by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
Trilliums grow wild in the forests in North America. The rhizomes are found just under the leaf litter surface so don’t plant them too deep. If planted shallow, the roots contract to drag the rhizome down to the optimum level. If planted too deep the rhizome cannot...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden
After a long winter slumber we all long for some colour and life in the garden. Spring bulb planting begins in September but save your tulips to be planted in November. Plant them to early and there is the possibility of them suffering tulip fire. To get the greatest...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Maintenance
Grass clippings, All vegetable matter (not cooked food), Egg shells, Hair clippings, Dust, Lint from tumble dryers, Shredded paper and cardboard (this helps to absorb the decomposing smell) Do not put citrus fruit or peel (oranges and lemons) into the compost bin as...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Maintenance
The most commonly used are slug pellets. Be sure to scatter thinly as these can be harmful to other animals and pets. Nematodes are a biological control, which are not harmful to pets and other animals. Other deterrents are rock granules, eggshells, or copper tapes...
by Manoj Malde | Nov 9, 2015 | Garden, Maintenance
The best way to do this is by deadheading. By taking off the dead flower heads the plant will put it’s energy into making more flowers. If the dead heads are left on, the plant will put its energy into trying to form seeds.
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