Page 26 - FWG Issue 11 December 2021

Estate News

Gardening in December

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

garden looking at its best.

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keeP YOUR GARDeN MOIsT reduces ambient temperature, reduces HOlIDAY GeTAWAY
Considering the heat that generally occurs the moisture lost through transpiration, cHecklIsT
in December, the most important task and reduces the need for frequent Going away this month? Here are some
is to ensure that your garden is getting watering. Contour Compost also helps strategies for helping your garden survive
enough moisture. If Mother Nature is not control weeds because it cuts out light to the holidays:
supplying you with enough water (rain), the soil’s surface, thereby inhibiting seed • Move plants in pots and hanging baskets
you’re going to have to do it yourself. Water germination. out of direct sun.
your plants in the garden with a sprinkler • Mow your lawn and water it well. Postpone
for about 40 minutes, every 3 - 4 days. Do ANNUAls feeding your lawn until you return.
not water every day as the roots do need Pinch out dead flowers from annuals and • Mulch flowerbeds.
to dry out slightly between watering. As the fertilise with an organic 3:1:5 or a liquid • Pack all gardening tools and outdoor
soil in pots tends to dry out quicker in hot fertiliser. Fill the gaps in beds and hanging furniture away in a safe location.
weather, water the pots every two days. baskets with annuals and water very well.
Annuals are the perfect way to quickly
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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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