WORK FOR THE WEEK

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21126, 27 August 1938, Page 15

WORK FOR THE WEEK

FLOWER GARDEN Anemones and ranunculi may now he planted for flowering in late spring. The former should have the narrow end upwards and the rananculi should have the claws downwards. When in doubt plant on their sides. Early sowings of some of the hardiest annuals such as Limnanthus, Calendulas, Cornflowers, Llnarias, Sweet Peas, etc., may now be made in warn corners. In every case it is best to sow thinly and thin boldly as the plants do best which have plenty of space to develop. Spring flowering plants which were placed in their permanent quarters in the autumn should be thoroughly weeded and the soil kept cultivated. Rooted cuttings of pansies, violas, pentstemons, and the hardier marguirites may now be planted out provided they have been thoroughly hardened off. Bare spaces in lawns should be attended to during the next few weeks. In most cases all ‘hat is necessary is to break the hard surface by forking, sow with a pinch of grass seed, and cover with fine soil. VEGETABLE GARDEN The hoe should be kept going freely among all growing crops of beans, early peas, lettuces, cabbage and so on. Where .growth is slow a dressing or dusting of either sulphate of ammonia or nitrate of soda at the rate of loz to the square yard will soon give results. Old beds of brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and winter greens should be cleared off as soon as the crops are spent and the plots should be deeply cultivated by digging before being given a dressing of lime. First early potatoes should be placed in sprouting boxes and given as much sun as possible. Sowings of radishes, lettuce, peas, and spinach should now be possible in most gardens. Cabbage and cauliflower should be planted in small quantities to keep up the supply. New strawberry beds may now be laid down. This crop soon det:riorates if kept on the same ground for several years. It is well worth while to put in a few rows and discard some of the older ones every season.