Page 10 - Dainfern Valley Issue 2 2023

ESTATE GARDENS
AUTUMN TREE CARE
ESTATE GARDENS Eway to connect with nature Autumn in South
njoying the gardens in our
Estate gardens and destress! Thank you for all the Africa is a stunning
beautiful Valley is an excellent
season with vibrant
compliments we receive on how
tree colours and
amazing it is upon returning home
falling leaves.
and being welcomed by the stunning
To maintain tree
gardens mingled with splashes of
AND WINTER COLOUR colour, beautiful trees, and lush lawns, health during this
which in turn truly warms the heart
time, follow these
tips:
and lifts our spirits. We love Dainfern
Valley!

during dormancy to
"As you sow, so shall you reap" is our Pruning: Trim trees Mulching
motto, and it has been a busy time promote new growth
in planning, designing, propagating, and remove dead or damaged
and planting. However, we have branches, reducing the risk of disease and pests.
incorporated more perennials Watering: Although temperatures cool, regular watering
(cost-saving for future years) is still crucial. Keep soil moist by watering deeply once a
and indigenous and water-wise week if rainfall is insufficient.
plants from our mother-beds Fertilising: Autumn is an ideal time to fertilize
as we anticipate the trees. Choose a slow-release option to provide
early onset of winter. nutrients gradually for strong and healthy
This, coupled with our growth.
tight budget, meant we Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around
"needed to make a plan". tree bases to retain moisture, protect roots,
control weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
We hope you will be Pest and Disease Control: Inspect trees for signs
delighted with our 2023 winter colour. of pests or diseases such as holes, discoloration, or
Many residents have asked for more damaged bark. Address issues promptly to prevent
poppies. So we are experimenting further harm.
with them with the brights in
Extension 16 and Champagne Bubbles By following these tips, you'll ensure your trees remain
in Extension 19 as a new experiment. healthy and robust throughout Autumn. Remember,
Enjoy! healthy trees not only enhance the environment's beauty
but also offer shade, oxygen, and wildlife habitats.
Thank you to Servest for lending us
their chipping machine (real value add Brand's Tree Felling can send out their knowledgeable
to the contract)! We have chipped all Area Managers to assess your trees and provide you
the branches during the uplifting of with a quotation to have your trees thinned, trimmed or
canopies and made loads of mulch shaped.
that has been laid on the beds to feed Brand's Tree Felling: 0861 708 000 / 011 708 0088.
and keep the plants warm during brandstf@mweb.co.za
winter.
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