Hero plant this month:Turf
This month it’s all about planting turf. It’s cooling, great for kids to play on and adds value to your property. If you get the right one, it’s low maintenance too.
A good all-rounder is Sir Walter Buffalo. It’s tough, soft and good looking. Even better, it’s an Aussie bred turf that works in full sun and shade. It doesn’t need a lot of water and is salt tolerant.
What else to plant
Give the garden a splash of colour with geraniums. These hardy sun lovers reward with their fabulous, brightly coloured flowers. Grow in pots, hanging baskets or in the garden. Geraniums thrive in well-drained soil. To encourage more blooms, remove spent flowers regularly.
Salvias are also a good choice. Plant in a sunny spot in the garden or in pots too, but always use a good quality potting mix.
Put in some summer vegies this month. Cucumbers, beans, capsicum and zucchini will thrive in the warmer weather. Keep in mind that zucchini are prolific producers, so a few plants go a long way.
There’s still time to put in some potatoes too. These take about 3 months to mature. Grow certified seed and plant into fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the water up to them as they start to grow.
Maintenance
Keep hedges well maintained and trim them regularly this month so they don’t get out of hand.
Give your lawn some maintenance love too. If your lawn has a dead layer, called thatch, remove it so that more oxygen can reach the roots.
Keep an eye out for watering needs of plants, especially pots. They tend to dry out quickly as the weather warms. Before turning on the sprinkler, check water regulations with your local authority.
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