WORK FOR THE WEEK

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 201, 22 May 1936, Page 18

WORK FOR THE WEEK

The Flower Garden Plant out all flowering shrubs and trees. Roses, in particular. should be planted now. Although most of the spring-flowering bulbs were planted by the end of last month, anemones can still be planted. There is still time to plant the summer-flowering lilies. Now is the time to renovate the herbaceous border. Lift, divide and replant where necessary. Paeonies should be planted as early as possible. All hardy annuals can now be planted. Plant out pansies, violas, calendulas, and Canterbury bells. ' Remove all dead foliage from bearded irises and make sure that the rhuzomes are not buried in the soil. For best results, these fleshy rootstocks should be on the soil level. If you have not already lifted your gladioli you should do so without further delay. May is one of the best months for transplanting waterlilies. The Vegetable Garden Sow broad beans, early carrots and cabbage. Plant out rhubarb, seakale, shallots, garlic and horseradish. Where special beds have been prepared asparagus roots can now be planted. Renew established -rhubarb beds by incorporating decayed cow manure. Dig thoroughly and then divide the plants, discarding the old woody crowns. Hoe up the soil round all growing crops, particularly broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. Thin out all seedling crops. Plant such bush fruits as gooseberries, black currants and raspberries. . All other fruit trees are best planted out in June or July, but the soil for them should be thoroughly prepared now. Keep the weeds down and remove all rubbish. The cleaner you keep your garden the greater will be its freedom from pests and disease.