Caring for your New Garden
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 15:51
Keep all exposed soil well mulched to minimize water and nutrient loss by the sun. The mulch (3-5cm of
leaves, dried grass cuttings and soft plant material) eventually turns into compost as an added bonus.
Do not till the beds. It disturbs the beneficial micro-organisms of the soil. Loosen slightly if compacted after
applying fertilizer and slightly dig in the yearly dose of compost if still warm.
For the first month, water daily and water trees deeply twice a week. After that, generally water less frequently,
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