Selwyn_Times: July 13, 2022

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Wednesday July 13 2022 Selwyn Times
GARDENING 39
Plenty to be done – prune, spray, mulch
OFTEN THE coldest days of
winter occur in July, so it is
not the easiest of months for
gardening.
However, there are many tasks
requiring attention – pruning,
mulching, and spraying, so take
advantage of those fine days
when you get them.
Houseplant care
Pay close attention to your
houseplants observing how they
are growing in the colder winter
months, remembering that many
of our houseplants come from
very warm, tropical countries.
Move them closer to windows
for more light and warmth if
needed, but not in the direct
path of heat-pumps or drafts.
Water only as required, rather
than on a regular, scheduled
basis.
Planning on rainy days
Use rainy days or downtime
planning your summer garden.
For instance, think about expanding
your vege garden to provide
even more crops for your family
(container gardening is a great
way to utilise space too).
Read new season seed or
plant catalogues to find new and
interesting varieties to grow for
spring and summer. Be sure to
get your orders in early.
Vegetable garden
Vegetables to be harvested in
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July include, broccoli, brussels
sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower,
carrots, celery, leeks, lettuce,
parsnips, peas, silver beet and
spinach. Where required, plant
new seedlings of broccoli, cabbages,
lettuce, kale, silver beet
and spinach.
Broad beans should be growing
vigorously and may need
support to prevent them blowing
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Compost
July is a great time to tick off tasks such as sharpening
tools, mower blades, cleaning the garden shed, and
planning for your spring planting. Organic compost and
a good layer of mulch can be added to your garden
beds to protect them from the cold winter conditions.
If planting winter veggies, make sure you use a quality
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TASKS:
Pruning
time for all
varieties of
roses.
Stake broad
beans to
protect
from winter
winds.
over in the wind. Hammer one
metre stakes at regular intervals
alongside the row of beans.
Then stretch and tie gardening
twine (or even old pantyhose),
horizontally about 30cms high
between the stakes (add another
at 60 cm if your plants are taller).
Rose care
Now is the main month for
Strawberry
plants available
in store now.
Get in quick!
May-July Winter Hours:
Mon – Sat: 8am – 5pm Sun: 9am – 4pm
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pruning roses, bush, standard
and climbing. Ensure your secateurs
are sharp and give them
a clean with methylated spirits
before you begin.
With bush and standard roses,
reduce the amount of main
‘leaders’ or branches. Remove all
inward growing branches and
prune to an outward facing bud.
With climbing roses tie down
main leaders as horizontal as
possible. It is the growth from
these leaders that will produce
flowers. When planting newly
purchased roses prepare the site
thoroughly with fresh compost,
the new roses will be in the same
position for a long time so give
them the best start.
Ornamental trees and
shrubs
Garden centres are packed
with new trees and shrubs in
July. Always be careful when
selecting new specimens for
your garden. Choose the very
best plants you can find as they
will be with you for many years.
Inspect plants thoroughly and
purchase healthy, undamaged,
pest and disease-free varieties.
Add plenty of compost at planting
time.
Fruit trees
Complete pruning of all deciduous
fruit trees and follow up
with a spray of a copper compound
to help prevent reinfection
of fungal diseases in spring.
Mandarins, navel oranges,
lemons and limes can now be
harvested.
It’s time to plant out new fruit
trees. Always try and select a
warm, sheltered, sunny position.
Fruit trees only flower once
a year and in a windy position,
flowers can be blown off the tree.
The end result is the fruit will
not set, which means no crops!
Again, add in plenty of compost
went planting, and stake young
trees if required.
Paths, decks, and
driveways
It is in the wet, cold months of
winter that slippery driveways
and paths become an issue.
Water blasting not only cleans
the surface but makes it that
much safer when walking to
carry out all the many tasks
required in a garden. Also cut
back overhanging branches or
shrubs that may be blocking
access to paths or the sun.
Meeting 2022
Wednesday 27 July, 7.00pM
S1, Stewart Building, Lincoln University.
Arrive at 6.30pm for refreshments.
HugH Wilson natural
regeneration, or planting?
We welcome botanist and conservation legend Hugh Wilson
as our keynote speaker.
Hugh has been managing Hinewai Reserve on
Banks Peninsula for 35 years, having an impressive effect
on the landscape with his novel approach to
land management and regeneration.
the diana isaac Cup will be awarded
to a deserving greendot landowner.
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