OUT IN THE GARDEN

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXVIII, Issue 129, 26 May 1932, Page 6

OUT IN THE GARDEN

THE WEEK’S WORK The conditions for planting are favourable and the work should be hurried on before inclement weather arrives.

Evergreen trees and shrubs planted now will quickly make new roots. Rose planting can be done. Old bushes that are looking done will often pick up new vigour by transplanting. Dahlias that are done can be cut down and the roots lifted. Leave on ground for a few days to dry. See that the labels are securely fastened to the Dahlia stools before storing. Cutings of Carnations inserted now will root readily. Clean away any annuals that are over.

Dig over vacant beds and borders. Apply a dressing of horticultural napthalene to the ground after digging and fork it in.

Herbaceous plants can be lifted, divided and replanted, and the borders manured. Any alterations to beds and borders should be made now. THE VEGETABLE PLOT Collect all prunings and burn them. Scatter the ashes on the ground. Clean the Asparagus beds; cut tops and burn on bed. Rake off the top soil and alj seed and seedlings, give a coat of manure or seaweed, and cover with new soil. Plant Cabbages and Cauliflowers as required. Dig over weedy ground. Do not allow weeds to flower. Collect all waste Cabbage and Cauliflower leaves and bury them. If ground between crops is very weedy, lightly dig it. ’< Use raised beds for sowing seeds at this time of the year. Prepare ground for Potato planting. A sowing of early Peas can be made. Well drained, light, warm soils are best. Sow Broad Beans on heavy soils and in cold districts.