THE WEEK'S WORK

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 471, 4 June 1932, Page 23 (Supplement)

THE WEEK'S WORK

THE FLOWER GARDEN. The planting of spring bedding should be completed as soon as possible. Shrubs and trees can be transplanted. Plant some of those shrubs which give bright autumn foliage. Prepare ground for new Roses. Old plants of Roses often gain new vigour if lifted, roots shortened, and replanted in new soil. Get rid of any old worn-out varieties of Roses. There are plenty of better varieties offered cheaply. Cut the tops of the Dahlias off and lift the tubers. Now is the time to discard any that are second rate. Chrysanthemums that are over should be cut down. Clear weeds away from the base to encourage sturdy cuttings. Remember it pays to procure new stocks of Chrysanthemums, but get them from field grown, not highly forced plants. Clear away plants that are over, and get the borders manured and dug. When digging over borders, give them a dressing of some soil fumigant, such as napthelene. Scatter it on after digging, and rake or hoe it in. See that all plant labels are in good order and legible, or renew them. Form and plant Rock gardens or renovate existing ones. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. Dig over vacant ground. Give it a dressing of napthalene or other soil fumigant. Onions sown early should be kept weeded. A sowing of Onions for spring planting can be made. Use slightly raised beds and cover lightly. Harvest Pumpkins, Marrows, etc. Collect the vine and either burn or bury it. Prepare ground for planting early Potatoes. It will need forking over once or twice more before planting time. A few early Peas can be sown in a well drained, warm position. It is little use sowing any seeds at this time of the season unless they are protected from birds. The seed beds hould be protected directly the seeds are sown to prevent the birds getting started. Cut down c’d Asparagus tops and burn them on the bed. Clear off the beds all weeds and the top two inches of soil, and with it any seed or seedlings. Give the Asparagus bed a coating of manure, seaweed or new soil. THE FRUIT GARDEN. Spray all your Fruit Trees and Bushes, using Red Oil Emulsion at strength of 1 in 14. •vThe pruning of Fruit Trees can now be done. Burn the prunings. All Apples and Pears shouldr now be picked and put under cover.