WEEK'S WORK

Auckland Star, Volume LXX, Issue 201, 26 August 1939, Page 14 (Supplement)

WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN

Rock gardens should receive attention. Prick over the soil in the pockets and replace the winter losses. ' A top-dressing of a gritty compost will improve many of the rock plants. Hardy perennials can still be increased by division if this has not already Been attended to. Narcissus coming into flower should be watched for slugs and snails. A piece of cotton wool tied on the stem will save special blooms. '"""" m °" " i,h • •* Sweet peas growing now need attention. Some of the weak growths will need cutting away. A sowing of sweet peas may be made now. These will give late blooms. Chrysanthemum cuttings can be taken at any time now. This season has not been so far a good one for cuttings. Carnation beds should be gone over and the plants cleaned of any bad foliage and the beds hoed. Any carnation planting that is to be done should be done as soon as possible. Cut hedges, clean up paths and get them in trim for the season.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN P" digging of vacant land should be pushed on as fast as possible. ~ tteee, f lon sowing of peas and spinach should be made. A sowing of carrots and beetroot should also be made. The ground is still very wet, but every chance should be taken to get the hoe among the crops. Peas that are through the ground should be earthed up and small sticks supplied to hold the plants off the soil. Autumn sown onions can be planted as soon as weather and circumstances permit; better to wait until the ground is in condition. Cabbages and cauliflower should be planted. Potatoes should be placed in boxes to sprout ready for planting. Plantings should be made as ground permits. Make a sowing of seakale for next winter's supply and plant out thongs saved from the old roots. Dig in any green manuring crops still occupying the ground. This will allow of decomposition before planting.

THE FRUIT GARDEN Any further pruning should be completed at once, as many buds are now swelling. ~~ Recently planted trees will need attention, with an occasional watering if weather should prove dry. Citrus trees can be pruned as soon as the soil is right. Remove low-hanging branches of citrus trees as a precaution against browu rot. Any planting that is waiting should be done as soon as possible.

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