WORK FOR THE MONTH

Press, Volume XCIX, Issue 29227, 10 June 1960, Page 8

WORK FOR THE MONTH

THE FLOWER GARDEN The planting of spring bulbs and lilies should be completed as soon as possible. Shrubs and trees can be transplanted. Plant some of those shrubs which give bright autumn foliage. Prepare ground for new roses. Old plants of roses often gain new vigour if lifted, roots shortened, and replanted in new soil. Get rid of any old, worn-out varieties of roses. There are plenty of better varieties available cheaply. Cut the tops of dahlias off, and lift the tubers. Now is the time to discard any that are second rate. Chrysanthemums that are over should be cut down. Clear weeds away from the base to encourage sturdy cuttings. Remember, it pays to procure new stocks of chrysanthemums, but get them from field-grown, not highly forced plants. Clear away plants that are over, and get the borders manured and dug. When digging over borders give them a dressing of some soil fumigant, such as naphthalene. Scatter it on after digging, and rake or hoe it in. See that all plant labels are in good order and legible, or renew them. Form and plant rock gardens, or renovate existing ones. Hedge plants can be trimmed. Dig in or compost all garden or house wastes. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN Dig over vacant ground. Give it a dressing of naphthalene or other soil fumigant Onions sown early should be kept weeded. A sowing of onions for spring planting can be made. Used slightly raised beds and cover lightly. Prepare ground for planting early potatoes. It will need forking over once or twice more before planting time. A few early peas can be sown in well-drained, warm positions. Clear the asparagus bed of weeds and give it a good coating of manure or compost. Select a few good early potatoes and put in shallow boxes under cover for sprouting. Keep the hoe going in fine weather to control weeds. THE FRUIT GARDEN Spray all pip fruit trees and bushes, using red oil emulsion at strength of 1 in 20. Spray stone fruit trees and walnuts, using lime sulphur or bordeaux. Pruning can be done, but burn the prunings from trees that have to be sprayed. Fruit trees of all kinds can be planted.