A WEEK'S WORK

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 112, 7 November 1935, Page 29

A WEEK'S WORK

FLOWER GARDEN.

The late wet spell has produced rank growth very liable to attack by fungoid disease. Spraying with Bordeau Mixture will check this in most cases. As soon as the surface soil is dry enough, fork over between the plants to break up the crust. Seedling weeds are sure to be troublesome. Destroy them in the early stages by hoeing when the weather is dry. All tall-growing plants, such as delphiniums, chrysanthemums, etc., require staking. Windy weather, following a wet spell, is liable to uproot the plants while the soil is soft or to break down the growths. Make new beds of violets before the hot, dry weather sets in. The soil should be well dug and manured before planting. Continue the planting of outdoor chrysanthemums. The plants require to be well established before the hot weather sets in. : Continue to plant out seedlings as they become available. Every vacant space shquld be filled. Bold grouping gives a better effect than single plants. : Keep the lawn regularly mown and clip the edges. Remove bad weeds before they become too large. . Spray roses with Black Leaf. 40 at the first appearance of aphis. Loosen up the soil on the rose beds frequently. See that sweet peast have proper supports and where growths have come adrift fasten them in securely. Weed and thin seedling plants. If crowded the plants become leggy and fail to give the best results. VEGETABLE GARDEN. The soil is in splendid condition for planting out, but avoid walking over it while very wet as this causes caking. When it is necessary to work on wet soil put down boards to stand on. Heavy soils may be very seriously damaged by being tramped on while water-logged. Plant out tomatoes in sheltered positions. The young plants should be afforded some shelter for the first week or so after planting to give them a chance to become thoroughly hardened and established. ' Make successional sowings of peas, lettuces, dwarf beans, carrots, parsnips, and turnips. Thin and weed ail seedling crops to the required distance. Earth up potatoes, cabbages, peas, and French beans. Stake peas and dwarf beans. With tall varieties of peas this is essential; it is also advisable wilh the dwarf kinds. Plant pumpkins and marrows. Plenty of space should be allowed for these as they cover a large surface by the time the plants are fully grown. Sow maize or sweet corn. Plant kumeras on ridges as previously advised. ~ Keep the onion bed well cultivated by shallow hoeing, and give a dose of liquid manure while the ground is moist. Nitrate of soda is good for the purpose.