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The major benefit of mulching during winter is to protect the plant crown so that the frost will not harm the roots of the plant. Make a thick layer of mulch as this will break down during the winter and
Save your plastic 2 L bottles as they come in handy as a drip irrigation for newly planted trees and shrubs. Puncture holes all around the bottle and bury it alongside the tree. Fill the bottle with water and it
Autumn is a good time to take cuttings and they will root better is they are dipped into a rooting compound. Try this homemade recipe. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of honey in 500 ml of hot water. Add 1 teaspoon of
Hang a mesh bag, the ones that we buy onions in, on your garden tap and pop a bar of soap into the bag. The mesh is slightly abrasive and will readily remove soil from your hands.
Having birds visit your garden is a joy. Do provide them with a birdbath or a water feature in which then can bath and drink and keep the pump set on slow. It’s fun to keep a list of the
World Environment Day on Sunday 5 June certainly promotes a greater appreciation of nature, the environment and the universe. We witness, with horror man’s greed, waste and total disrespect for the environment. We can make a difference in our own
In very wet times or as a result of over watering, the leaves may turn yellow and fall off. This indicates that magnesium and iron has leached out of the soil. Dissolve 220 grams of Epsom Sats in 10 litres
This is the time of the year when we need to mulch in order to keep the soil warm, moist and weed free. Spread newspaper between your plants and cover with bark chips, pebbles or compost. The newspaper will break
If your plant looks sick and the leaves are yellow, it could be the result of a nitrogen deficiency in the soil. Sprinkle some unflavoured gelatine around the plant and this should cure the problem.