available have larger fruit with more flesh and smaller stones. Berries – Towards the end of October, early season strawberry varieties begin to ripen. Check plants regularly for signs of gray mould (botrytis). If spotted, remove all affected leaves and fruit. Place pea straw, hay or crushed bark around the strawberry plants to create a clean ‘bed’ for the developing strawberries. Berry fruit like blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries and raspberries all are in very active growth in October. Train new canes on wire or wooden supports. You may need to remove surplus canes where growth is a little excessive. Mulch with compost to help suppress weeds and conserve moisture. Fertilise with berry fertiliser every five to six weeks. Garden In the WIth INtEllIGRo Growing your own veggies is a great way to get into gardening. It is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy and it’s great for first time gardeners to try. We have all the products you need to get started, or if you need to freshen up any existing gardens. Things you’ll need: » Good quality growing mix » Raised planter or container » Seedlings » Gloves » Spade or fork » Good advice Good growing begins with the mix. Getting the right product is important as this is the fuel for your plants to grow. At Intelligro, we have spent years providing top quality growing mixes to professional growers, so we know a thing or two about what plants need. We are here to help you along the way with great products and handy advice to help you get the most out of your gardening experience. NEW IN – RAISED GARDEN BEDS Intelligro is now a stockist of the top-quality Greens WPC Raised Garden Beds! These are quick and easy to assemble, can be used in a number of ways and they look fantastic. Features include: » Resistant to rot, mould and fungi » 100% recycled material » No warping, rotting or splinters » Easy to assemble with a simple clip system » Low maintenance Variety of sizes available in either charcoal and dark brown. Head to our website and follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with all our gardening and landscaping tips and tricks. www.igro.co.nz @igro.co.nz Phone: 03 347 9012 www.igro.co.nz 261 Manion Road, Weedons Access to Intelligro from Manion Road is now available from both the Weedons Ross Road end, and Curraghs Road entrances.
SELWYN TIMES Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Wednesday October 2 2019 43 Day looms Lawns – Lawns will now be in very active growth and require regular mowing. Fertilise with lawn fertiliser and repeat every four to six weeks. Add lawn cuttings to the compost bin in small amounts at a time. It’s also time for sewing a new lawn or ‘patching’ an existing lawn. Herb garden – Fresh herbs such as basil, chives, dill, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, tarragon, thyme and rosemary can now be safely planted. They can be grown successfully in containers or in the garden, preferring a hot, free-draining site. Remember to plant extras of the herbs you use most often so you don’t run out. Roses – In warmer parts of New Zealand many rose varieties will be flowering profusely. Rose fertiliser should be applied every four to six weeks. As flowers finish ‘deadhead’ to promote continual flowering. Container gardens – Use containers or pots for growing summer flowering annuals, herbs and salad greens. There are also many dwarf vegetables you can grow in pots, just make sure you have the right sized container. Always use fresh container mix when planting a new seasons container garden. Apply slow release fertiliser to maintain strong healthy growth. COLOUR: Make sure you have the right sized container for your flowers or herbs. A short lawn will transform the backyard IF YOU ARE planning to have visitors, there are a few things you can do quickly to make your garden look good. First up there’s the lawn, if you have one. Resist the temptation to put off mowing it thinking you can have one big cutting day. A good-looking lawn will “hide’’ a lot of garden sins but to look lush and carpet-like it needs regular, light trimming. It is therefore worthwhile finding the time to run over it frequently, no matter how busy you may be. Equal in impact value is trimming edges and hedges. If these look tidy your garden looks tidy even if it is sporting some weeds. On the other hand, if they are ragged, they will set an unruly tone. As far as the weeds go, knock them back with weed killer if that’s your preference. This is important with weeds growing in driveways or between patio pavers but you will need to chip the dead and near dead ones away in those areas. If your time is very limited, don’t worry about weeds in the garden unless they are large, if it’s impact you are after there are more fruitful things you can do. Patios, decks and driveways near the house should get close attention. Find time to get rid of any algae and mould and remember that recoating or repainting can LUSH: Leaving your lawn to grow too high will result in a time-consuming mowing process. have a big effect. If you have bare garden areas, consider some closely planted annuals to cover the ground and give some colour through the hot weather to come. See if your budget will stretch to potted annuals already in flower for an instant effect or at least use these for a back row with cheaper seedlings in are brilliant, providing attractive and practical outdoor kitchen areas. It’s better still, if your time is limited, to concentrate on filling some large containers with flowers or large patio plants. In the short term, these will have much more impact for the time invested and can lift a garden from being merely okay and orderly. Size and combined mass count here, so go for big containers or a number of medium-sized ones grouped closely together. Remember too, the closer they are to your garden visitors, the bigger they will seem. This means it makes sense to concentrate on pots close to the house, front door and outdoor living areas for maximum impact. Your next area for attention should be the outdoor living area. If it has a bare wall, consider adding a piece of art. If your furniture is looking tired and you want to make a big impact for very little work, consider shouting yourself some new items. An alternative, if your budget needs babying, is to recoat or restain existing furniture. While our focus is still on furniture, another addition that can have a big impact is adding some cushions to your outdoor furniture. Go for plump ones in strong bright colours or earthy tones – wishy-washy pinks and blues definitely won’t do the job here. Finally, on the day or the day before you want your garden to look its best, give your deck or patio and driveway areas a wash or sweep so they look pristine. Your guests will notice your flowers, neat hedging, lush lawns and attractive outdoor living areas. WHAT’S GROWING AT ALLWOOD... 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