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MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS
ADVERTORIAL

the ergonomic GARDENA Ergoline range of large tools, the D-handle 5 GARDEN ROSES
on the tools allows soil to be worked easily and effectively. Perfect When planning to plant roses, ensures that the area chosen in the
tool for turning the compost is the Ergoline Fork. garden has enough room to flourish. Soak the roots in water for a
few hours before planting them in the new bed. Dig a generously
The compost will be ready for use as a fertiliser after an estimated sized hole and add some bone meal and compost to help the roses
time period of 8 months. Specially designed tool gloves offer a get started. Roses don’t like being crowded, so be sure to leave
reliable helping hand when composting. The padded palms provide enough space between the plants. Lavender is a classic companion
extra grip during the construction of the heap, when cutting up plant, with minimal nutrient requirements that support the growth
branches and when turning the soil, as well as helping to absorb of the neighbouring roses. Once the roses have rooted deeply and
impacts when using garden tools. To ensure a secure grip on the are able to draw water and nutrients from deeper soil layers, herbs
tools, the palms of the gloves are coated with silicone. Gardena can be added to the bed as well. Combining the queen of flowers
garden gloves are also certified to OEKO-TEX standards. New range with ground-covering herbs such as thyme and oregano, makes for
of gloves have an added feature of Mobile Touch function on the a particularly enticing fragrant experience.
thumb and index finger - No need to remove your gloves to handle
your mobile phone. Rose Gloves are indispensable for the planting and maintenance
of roses. Puncture-resistant Kevlar® material on the palms and
4.LAWNCARE fingers of the gloves, as well as long cuffs, protect hands and lower
Preparing the lawn in forearms when working with thorny plants.
Spring will ensure that
the greenery lasts well 6. WATERING
into Summer and will During the gardening
foster a healthy lawn. season, watering
Raking is the first thing of you plants need
you need to do when to happen fairly
getting your lawn ready regularly. It therefore
for new growth. makes perfect sense
that the hose is
If your grass has a layer instantly ready to
of dead turfgrass tissue use and can be safely
lying between the green stored away just as
vegetation of the grass quickly afterwards,
above and the root free from tangles and
system and soil below, well protected against
that could be bad for the health of your lawn in which case deep dirt and damage.
raking is then required.
The GARDENA Wall-
Mounted Hose Box
If your lawn gets heavy traffic, such as lots of running and playing has already proved
in the same spot, this can cause soil compaction. In this case, it's itself amongst
usually compacted soil that needs aeration.
passionate gardeners.
The integrated hose
A lawn aerator creates openings in lawn turf that allows water and guide ensures that the
air to penetrate the soil and reach the grassroots. hose is always rolled
up evenly and is ready
Lawns can be fertilized organically by topdressing with compost or for use at any time.
using a mulching mower to chop lawn clippings into a nourishing Gardening enthusiasts
source of nitrogen. But, for those who prefer the fast-acting effects will appreciate just
of a chemical fertilizer, Gardena has a range of hand pressure how important that is.
pumps for application of liquid fertilisers or fertiliser spreaders for
granular application for all types of garden sizes. The GARDENA range of hose boxes has be expanded to include
a new garden hose box that can be fixed into the ground using
a metal ground spike. This compact hose box offers even more
flexibility by rotating 360°.

Using the Garden hose boxes requires minimal effort and exertion.
Simply pull the hose out to the desired length in short-interval
stops. To roll-up automatically, a short tug of the hose activates the
RollControl function which safely and steadily guides the hose back
into the hose box.

7. SCHEDULED IRRIGATION
During the hot months, regular watering is necessary to keep plants
healthy. This can become bothersome if irrigating manually. Water
controls makes it very easy to manage. More importantly the best
time to water plants are either early morning or late evening. This
is the ideal time as evaporation levels are at their lowest. GARDENA
Water Control takes care of watering automatically and the wide
range of controls ensures that there is a suitable model for every
watering requirement. Water Controls connect directly onto the
tap and controls irrigation to mobile sprinklers and drip-system
irrigation.

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