THE WEEK'S WORK.

Auckland Star, Volume LXII, Issue 2, 3 January 1931, Page 6 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The dry weather ha# rendered hoeing necessary both a* a weedkiller and to produce a dust mulch. „:«»«-» Mulching in some form is important just now to conserve ffloi«ure. There are often a number of different materials about th , used. Almost any kind of old vegetable matter, su s» weeds, grass cuttings, and manure is good. 1:1,A dust mulch consists of two or three inches of fine Io°«e dust soil, and can be produced by means of hoe or hand scarifier. Complete the Chrysanthemum planting. Those pWed earlier and which are showing buds should be stopped. Dahlia planting can be continued. A few planted in January giro some nice late blooms. , .. . . . Any further plantings to fill beds or borders should be done at once. Rhizomateous Iris can be divided once the flowermg season is over. Commence lifting bulbs. Freesias, Lachenahas and Nerines should be lifted and replanted at once. , . _ . , . Pick spent blooms from Roses, Sweet Peas and other flowering plants Do not allow seed pods to form on the Rhododendrons or Azalea*. Put stakes to Dahlias at the time of planting. Early planted ones If theT'planta to run up before branching cut out the top and force the growth of side shoots. , , ... Trim hedges to give a neat appearance to the garden for the holiday season. .