Proper preparation of beds is essential, as perennial border plants are
left undisturbed for several years. Choose sites carefully for lime haters and
lime lovers. Do not grow lime haters such as azaleas near a brick wall. Even
the small amount of lime washed down the wall damages the plant. Prune
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In cold zones
Tidy perennials plants. In very frosty areas leave dead foliage, to protect the crown. Add a few perennials to your garden each year. Spring flowering annuals and perennials may be lightly dressed with complete fertilizer to strengthen before winter. Shelter late flowering chrysanthemums.
Roses
Prepare soil for rose planting as new roses arrive at nurseries early June. Choose a site that gets at least six hours. Sun daily and dig it well 30 cm deep, Break up clods and turn in plenty of compost. Add ¾ cup lime or dolomite and ¼ cup packaged rose food per square meter. Dig over again so that soil is fine and crumbly. Water and leave at least three weeks before buying and planting new roses.
Order roses now; plant from end of June to August. New gardeners should choose established varieties. Consider a trailing rose as ground cover, a climbing miniature rose for a balcony.
Shrubs and trees
Prune deciduous trees and shrubs at leaf fall burning any diseased cuttings. Prune only lightly any winter and spring flowering shrubs at the moment; major work is done after flowering. An ideal mulch for any of these is a thick covering of well-rotted stable manure and straw. Prepare tree planting sites for next month. To test drainage make a few holes 40 cm deep and inspect 24 hours after heavy rain. If there is still water in the holes, artificial drainage will be necessary. Use polythene tubing or raise planting areas 30 cm above surrounding surface.
In tropical zones
Prepare sites for climbers with a good mix of organic fertilizer and compost (climber like cool roots). Set those 40 cm away from the base of any fence then angel your support to the top. This way rain can soak them properly and there will be air space between plant and fence.
In cold zones
Tidy hedges and shrub borders. Add mulch and compost to improve stale soil. Add new shrubs to border while the conditions are still good. Fragrant luculia, Belladonna lilies, poinsettia.
In cold zones
Tidy perennials plants. In very frosty areas leave dead foliage, to protect the crown. Add a few perennials to your garden each year. Spring flowering annuals and perennials may be lightly dressed with complete fertilizer to strengthen before winter. Shelter late flowering chrysanthemums.
Roses
Prepare soil for rose planting as new roses arrive at nurseries early June. Choose a site that gets at least six hours. Sun daily and dig it well 30 cm deep, Break up clods and turn in plenty of compost. Add ¾ cup lime or dolomite and ¼ cup packaged rose food per square meter. Dig over again so that soil is fine and crumbly. Water and leave at least three weeks before buying and planting new roses.
Order roses now; plant from end of June to August. New gardeners should choose established varieties. Consider a trailing rose as ground cover, a climbing miniature rose for a balcony.
Shrubs and trees
Prune deciduous trees and shrubs at leaf fall burning any diseased cuttings. Prune only lightly any winter and spring flowering shrubs at the moment; major work is done after flowering. An ideal mulch for any of these is a thick covering of well-rotted stable manure and straw. Prepare tree planting sites for next month. To test drainage make a few holes 40 cm deep and inspect 24 hours after heavy rain. If there is still water in the holes, artificial drainage will be necessary. Use polythene tubing or raise planting areas 30 cm above surrounding surface.
In tropical zones
Prepare sites for climbers with a good mix of organic fertilizer and compost (climber like cool roots). Set those 40 cm away from the base of any fence then angel your support to the top. This way rain can soak them properly and there will be air space between plant and fence.
In cold zones
Tidy hedges and shrub borders. Add mulch and compost to improve stale soil. Add new shrubs to border while the conditions are still good. Fragrant luculia, Belladonna lilies, poinsettia.
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