Gardening in the Tweed Caldera
Jobs to do in August from the July 2000 Newsletter We’re heading towards that busy time of the year when everything seems to happen at once. To help us collect our thoughts, here are some hints adapted from the Australian … Continued
Jobs to do in November from the October 2000 Newsletter Prune winter flowering shrubs and check for signs of borer and.scale activity. Remove grass and weeds from around the base of the plant to eliminate breeding sites. It’s time to take care of … Continued
Jobs to do in October – from our from the September 2000 Newsletter Increase mulches as weather becomes hotter. Take softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings. Water mangoes, citrus and lychees for good fruit development. Give indoor plants a dose of slow-release fertitiser and wipe the dust … Continued
Plant cucurbits in frost-free areas – pumpkins, button squash and zucchini can all go in now, but wait a while for cucumbers and melons. Give the garden a general feed, especially shrubs which are yet to flower e.g. most exotic … Continued