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Vegetable Garden
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Prepare the garden for spring planting, digging in generous amounts of compost. Now is the time to add Lime if necessary. |
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Sow seeds in trays ready for transplanting later, cabbage, celery, spring onion, onions, silverbeet, spinach and lettuce. |
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In warm districts sow directly into the soil: carrots, parsnips, beetroot, peas and radish. |
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In cool climates sow parsnips, turnips, swedes, peas and broad beans. |
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Plant seed potatoes. Lay in a tray in a sunny place for 7 -10 days until the "eyes" sprout then plant in the garden. |
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Plant asparagus crowns into previously prepared beds. |
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Plant strawberries. Feed liberally with Strawberry Food. |
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Plant rhubarb plants. Lift and divide clumps of Rhubarb. |
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Spray winter crops of cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and broad beans with Super Copper to prevent fungus diseases. |
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Plant seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, broccoli, silverbeet and spinach. |
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Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Baysol |
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Lift and divide perennial herbs such as chives and tarragon. Plant new herb plants in garden or pots |
Fruit Trees
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Spray deciduous trees with Super Copper and Spraying Oil to prevent fungal and bacterial diseases. |
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Plant new citrus and deciduous fruit trees. |
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Fertilise all fruit trees. Spread evenly over root zone, taking care to keep away from trunk. |
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Prune passionfruit vines and feijoas to encourage new growth and fruiting. |
Flower Garden
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Tidy up and prepare garden beds for spring planting. |
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Plant new seasons roses in rich well drained soil, with plenty of compost. |
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Complete rose pruning in time for spring growth. Spray with Shield to protect new growth from pests and diseases. |
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Plant seedlings of pansies, viola, polyanthus, cineraria, stock, alyssum, aquilegia, poppy, cornflower, canterbury bells, gypsophila, forget-me not, hollyhock, delphinium, cosmos, and carnations. |
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Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Slug Bait. |
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Sow seeds of alyssum, begonia, californian poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus, gypsophila, honesty, marigold, petunia, phlox, portulaca, salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, verbena, viscaria, zinnia, pansy, nemesia, and viola. |
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Plant perennials. Lift and divide clumps of perennials. |
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Plant gladioli, dahlia, and begonia tubers for summer flowering. |
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Plant trees and shrubs now to maximise on spring growth. |
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Feed trees and shrubs with a long term controlled release fertiliser such as Magamp. |
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Plant up new seasons flowering annuals in containers. |
Lawns
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Evenly apply lawn fertiliser to stimulate new growth. Moss can be a problem in poorly drained or shady areas of lawn. Improve drainage where possible. Rake the area thoroughly and apply a solution of Sulphate of Iron (10g per square metre) to kill moss. |
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