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Plants for …. Next time you’re choosing plants for your garden, spare a thought for our feathered friends. The rewards are numerous. The sound and movement of birds adds as much to the enjoyment of a garden, as the plants themselves. Birds also help keep the garden free of insect pests, slugs and snails. As winter approaches, food sources dwindle so a garden with a good supply of winter flowers and berries will attract plenty of feathered friends. Autumn/winter seeds and berries:. Trees, Shrubs and Vines.
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Plants for …. Along with the retro revival of all things mid-century, houseplants are making a big comeback in fashionable living spaces worldwide. They haven’t been so popular since the seventies. Even macramé hangers are right on trend! This all bodes well for happy, healthy homes. Being surrounded by living plants makes us feel more relaxed and positive, psychologists say. Certainly, a leafy green desk companion has a psychological advantage over piles of clutter and paper. It could also give ...And w...
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Plants for …. To Do - August. Warm areas - Zone 10. Fill pots with ready flowering annuals for instant spring colour; pansies, primulas, cinerarias, violas, lobelia and alyssum. Protect young seedlings and other tender plants from late frosts by placing pots under shelter or covering with frost cloth. Lay slug bait to protect the shoots of newly emerging perennials such as hostas and delphiniums. Plant gladioli and dahlias. Sow sweet peas directly into well prepared soil. Trees, Shrubs and Vines.
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Plants for …. Strawberries don't just look pretty cascading over the edge of pots, tubs and planter boxes. They thrive - because perfect drainage is essential if you want to grow strawberries successfully. Every garden deserves at least one showy flowering tree or shrub to welcome the new season. If the flowering of some seems all too brief, generally the shorter the season, the more spectacular the display. Give a garden gift card. The perfect gift for every gardener. Win a garden gift card. Celebrate s...
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Plants for …. Build and improve your soil. Three of the best things you can do for your garden this winter. Great soil is a gardener’s best friend. Hidden below ground level, it’s too often forgotten until you wonder why your plants are failing to thrive! The answer lies in organic matter. 1 Make your own compost. Buying compost, in bags or by the trailer load, is money well spent. But you can make your own for free. When the leaves fall from the trees consider them a gift! Compost of course can be made ...
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Plants for …. Aug 26 1:30 to 5pm; Aug 27 9am to 3:30pm. Kerikeri Garen Club Spring Flower Show. Turner Centre, Cobham Road. Adults $3, children $1, family $5. Aug 26-27, 9am to 4pm. Whangarei Orchid Society Spring Show. Cafler Room, Forum North, Rust Avenue. Aug 27 1-5pm; Aug 28 10am to 3:30pm. Titahi Bay Hort Spring Flower Show. Paremata School Hall, 43 Paremata Cres. Entry fee $2. Sept 3 12:30 to 5pm. Hawera Hort Society Spring Flower Show. High School Hall, Camberwell Road, Hawera. Sept 3 9am to 4pm.
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Plants for …. They're among winter's most powerful health foods, especially when you grow your own. Kale, cabbage, cauliflower, cavolo nero, broccoli, broccolini and Brussels sprouts reach peak flavour when chilly weather causes their sugar content to rise. Winter’s the time to enjoy the nutrient rich veges we call brassicas. Kale and cavolo nero are the most similar to wild cabbage with a non-heading growth habit and heavily textured leaves. These excellent dark green vegetables are increasingly val...
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Plants for …. And on the rainy days, there is a whole summer garden to plan. What will I grow? What new things do I want to have? And which things didn’t work so well in my garden last year? I’m convinced I need to expand my garden a little if I’m to grow everything I want to grow. I do love the planning stage. The new season is so full of hope and expectation and you can almost taste that fresh tomato as you look at the ripe red picture on the seed packet. 2016 Nursery and Garden Industry New Zealand.
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Plants for …. Gardening is a popular pastime enjoyed by thousands of New Zealanders, helping people relax and escape the stresses of life. It provides enjoyment and exercise. The huge growth of interest in home-grown vegetables and fruit in recent years has added to people's culinary enjoyment, and helped stretch their budgets further. A type of Legionella bacteria, which is commonly found in the environment, is one of these. It has been shown to cause Legionnaires' disease in a few people.
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Plants for …. 4 top trees to plant in Winter. Winter is the season of hibernation for some plants. It might be the same for some people but for the real gardener, hibernation provides the opportunity to do great things in the garden. My top choice would be a particular blend of flowering cherries -. Prunus serrulata “Ukon”. Rootstock. Might sound like a tall order but I have grown one before. “Ukon” flowers are creamy white with a hint of green and mushroom pink, a most eye-catching s...Is not famed for ...
