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This month, it's all about citrus. Every Victorian garden needs at least one citrus tree and there's no shortage to choose from. Whether it's lemons, oranges or limes, there's bound to be one that suits your garden.
Citrus are good all-purpose plants with beautiful foliage, pretty flowers and are productive too.
You don't need to go big either, citrus trees grow well in pots. Select a large pot, about 50cm in diameter, but make sure you use a premium potting mix. It contains slow release fertiliser and a soil wetter to help absorb moisture.
Citrus thrive in the full sun and like fertile, well drained soil. They're also heavy feeders, so add fertiliser at least every season to ensure a strong harvest and water regularly.
If you need advice about fertiliser and pots, go into your local Bunnings and ask the team in the garden centre.
Don't neglect the vegie patch either. Consider planting brassicas such as cabbages, broccolis and cauliflowers.
Think about adding some onions, leeks and garlic to your garden. These members of the allium family taste great and also have proven health benefits as well.
Autumn is the best time for pruning. Remove dead wood and spent flowers on perennials. Give evergreen shrubs a work over too. Regular pruning will encourage new growth and help to keep the plant looking good.
Watch out for pests like snails and slugs. They especially love seedlings, so use some snail bait, or just step on them and leave them out for the birds!
Also keep an eye out for cabbage white butterfly, which are hungry for brassica seedlings.
Keep in mind the watering needs of pots and planters as they tend to dry out around this time.
Finally give the lawn some love by repairing any summer damage with some fresh seed and a complete fertiliser.
In April there should be plenty of produce ready to harvest. Pick peas, Asian greens, lettuce, spinach, radish and celery. And don't forget the herb garden. Also pick bunches of parsley, basil, mint and thyme for cooking.
Autumn is a lovely time in a Victorian garden so get out and enjoy it this weekend.
Remember the Perfect Plant Promise. All our plants (except seedlings) are guaranteed for 12 months. If you're not 100 percent happy, return your plant (with the receipt or tax invoice) and we'll refund it.
Check out the wide range of plants online or visit your local Bunnings Warehouse to find out how you can bring your garden to life.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
