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Lawns can be fertilised organically by nutrient requirements, that supports the hose is instantly ready to use and can be
topdressing with compost or using a growth of the neighbouring roses. Once the safely stored away just as quickly afterwards,
mulching mower to chop lawn clippings roses have rooted deeply and are able to free from tangles and well protected against
into a nourishing source of nitrogen. But, draw water and nutrients from deeper soil dirt and damage.
for those who prefer the fast-acting effects layers, herbs can be added to the bed as
of a chemical fertiliser, Gardena has a range well. Combining the queen of flowers with The GARDENA Wall-Mounted Hose Box has
of hand pressure pumps for application of ground-covering herbs such as thyme and already proven itself amongst passionate
liquid fertilisers or fertiliser spreaders for oregano, makes for a particularly enticing gardeners. The integrated hose guide
granular application for all garden sizes. and fragrant experience. ensures that the hose is always rolled up
evenly and is ready for use at any time.
5. Garden roses Rose gloves are indispensable for the Gardening enthusiasts will know just how
When planning to plant roses, ensure that planting and maintenance of roses. important that is.
the area chosen in the garden has enough Puncture-resistant Kevlar® material on the
room for the roses to flourish. Soak the roots palms and fingers of the gloves, as well as The GARDENA range of hose boxes has been
in water for a few hours before planting them long cuffs, protect hands and lower forearms expanded to include a new garden hose box
in the new bed. Dig a generously sized hole when working with thorny plants. that can be fixed into the ground using a
and add some bone meal and compost to metal ground spike. This compact hose box
help the roses get started. Roses don’t like 6. Watering offers even more flexibility by rotating 360°.
being crowded, so be sure to leave enough During the gardening season, watering of
space between the plants. Lavender is a your plants needs to happen fairly regularly. Using the Gardena hose boxes requires
classic companion plant, with minimal It therefore makes perfect sense that the minimal effort and exertion. Simply pull
the hose out to the desired length in short-
interval stops. To roll it 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 you are irrigating
manually. However, water controls make
it very easy to manage. More importantly,
the best time to water plants is 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 control the supply of water to mobile
sprinklers and drip-system irrigation.

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