SUMMER
Your Gardening Guide for February
HOT REGION
SUMMER
Your Gardening Guide for February
HOT REGION
Welcome to February !
Traditionally a hot month in the garden, only maintenance matters. Delay major gardening projects until late next month.
February Top Tips
#1 Fertilise
Fertilise citrus with compost and organic fertiliser
#2 Deadheading
If you have deadheaded your roses they should have another flush of blooms. A feed with a pelletised organic fertiliser will result in vigorous plants with stunning blooms.
#3 Pest prevention
Heat can stress plants out making them more susceptible to pests. Check regularly for pests such as caterpillars, aphids and spider mites.
#4 Prune
Keep basil flowers trimmed off to encourage new soft growth. If the plants have too many flowers they will but their energy into producing seeds at the expense of leaves.
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Beneficial Plants
Plant some beneficial attracting plants; nasturtium, verbena, marigolds
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Encourage ladybirds and lacewings
Encourage ladybirds and lacewings (natural predators to thrips) by planting beneficial plants: dill, coriander, Queen Anne's lace, Fennel, Tansy, Cosmos, Coriander and Marigolds.
Plants to plant now
Plant silverbeet, leeks, spring onions, Brussel sprouts, bush beans broccoli, cauliflower and celery at the end of the month.
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