Autumn
Planning
Now is the time to plan
and plant your cold-season
vegies. If you’re starting
a new patch, consider
the availability of light
and access to water. Most
vegetables need six hours
of sunlight, but leafy greens
like lettuce and kale can
get by with four to six
“Working with the seasons instead of
against them makes gardening easier
and gives you results. It can also save
you time and disappointment”
Murraya
Sue Edwards, Seasol
hours. Edible plants also
need a regular supply of
water, so it’s ideal to have
a tap close by. Alternatively,
invest in a retractable hose
or install an irrigation system
to make watering easier.
Turf
Daffodils
Care and
maintenance
What
to plant
Add compost, aged manure
or pelletised fertiliser before
planting, and spread a layer
of mulch to help conserve
soil moisture and suppress
weeds. Also regularly check
on your plants. “A weekly
stocktake allows you to see
what’s going on and if there
are any problems that need
fixing,” says Sue.
SHOP
Manutec Garden
Care soil pH test kit,
$27.42, I/N: 3016727
Oreco ‘Sweet Garden’
organic sugar cane
mulch, $16.94/26sqm,
I/N: 2961137 (not
available in WA)
This season brings muted
autumnal colours and an
opportunity to take stock
of your garden
Holman 15m portable
hose reel, $33.60,
Pope ‘Vari Arc’
I/N: 3121100
watering kit, $59,
Seasol ‘Super’
I/N: 0372583
compost,
$8.17/25L,
I/N: 0274164
Some products are not
available at all Bunnings
stores, but may be ordered.
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This season
is the perfect
time for planting
evergreen shrubs
or trees, or
transplanting
existing ones,
says Chloe. It’s
a great time to
lay turf or repair
bare patches, too.
“The soil is still
warm, and plants
can establish
better without
the stresses of
extreme weather,”
she says. Before
you plant, check
how much sun
and shade the
area gets and
choose species
accordingly. If
you love flowers,
now’s the time
to plant spring
bulbs in garden
beds or pots. Try
daffodils, jonquils,
tulips, hyacinths,
ranunculus,
anemones
or freesias.
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