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How to improve soil health in your garden with Yates
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How to improve soil health in your garden with Yates
The vibrant growth of spring might seem an age away but, just like a glowing complexion, a gorgeous garden is all about what’s going on under the surface. So whether you are an experienced green thumb or newbie gardener, give your garden the attention it needs now to boost soil health for a thriving autumn landscape and stunning spring show, using these go-to Yates products.
How to improve soil health in your garden
Healthy plants and vigorous blooms need soil that’s packed with nutrients and beneficial micro-organisms. Before you plant your spring bulbs and autumn annuals:
- Enrich the soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food & Soil Improver Pellets. Loaded with manure, seaweed, and blood and bone, it’s suitable for every bed, from the vegie patch to the rose garden.
- Apply Yates Dynamic Lifter Roses & Flowers Plant Food Pellets to give flower beds an extra boost. This specialty mix contains extra nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for stronger growth, longer roots and, ultimately, bigger and better blooms.
Check out three simple steps to improve your garden soil with Yates.
How to feed your plants using a garden hose
The key to successful gardening is consistent care, but this doesn’t have to be an arduous task. Yates has a handy new garden care system designed for the time-poor gardener, allowing you to give your garden beds a nutrient boost in minutes, and with no hard labour – perfect for when those hungry spring plants start to stir. All you have to do is:
- Connect your hose and a pouch of Yates Dynamic Lifter Click & Grow Plant Food & Soil Improver to the trigger.
- Set the mix dial and spray setting as directed on the pack and pull the trigger for an accurate dose. Easy peasy! Plus, it’s suitable for use throughout the garden, including on natives.
How to stop bugs eating your plants
Garden pests have no respect for your labours and, as your carefully cultivated flowers unfurl, unwelcome bugs could show up for their own feast. Keep a Yates Rose Gun on hand, so you can blast them as soon as they appear. This no-fuss, pre-mixed insecticide and fungicide spray is a targeted solution for all the nasties that come for your ornamental plants such as roses and flowers, from aphids and thrips to black spot and powdery mildew.
Keep in mind...
- After applying fertiliser around edible plants, delay harvesting for a few days and rinse well before cooking and eating.
- If using products to deal with pests, diseases or weeds, always read the label, follow the instructions carefully and wear suitable protective equipment.
- Store all garden chemicals and products out of reach of children and pets.
Ready to give your garden a boost?
Check out the full range of Yates products available at Bunnings.
Photo credit: Adobe Stock, Yates
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