What
to plant
Parsley
Lilac
Take advantage of the
warmer weather and
get your vegies in the
ground in spring
Spring
Care and maintenance
“The garden bursts into spring
growth, so help plants along by
feeding with a granular or liquid
fertiliser,” says Sue Edwards.
Refresh tired lawns by aerating,
dethatching, top dressing and
finishing with a good feed.
Keep an eye out for insect
pests like caterpillars, scale and
aphids and, if necessary, control
them with an organic spray.
Planning
This is the season of warmth
and renewed hope! Longer
days also mean more
opportunity to spend time
outside in the garden, so
in many ways, spring is
really the first season of the
gardening year. Everywhere
you look, in gardens big
and small, plants are
bursting into life again –
spring-flowering shrubs like
murraya, may bush and lilac
are covered with masses of
blooms. It’s a time of year
when gardeners are spoilt
for choice with planting
options – from delicious
vegies, herbs and citrus
trees to fabulous flowers
and lush lawns. For
inspiration, take a stroll
around your neighbourhood
and see what plants
other people are growing
and make a note of any
that might work well in
your own garden.
May bush
Saxon mini
greenhouse
with seed
tray, $11.98,
I/N: 2960182
SHOP
Trojan all
steel spiked
aerator, $30.55,
I/N: 0131548
Scotts Lawn
Builder ‘Tough’
custom grass seed,
$17.98/1kg,
I/N: 0335723
Munns Professional
‘Buffalo Booster’
lawn fertiliser,
$24.39/5kg,
I/N: 0049346
Yates ‘Nature’s Way’
ready to use citrus
and ornamental
spray, $14.53/750ml,
I/N: 2962024
Seasol lawn top dress mix,
$8.17/25L, I/N: 0274165.
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available at all Bunnings
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Vegetables, fruit,
and herbs grow
well when planted
in spring, as do
many flowering
annuals and
perennials. In
cool and warm
temperate zones,
get a head start
on summer vegies
by sowing seeds
in a warm spot
indoors. This
allows time to
improve beds
and, when the
weather warms
up, the seedlings
will be ready to
plant. Lay turf or
sow lawn seed in
spring – prepare
the ground by
weeding, grading,
levelling and
adding underlay.
Keep in
mind…
Wear gloves, long
sleeves and a mask
when handling
potting mix, mulch
and compost, and
when pruning.
n Take care when
selecting your plants
as some can be
poisonous to children
and pets, and store
all garden chemicals
out of their reach.
n After applying
fertiliser around
edible plants, delay
harvesting for a few
days and rinse well
before cooking
and eating.
n Check with your
local authority if
watering restrictions
apply in your area,
and adjust irrigation
timer settings to suit.
n If using products
to deal with pests,
diseases or weeds,
always read the
label, follow the
instructions carefully
and wear suitable
protective equipment.
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