THE WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXV, Issue 121, 25 May 1933, Page 20

THE WEEK'S WORK

VEGETABLE GARDEN.

... ■ Finish the -harvesting of. any crops which ■ are still in .tho ground. Store-in a dry, airy place. Dig or trench all vacant ground, working in as much vegetable 'matter as is available. , .. It is a good plan to trench some part of the garden each year. This gives added depth of soil, and consequently a better rooting medium for tlio various plants. ■ . Soil which was well manured last season will benefit by a dressing of lime and vice versa. Leaving the surface soil rough, gives-a larger surface for the elements to work on, thus sweetening1 the soil. Plant out cabbages, cauliflowers, onions, garlic, and shallots. Burn up all rubbish which is unsuitable-for'burying. Any unhealthy or diseased plants should be dealt with in this way. FLOWER GARDEN. As chrysanthemums finish flowering the old stems may be cut down to the ground. This encourages sucker growths. Dahlias are practically over, and may be cut down also. See that the name labels aro clearly marked and tho position of the tubers. Fallen leaves require "gathering at frequent intervals. If these are placed in a heap and rotted down they make excellent fertiliser. ■Every effort should be.made to get,the whole garden cleaned up with all the beds .dug or forked over. Plant out seedlings of hardy plants where' available, and keep the soil rouud those already planted loosened up. Delphiniums, heleuiums, Michaelmas daisies, and similar tall-growing perennials may be cut down. Keep a watch on sweet peas. Supply twiggy supports for the young plants to cling to, and dust with lime or soot to keep off slugs. Take every advantage of the favourable weather to get any neccssarv digging done. • " Make preparations for planting shrubs and trees of all varieties. The ground should bo well broken up to a good depth for trees, shrubs, and bushes, as these are permanent plantings.