THE HOME GARDEN.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20650, 23 August 1930, Page 5 (Supplement)

THE HOME GARDEN.

THE FLOWER GARDEN. Clonditions continue favourable for tho planting ol the u diaerent/ varieties ol trees, shrubs, hedge plants and otber permanent subjects. Scarlet flowering and other gums, acacias, pepper trees, iacarandas and a few other pot-grown plants do best planted In the spring when the solf becomes warmer. jjvergreen climbing plants grown in pots should always be planted in the spring. |Tow la a good time to plant passion fruits. Ifte planting of roses should be completed by the end of this month. Dig through the beds. (larnations and plcotees may be planted into their flower* Ing positions in the beds and borders. Mix a little lime with the soil at the same time. (Hadioli corms planted now should flower in December. Arrange the bulbs in clumps. Plant 3in. below the surlace. Jlichaelmas daisies, perennial phloxes, heleniums, golden rods and glows also other horbaceous perennials, may be replanted into their places in the borders. Jllthough growth is becoming active the soil is still too cold and wet for many seedlings. Defer the planting until better conditions prevail. Attend to the propagation of chrysanthemums from cuttings or suckers. For early propagation place ! dahlias upder a glass frame to start them. ]Jox ofl petunias, coreopsis, 10-week stocks, verbenas, African and French marigolds, carnations and other seedlings that are ready for spring planting. (Jomplete the pruning of any shrubs that require treatment, and also the spraying. Ifhe grass on lawns is becoming active now. Roll at regular intervals.

PROGRAMME OF WORK.

THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. If early planted potatoes are lacking in growth, a good sprinkling of superphosphate along each side of the rows before earthing up, will greatly assist growth and the development of the tubers. In districts subject to late frosts, drawing the earth well up to the plants as soon as they appear above ground will assist to protect them from injury. From this time onward, almost every variety o! hardy vegetable can be sown or planted with every prospect of success. Before sowing, however, the ground should be freely broken up and placed in the best possible condition that will ensure rapid germination and growth. Immediately the ground Is dry enough to work loose, no time should be lost in hoeing or light digging between growing crops. Also earth up peas, broad beans, cabbage, potatoes and similar crops. Transplant autumn-sown onions and make further sowings for using in the green state. Young seedling crops that are just above ground will need careful watching, frequent dusting with lime or light sprinkling of superphosphate between the rows, this being necessary to protect the plants from slugs. Established rhubarb beds, should be well manured and dug over between the rows, special care being taken not to damage the crowns. Jerusaleum artichokes may be planted any time during the present month. These are best planted in any spare corner of the garden not required for other crops. Parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram and other herbs- easily raised from seed, .should be sown. If old plants aro on hand take up divide and transplant. \