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Estate News

October in the Garden

pring is the perfect time to liven
up your garden with new plants.
It is also the time we have all been
Swaiting for to revel in the bright
colour spectrum that spring heralds.

SPRING CLEAN YOUR SPRING GARDEN
Give your garden the proverbial spring
clean which will pave the way for the
warmer months. Start by raking up old plant
litter and debris, de-weed where necessary,
prune and remove any dead vegetation
and start preparing your beds for new
plants. While you’re preparing your garden,

do not forget to ll up the bird feeder too as
many birds will need extra nourishment for
the breeding season.

ANNUALS If you have Amaryllis planted in the garden, SHRUBS AND TREES
Feed annuals with a liquid fertiliser watch out for the amaryllis caterpillar (lily Softwood cuttings can still be taken.
every two to three weeks. Try Nitrosol or borer). Use Karbaspray or similar, but only Water during dry weather. Always water

Multifeed. Deadhead regularly. Red spider spray the a ected plants. Amaryllis make deeply. Make a dam around the plant and
could make an appearance now, so be on perfect pot plants too. water close to the base. Let the water
the lookout for that - look on the underside trickle in slowly. Lay a 10cm mulch layer
of the leaves. Snails and slugs will be on the Feed dahlias once a month with a liquid of compost or bark chips around each
warpath too. Scatter snail bait in the late fertiliser such as Nitrosol or Multifeed. Hose stem. Want to know how much
afternoon after watering. down the foliage to discourage red spider.

These quick-growing summer- owering Stake the plants as they grow. Fuchsias will need watering every two or
annuals can be sown now: three days now. Pinch back to encourage your property is worth?
Alyssum Dahlia LAWNS more flowers. Feed once a month with a
Dwarf marigold Californian poppy Top-dress your lawn with a good quality liquid fertiliser.
Portulaca Nasturtium. weed-free compost. Feed your lawn every Now, more than ever, you need a real estate agent who is committed to maximising the
4 to 6 weeks with an organic based fertiliser Hydrangeas need regular watering. In
PERENNIALS (5:1:5 equivalent). Mow at least once a week. extremely hot weather, hose down the equity on your investment.
Deadhead regularly. Mulch with compost Twice is better! Change the direction in which foliage. Feed once a month with a liquid
around each plant and don't be mean! A you mow often to prevent ridges and uneven organic fertiliser. Martina Forsyth and Tracy Stuart are an outstanding team of real estate professionals,
10cm layer will do wonders for your plants, growth. Water in the early morning or late
keeping the roots cool and moist, so you afternoon to avoid evaporation during the Spray fruit trees. dedicated to guiding your property journey in beautiful Fourways Gardens. Their unique
won't have to water as often. Never allow hot summer days. set of skills and experience are at your disposal to assist in realising your real estate goals.
the roots to dry out completely, though. VEGETABLES
ROSES Water regularly and feed once a month

BULBS Deadhead regularly. Cut back to the rst leaf with a liquid organic fertiliser. Plant new Get in touch with Martina or Tracy today for a complimentary, market-related evaluation.

As the foliage of winter- owering bulbs with 5 lea ets and a dormant bud pointing batches once a month for a continuous
dies down, some can be lifted and stored. in the direction that you want the new shoot supply. Many vegetables can be sown
Irises can be lifted and divided as they to grow. Give each plant a large handful of now throughout the country. Ask your

nish owering. Summer owering bulbs organic fertiliser. Watch out for all sorts of nurseryman for advice or read the seed Martina Forsyth 083 260 1562 • Tracy Stuart 082 921 3980
should be watered at least once a week. pests. Remove beetles by hand rather than packets next time you visit your nursery. Fourways office: 011 467 4119
Never let them dry out. spraying if you have the time and patience!
To purchase natural gardening products, contact: 011 464 5088, or email: jerida@mweb.co.za.

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