Get set for Summer!

With summer fast approaching now is the time to be getting your garden ready before the dry, hot weather arrives.
Currently the water restrictions have been eased to Stage 1 which is some what of a suprise but never the less a welcome bit of relief.
Now is the ideal time to be getting a spot of planting underway. The ablity to be able to give them a good establishment time with the available water will make a huge difference to their ability to survive the fast approaching summer.
Time also to get onto mulching the garden with a good 75mm of mulch to help retain moisture.
I find that now is a great time to apply a general feed to the garden. A healthy happy plant can withstand the harsh elements far better than a plant under stress.
I like to use a liquid product that can be applied and accessable to the plants straight away. Products such as Charlie Carp, act as a root stimulant which will keep the plants healthier and happier as it will improve their ability to search for water, air and nutrients deeper in the soil. The fish oil also coats the leaves of plants smothering any fungus which might have decided to live on your plants and the those lovely little bugs tend to be very unimpressed with fishy tasting leaves!
Daylight savings is a great opportunity for those who work long hours to be able to get some great garden therapy. An hour in the garden each day will make a huge difference to both you and your garden.
So go on and get your garden 'Flourishing' today.

Michelle x