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AUGUST
Introduction to garden design course starts at Irene School
Capital Urban Market: Menlyn Maine
Colourful Clivias for spring talk: (021) 9191106
French Flair Spring Market: joe@jpestrydom.co.za
August, officially the last month of winter, is still our window of opportunity to make
changes to your garden. Truly anything is possible! Consider installing a new or revamping an existing
garden feature, or installing a greenhouse (hint hint to hubby). Really, the list is endless. While some plants
in your garden are still dormant, and before the summer rains start (if you are in a summer rainfall area)
get your wellingtons on and start preparing your garden to be summer paradise!
Pruning - Final pruning should be before buds start to develop. If your August speeds on past you, and no pruning has been done
(tut tut), al is not lost, you have a smal window at the beginning of September to squeeze it in. Mulching - start mulching gardens in
Sub Tropical regions. Fertilize - feed bulbs and annuals Sowing - of vegetable and herb seeds can start, Sow vegetable seeds such
as asparagus, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, chil ies, tomatoes and spinach. Herb seeds to sow - borage,
chives, catnip, basil, coriander, fennel, parsley and origanum. Watering - spring flowering shrubs Planting - Moving plants can be
done in Autumn is best if you need to move bare root trees that are not in the active growth cycle. If you have any trees and plants that
need to be moved, now is the time to do this while they are not in an active growth cycle.
SEPTEMBER
Registration opens for 2016 courses, Irene School of Garden Design
East rand Orchid show: www.eastrandorchids.co.za
Capital Urban Market: Menlyn Maine
Plant market show Rooihuiskraal 083 9375216
Spring has sprung, although it can still be cold and the chance of one last frost is ever present. This is, of course, JUST to keep
you on your toes! The immense joy one gets from being entertained by the sprouting, budding and flowering that takes
over the garden is a marvel to be grateful for. Take the opportunity to enjoy the delicate scents of spring as they herald the
expectation of hot summer days.
Pruning ­ remove any dead and damaged branches. If flower or fruit buds have already developed, take extra care not to bump the
fruit or flower buds off the branch while pruning. Mulching - Mulch and protect seedlings from late frost. Fertilise - lawns that were
dormant in winter, weed before starting this process. Watering - Water you spring bulbs, evergreen lawns and plants that are entering
a growth cycle. Keep bird baths topped up, these are your best insect predators! Set a watering cycle in the morning, this wil avoid
fungal development on new spring growth. Planting - This is a good time to transplant plants that you are relocating, before they
develop leaves. Start planting summer flowers and summer annuals. Trees can be planted during this period. Roses - As soon as new
shoots start to develop, keep watch for pests - aphids in particular, plant marigolds to attract ladybirds - the best aphid
predator you can have in your garden. Perennials - Divide perennials that were not divided In August.
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