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ut not impossible, either) will give you at least abit of areputation for making an effort. Add adwarf citrus The Star Thursday October and you’ll 31 score 2019 more points. If you have anything as large as, or larger than, the traditional Kiwi quarter acre block, you can go mad. 16 • By Jess Gibson YOU REALLY have to love spring in Christchurch. Beyond the fact it’s such a relief to see the colour green after weeks of living under the world’s biggest summer’s “coming soon” sign, that is Christchurch, there is a lot more to do in the city. On Monday, Laura and I took advantage of the perfect sunshine and temperature to take Vittoria to the Big Band Picnic in Victoria Square. We’d taken her last year and the music had moved her before she could even walk. She had held herself up on her pram and started, for want of a better word, twerking. So we were confident she would enjoy it and were not disappointed. There were so many jazz hands and sways being thrown about from Vittoria that Laura and I could eat an entire pizza without fending off the hungering mouth. Possibly the fact that it was a mushroom pizza may have helped, but I doubt it. Her dance moves and obvious enjoyment were super cute. The music and the atmosphere even stopped her running off in spite of her normal tendencies whenever we want to sit down and relax in a public area. The only thing that distracted her from the music for any length of time were Creating Great Outdoors Commercial &Residential A HISTORIC quakedamaged tram shelter •Supply &lay wide range of paving •Personal service, dedicated team in Sumner has become a safety hazard – but the city •Guaranteed workmanship •Complete paving solutions council has no money to fix it. 0800 555 100 member Darrell Latham global trend is that we are now ‘‘gardening with apurpose’’. This could be growing food, flowers for cutting, working at acommunity garden to feed more than just the immediate family, or volunteering at a park to beautify aneighbourhood. Tram shelter deemed unsafe Council staff will consult with the Linwood-Central- Heathcote Community •HAVE YOUR SAY: Would you like to see the Board and other interested tram shelter repaired at the corner of Main parties over whether to remove or repair the 97-year- gibson@starmedia.kiwi Rd and Nayland St? Email your views to jess. PO Box 16963 •Christchurch •www.pavingnz.com old tram shelter. Depending on the option chosen, funding will need to be requested for the work in the next Long Term Plan. The structure has continued to degrade since the earthquakes and has become unsafe. Resident Alisdair Hutchison has concerns over a big rock which has been sitting on the cliff near the shelter after it fell two years ago. He is also concerned about the roof, which is in danger of falling as one of the concrete beams holding it up is sitting half off its pillar. “It’s an absolutely lifethreatening situation,” Mr Hutchison said. Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board sent a request to the city shelter repaired as the fence council on August 1 asking was an “unwelcome reminder for information on when of the earthquakes.” the tram shelter would Meanwhile, the Moncks be fixed on behalf of Mr Bay tram shelter has still Hutchison. not been repaired. A response said the tram City council manager of shelter would be assessed transport operations Steffan and fixed by August 15. Thomas said in April However, while vegetation the 85-year-old structure has been cleared away was expected to be open and the fence was removed before the end of September. for a short period, Mr Hutchison has not seen any However, Redcliffs repairs to the damage. Residents’ Association A city council spokesperson said the tram shelter Toner said it had not chairwoman Christine has been fenced off to prevent access, limiting risk to surrounded in been fixed and was still fencing. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz the public and residents. But Mr Hutchison said it would be better to have the A postcard quality day out VITTORIA & Matt REPAIRS NEEDED: The historic Sumner tram shelter has deteriorated since it was damaged by earthquakes. IN SYNC: Vittoria busting out the moves at the Big Band Picnic. a couple of dogs, her new favourite animal apparently. To celebrate how well it was all going we decided to take part in a century-old Christchurch tradition and get a treat from Ice Cream Charlie. Having grown up in Waikuku Beach, I’d never actually heard of Ice Cream Charlie until last year, explaining why it wasn’t just Vittoria’s first taste. So far we’d managed to tick off two big ticket items from the list of stuff to do in the city when it’s sunny. To round out the day we made the daring call to skip Vittoria’s afternoon nap and head to the Sign of the Takahe to get the trifecta. And a coffee. Fortunately the gamble paid off and the wee trooper held her own on all of 10 minutes of pramsleep, lasting through the coffees and even a walk up to the nearby lookout. She only got grumpy when it was home time, and that’s normal. More sunshine and more events mean more full and fun days, so exciting times ahead. On another note, an update on last week; I’d said I was worried about how I would fare washing, drying and changing a toddler on my own post-swim classes. In the end I managed to avoid the whole issue by just taking her home to shower – genius. •Former Star Media journalist Matt Salmons has become a stay-at-home dad. We follow his journey weekly outdoor areas filled with plants that will do best when watered, weeded, fed, pruned and nurtured. This has given rise to another trend towards aless restrictive planting style. The garden no longer has to fit within one of the accepted 7741563AA friends. Well, it probably will be, but at least we’ll have some defence. ‘‘Everybody’s doing it,’’ we’ll say. ‘‘It’s part of the new trend towards gardening with apurpose, re-defining luxury, high quality food, sustainability and, um, pleasing your bloody self.’’ Mow with the times Ahaphazard collection of plants lik this mix is the new look, the only requirement being that you like them. Mow with the times WITH WTHE ith themowing season it’s time to make season upon us, it’s time to sure your lawn mower is make as ready sure as you your are to mower tackle those is as lawn ready care chores. as you are to tackle Aregular, simple maintenance those programme lawn tocare keepchores. your mower performing Follow this at itseasy best and to extend its useful life. Just follow maintenance this easy checklist: 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 apan 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 alocal recycling center. It’s environmentally unfriendly-and illegal-to dump used motor oil on the ground or into astorm drain. ■ Check the air filter Your air-cooled engine needs a constant supply of clean air. If your mower engine takes adisposable 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 apan of warm water and squeeze it dry. Then apply afew drops of clean oil into the sponge and place it back in the filter assembly. ■ Use fresh fuel Gasoline turns stale after about 60 days and can form gum in your engine’s carburetor, resulting in expensive repairs. Eliminate the problem by routinely filling your engine’s tank with fresh fuel. If gas must remain in the tank for a prolonged period of time, add a fuel stabilizer to keep it fresh and to ensure aclean fuel system that leads to easier starting. It’s SERVICE: time to service Change your lawn the mower oil and sharpen the blade. the blade. ■ Sharpen the blade Think about what adull razor does to your face or legs when shaving. Similarly, adull 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 cakedon grass from under the mower deck. Squirt some vegetable oil cooking spray under the deck to reduce clipping build-up and to prevent rust. This will also save you alot of work when cleaning the mower after each use. You’ll also want to have your mower tuned up annually to keep it running smoothly and efficiently. A typical professional tune-up includes anew spark plug, an oil change, ablade sharpening, anew air filter, and cleaning of various parts like belts, cables and safety The mowing season is upon us. switches. Reviewing your lawn mower owner’s manual can provide additional maintenance advice for your specific model. Spring Specials PH Decrease Tablets 200gm Valid until 30 th November 2019 HTH Pool Chlor Granules $ 99 10kgs $ 289 40kgs Tri-Chlor Tablets 200g $ 39 10PK $ 9 2x 10 Packs AquaChek Yellow $ 89 10kgs $ 279 40kgs $ 33 $ 18 75 Blenheim Road, Christchurch 0800 POOL QUIP | 03 343 3441 christchurch@paramountpools.co.nz Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm Paramount Pools and Poolquip NZ Pool Chlor Granules Hydrochloric Acid 5L www.paramountpools.co.nz
Thursday October 31 2019 The Star Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz GARDENING 17 GARDENING ADVICE Today’s winning question came from Dave Whitall. Congratulations! Q I would like some help with my raspberries please. Last season I had an invasion of little white grubs in the fruit. What can I do to stop this happening again? I hope that it isn’t too late for a cure. A WIN a Daltons Premium Lawn Care Pack! From your description, it sounds like your raspberry plant was attacked by the larvae of the raspberry bud moth - a common problem when cultivating raspberry plants. The larvae of this moth tunnel into and damage the canes, eat the fruit bud and the fruit itself. Careful attention to garden hygiene can lessen outbreaks of this problem. As raspberries are to be eaten, you do not want to spray them with toxic chemicals. Derris Dust can be used as it is quite safe and effective in controlling the larvae and other insects that may be attracted to you raspberry plants. You could also try spraying with Neem Oil. Remember, raspberry canes are biennial, they grow one year, fruit the following year, and then should be removed in February when the fruiting has fi nished. Thin out new seasons canes as there is often prolifi c growth of young canes in mid-late summer. Remove and destroy all pruned canes to ensure there is no additional site for any overwintering raspberry bud moths and their larvae. Product to try: Daltons Garden Time Berry Fertiliser. For growing advice and information on products visit www.daltons.co.nz Spring is a good time for repairing or planting a lawn because the soil is warmer which makes grass seed germination more successful. Apply Daltons Premium Lawn Fertiliser to existing lawns from late September and avoid mowing too ‘close’ initially in spring. Check mower blades are sharp to make the cut cleaner; otherwise they can tear out the grass and damage growth. We have a Daltons Premium Lawn Care Pack valued at over $70 to giveaway which contains a Daltons Garden Time Lawn Fertiliser, Daltons Lawn Patching Gold, Daltons Premium Lawn Soil, plus a pair of comfortable Red Back gardening gloves from Omni Products www.omniproducts.co.nz $70 PRIZE PACK! Send us your gardening question to be in to win! Email your question and glove size to: chchstar@daltons.co.nz Entries must be received by 6th November ‘19 Artichokes are very easy to grow GLOBE artichokes can be a little intimidating. Visually, they’re statuesque and striking. And, while they have a reputation as a culinary delicacy, to the novice it can be hard to tell how they should be eaten at all. In spite of all of this, artichokes are actually a very easy plant to grow. Possibly that’s to make up for the fact they do require a bit of work to cook … and eat. So, if you’ve ever wondered about growing artichokes wonder no more – just get planting. Because artichokes (not to be confused with jerusalem artichoke, which are nothing at all like globe artichokes) are not particular about where they grow, you can choose anywhere in the vegetable garden to plant. Alternatively, why not use that intimidating visual appearance to your advantage and plant them with your flowers. Grow them in the background as they can reach around 2m tall. When you’ve found the right spot, plant each artichoke about 50-100cm apart from the next. Because we’re coming into summer it pays to keep an eye on how dry they get and try to keep them watered regularly or apply mulch. In around 20-24 weeks you can expect to see your first flower buds. It’s the inner petals and the base of the bud that is eaten. And it’s important, if you want to eat them, to harvest the buds while the petals are still tightly wrapped. Harvest the heads by cutting just below the bud and include a small amount of stem. WHAT’S GROWING AT ALLWOOD... Flowering Cherry Trees Coming into flower now Large Grade Japanese Maples Great discounts Weeping Silver Pear Trees Tough trees for exposed sites Keep up to date through our Facebook page and at www.allwood.co.nz GREAT SPECIALS GREAT TIME TO PLANT! NEW SITE now at 913 SHANDS ROAD T: 03 349 9240 now at 913 SHANDS ROAD Just south of the Selwyn Road / Shands Road intersection www.allwood.co.nz
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