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GARDENING IN DECEMBER

Usually by December,
your garden will be in
full, glorious bloom.
Here are some tips to
help keep your garden
looking its best.

KEEP YOUR GARDEN MOIST
Considering the heat that generally occurs in Contour Compost contains bark chips, which Guinea Impatiens, Coleus, Begonias and
December, the most important task is to ensure reduce reflected light and this reduces Hypoestes. The choice for sunny areas is
that your garden is getting enough moisture. ambient temperature, reduces the moisture more varied – choose your favourites from
If Mother Nature is not supplying you with lost through transpiration, and reduces the Dianthus, Lobelias, Petunias, Salvias, Celosias,
enough water (rain), you’re going to have to do need for frequent watering. Contour Compost Marigolds, Gazanias, Zinnias, Alyssum and
it yourself. Water your plants in the garden with also helps control weeds because it cuts out many more.
a sprinkler for about 40 minutes, every three to light to the soil’s surface, thereby inhibiting
four days. Do not water every day as the roots seed germination. HOLIDAY GETAWAY CHECKLIST
need to dry out slightly between watering. As Going away this month? Here are some
the soil in pots tends to dry out quicker in hot ANNUALS strategies for helping your garden survive the
weather, water the pots every two days. Pinch out dead flowers from annuals and holidays:
fertilise with an organic 3:1:5 or a liquid • Move plants in pots and hanging baskets out
PROTECTION fertiliser. Fill the gaps in beds and hanging of direct sun.
When it comes to protecting your garden, baskets with annuals and water very well. • Mow your lawn and water it well. Postpone
Contour Compost is the gardener’s first line of Annuals are the perfect way to quickly feeding your lawn until you return.
defence. Contour Compost keeps the soil cool, spruce up your beds in time for Christmas • Mulch flowerbeds.
combats evaporation and protects tender new entertainment. In shady areas and on patios, • Pack all gardening tools and outdoor
roots, promoting healthier plants. add a dash of colour with Impatiens, New furniture away in a safe location.

to purchase natural gardening products, or for more information about how to be eco-friendly,
give turfnet a call on 011 464 5088. address: plot 17, school road, Diepsloot.

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