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Gardening

August in the garden

It may be chilly out there, but your garden would probably enjoy a dash of attention as much as

your body would enjoy a bit of fresh air. Although it’s cold, it is a very exciting time of the year with
spring on the horizon. Plants will soon start to wake up as the days start getting longer and it is a
wonderful time to get stuck into the garden.

Here are few attractive winter
flowering plants you still have time
to plant this month:
• Calendulas
• Pansies
• Violas
n South African gardening circles this is Transplanting is another common theme • Primulas
the month to get all of your pruning done. during August as many plants are still • Petunias
Pruning is especially important for fruit dormant and can be moved without • Snapdragons
Itrees and roses, but it’s also necessary for worrying about disturbing them. So, if you
any deciduous shrubs that may be in need are looking for a change of scenery or just Once planted, ensure that these annual
of a trim. Cut out all dead wood, diseased to update the overall look and feel of your beauties thrive by feeding them every two
branches and dead leaves. Cut back trees garden, now is an ideal time. weeks to promote flowering. Be sure to
that are getting too big and perhaps deadhead these annuals when the blooms
shading the lawn or obstructing your view. Cool-season edibles and annuals will fade.
Remember that after pruning, plants need to currently be available at your local
be fed. Feed contour compost to your roses accredited garden centre – be sure to pop August is also a good time to get your
and fruit trees at soil level. And don't forget in for culinary and colourful delights to lawnmower and weed-eater serviced, tidy
to shred all your cuttings and pop them onto improve the view and add some cheer to your garden shed and fix uneven and worn
the compost heap. your garden. out garden paths.

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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