THE FLOWER GARDEN
A general stocktaking of all the garden beds should now take place as many call tor a complete replenishing •t this season of the year. Many new and choice subjects may be planted this month giving a varied and pleasing range of work. Agapanthus, cliveas, fuchsias, gerberas and penstemons are some of the hardy perennial plants available for March. Early flowering sweet peas are always an asset to the home garden. Plant the seed now. Bulb planting is an important feature of this month’s work and all varieties mentioned previously should be set. Nothing eclipses these simply-grown subjects for a spring display. The plants of early stocks and Iceland poppies are now available for winter flowering. Plant as many as possible for they both make excellent garden tenants. Lupins, nemesia, pansy, viola, mignonette, larkspurs and antirrhinum are al! hardy flowering annuals and may be sown to excellent advantage. In colder districts commence cutting back roses, hydrangeas and all soft wooded plants while there is still sunshine. lam a great believer in starting thi s work early as frostv weather often causes unnatural diebacks.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 80, 16 March 1934, Page 15
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186THE FLOWER GARDEN Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 80, 16 March 1934, Page 15
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