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Canna
Thysanotus ‘Frilly Knickers’
Wild iris ‘White Tiger’
Clumping
beauties
plantings and even lend themselves quite happily to pot culture foliage or fruit.
Heliconia
Canna: Moisture lover. For that troublesome spot in the garden that never seems to dry out, the canna can be a godsend. Loving excessive moisture, all cannas — dwarf and tall — can be happily grown in that boggy corner. In winter it best to cut your cannas right down to ground level and they will reward you with lush, thick, new spring growth and of colours — as does the foliage. With this striking double act they can add a certain pizzazz to any garden design. A sunny location is required for Thysanotus: Native touch is a toocute-for-words Australian native which grows in grassy tufts about 50cm high and bears masses of bright purple several months in spring and early summer. Sensational when planted en masse, give it full sun on pots or garden beds. Tolerates dry conditions, heat and light frosts.
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Society garlic
Dietes: The toughest of them all. What’s that clumpy, grass-like plant on the median strip or growing in the shopping centre car park? It’s probably dietes. Dietes are such a tough cookie when it comes to hot, dry, exposed positions. They will happily provide you with hostile conditions and can be planted in those tricky spots right underneath trees, as long as they receive at least half a day of sun. This genus has several species, the most common being Spanish iris (Dietes bicolour) and Wild iris ( ) but there are many more to choose from.
Spanish iris
Strelitzia
Agapanthus
Clivia
Heliconia: Tropical beauty. Nothing says ‘tropical’ more than the genus heliconia. With a very large number of species and named cultivars, the heliconia family can be grown in a wide range of climates if varieties are chosen carefully. In cold climates, the heliconia will die down during the wintertime but in the tropics they can be found as evergreen clumping plants. sun to semi-shade, ample water and a good fertilising regime will put you onto the road to success. Tulbaghia: Low border delight. Commonly named Society garlic, the Tulbaghia makes a delightful clumping border plant when planted en masse. During the heat of the day, the garlicky-scent of their foliage can be easily as lavender/mauve umbels which stand high above their blue-green, strappy foliage. There are forms available with variegated foliage. An added bonus is that the foliage is edible. Plant it in a full sun to semi-shade position. Clivia: Shade lover. Dry shade is one of the hardest enter the clivia. I know it’s
strictly a bulb but for a plant that clumps out well in a shaded position you can’t in shaded, moist to dry soil types, the clivia comes in all shades of orange, from almost red to pale apricot. Also available are a range of forms. Growing to around 50cm tall, the clivia is a little slow-growing but well worth the wait. Under trees, shaded southern aspects and as potted specimens in shaded courtyards the clivia is a winner. Agapanthus: The fairest of them all. This genus has many species and even more named cultivars, with a range of colours from the darkest of purple-blue, sky blue and white. They really best in a full sun position with good drainage. Their succulent, strappy bright green foliage is joined by the summer months. These days there are dwarf forms available for smaller Searles Liquid Potash early spring to encourage maximum
The ‘Bird of Paradise’ would have to be one of the most bombproof plants
for Australian gardens. It is slow growing but once established the only thing required is to stand back and The tangerine and blue head makes them the most
which reaches 4m tall and produces large white, similar There are so many other groups of plants and species that could easily be instance, all of your bulbs,
good drainage and a little patience will see you on your way to being a proud strelitzia owner. They grow to around 1.5m in height and width. If you want something bigger, there is the Strelitzia nicolii,
als, various succulents and of course all of your grasses. grow this summer, check in with your local nursery.
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Beauties for the
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Whether you want privacy or to screen out an unattractive vista, these reliable plants are effective, easy-care and beautiful. Syzygium ‘Big Red’ is an outstanding lilly pilly with large, glossy leaves with deep crimson-coloured new growth. White
Syzygium ‘Big Red’
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shaping. Use only a low phosphorus Searles Native Plant Food. It will grow in moist, well-drained soils in
Chinese Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides
(Trachelospermum asiaticum soil and partly shaded position. Drought
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Chinese Star Jasmine
Banksia ‘Sentinel’
Banksia Sentinel is a dwarf variety of banksia (Banksia integrifolia fastigiata) with bird-
New Zealand Christmas Bush (Metrosideros spp.) bears gorgeous, fiery-red flowers over summer. Tough-as-boots once established, it takes dry or coastal gardens, frosts or inland conditions. Its silvery-green foliage responds well to pruning and makes it attractive even when not in flower.
Callistemon ‘Mary MacKillop’
and feed with Searles Native Plant Food for a
Clumping bamboo is a great growing and has a shallow invasive. Perfect in gardens
to a wide range of heights.
Callistemon ‘Mary MacKillop’
‘Ghost’ (Dendrocalamus minor var amoenus)
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Flowers
Does your garden have a shady spot in need of some
Hydrangeas
Hydrangea
New Guinea Impatiens come in a wide range of vibrant, Mona lavender Mona Lavender (Plectranthus sp.)
in pots, hanging baskets or mass New Guinea Impatiens ‘Jungle Drums’
gardenias is a
Searles Flourish Azalea, Camellia & Gardenia Rose myrtle (Archirhodomyrtus beckleri)
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Anigozanthos ‘Ruby Slippers’ paw which loves open, sunny garden beds and is stunning when planted in drifts. It also and spring and its strappy foliage is attractive all year round. Best in regions with low summer humidity, feed it with Searles Native Plant Food in spring or late summer.
Dianella ‘Cherry Red’ is a lovely, native lily which forms grassy clumps (about 75cmH x 75cm wide) with broad, strappy foliage. followed by violet-blue berries in summer. Give it sun to full shade and regular moisture. Grow it in containers, along pathways or in landscaping. Feed in late summer with Searles Native Plant Food and neat. Tolerates drought and frost.
Whether you’re after the contemporary look or just want some structure and texture in your garden, plants with grass-like foliage tick all the right boxes and most are super tough.
Grass with class
Anigozanthos ‘Ruby Slippers’
Lomandra ‘Lime Divine’ is a
graceful weeping foliage. It forms an elegant clump up to 30cm high and 60cm wide and tolerates light frost. Outstanding in the garden or in a container, plant it in full sun or part shade along pathways or in landscaping. an extra, subtle interest. This plant has low water needs and grows in most soils. Feed it in late summer with Searles Kickalong Native Plant Food.
Pennisetum var. rubrum: This is a
plants with grey or yellow-toned Grow it in a sunny location for foliage to be at its best colour — too much shade will send it green. It will tolerate dry conditions but
untidy.
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Lomandra ‘Frosty Top’
Dianella ‘Cherry Red’
Angelonia
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SUMMER2012–2013 Regional Garden Diary
Euphorbia ‘Silver Swan’ is a compact, small shrub (75cmW x 75cmH). Its striking, silver-green foliage with creamy edging creates a sense of ‘structure’ and contrast with other foliage. It’s also stunning in pots. Spikes of creamy-white most well-drained soils, it’s also tolerant of extreme heat and drought. Plant in full sun and avoid skin contact with sap when pruning.
South-east Qld & Northern NSW Subtropical areas
North Queensland Wet & Dry Tropics Flowers
Sow balsam, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, gomphrena, marigold, petunia, salvia, sunflower, torenia and vinca.
Herbs
Plant basil, coriander, lemongrass, mint and tarragon.
Fruit & vegetables
Plant artichoke, beetroot, capsicum, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, pumpkin, radish, shallots, spring onion and tomato.
REGIONAL ZONES Tropical Temperate
Sow ageratum, aster, balsam, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, gomphrena, impatiens, marigold, salvia, sunflower, torenia, vinca and zinnia.
Cold
Herbs
Subtropical
Mediterranean Arid
Plant artichoke, beans, capsicum, celery, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, melons, okra, onion, potato (tubers), pumpkin, radish, rhubarb (crowns), rosella, silver beet, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, sweet potato and tomato.
Prepare garden beds in readiness for next season’s vegetables. To discourage hibiscus beetle, pick up and dispose of spent hibiscus flowers. Keep the fertiliser up to citrus trees as nutrients are constantly being lost with the rain.
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Plant basil, chives, coriander, fennel, gotu kola, heliotrope, lemongrass, mint, parsley, tarragon and winter savoury.
Fruit & vegetables
More advice...
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Flowers
More advice... warmer times of year but may need dappled shade and protection from hot, afternoon sun in warmer climates. Great in pots with a regular dose of Searles Flourish; ensure they have good drainage when grown in garden beds.
Spray roses with Searles Rose Pro to prevent black spot. Cut back excessive growth on herbs to prevent them becoming lanky. This will also reduce fungal infections caused by humidity.
Adelaide & Perth
Sydney
Mediterranean Climates
Temperate areas
Flowers
Flowers
Prune spring-flowering shrubs. Trim spent roses with long stems. Deadhead flowering annuals to keep them flowering.
Plant ageratum, alyssum, boronia, calceolaria, cleome, cyclamen, Iceland poppy, linaria, malope, marigold, pansy, schizanthus, stock, verbena, vinca, viola and wallflower.
Herbs
Keep picking the flowers of parsley and basil to prevent them bolting.
Herbs
Plant basil, chives, coriander, fennel, gotu kola, heliotrope, lovage, mint, parsley and tarragon.
Fruit & vegetables
Plant beans (dwarf and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, okra, parsnip, potato (tubers), radish, rhubarb (crowns), shallots, silver beet, spring onion, sweet corn, sweet potato and zucchini.
More advice...
Mulch the entire garden. Before laying turf, sprinkle one handful of Searles Robust Lawn Booster per square metre and rake in well. Water well after laying turf to help it establish. Feed all food crops fortnightly. Feed azaleas, camellias and gardenias fortnightly with Searles Flourish Azalea, Camellia & Gardenia and keep them wellwatered.
Petunias are the perfect choice for potted colour and garden beds throughout the warmer times of year. Available in just about any colour of the rainbow, give this cheery annual a fortnightly feed with Searles Flourish Soluble Plant Food for best results.
Fruit and vegetables Plant tomatoes, zucchini and capsicum by the end of January. Spray apples and pears against codling moth.
Melbourne Cold & Southern Tableland
Flowers
Plant ageratum, alyssum, cineraria, cleome, cyclamen, forget-me-not, Iceland poppy, lobelia, lupin, marigold, pansy, petunia, phlox, primula, stock, verbena, wallflower and zinnia.
Herbs
Plant basil, chives, coriander, lemongrass, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, tarragon and thyme.
Gazanias are a tough ground cover and are a fantastic, no-mow lawn alternative. Low maintenance once established, they will smother weeds, shield the soil from the worst heat of summer and give a vibrant floral display in sunny hues like yellow, orange and flame red.
Fruit and vegetables
Plant beans, beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, English spinach, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, onion, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, silver beet, spring squash, swede, sweet corn, tomato, turnip and zucchini.
More advice...
Raise the blades on your lawnmower to cut the grass higher. Longer grass will keep the soil cooler, preventing moisture loss and dead patches which will welcome weeds. Grass should never be less than 2.5cm high.
Water flowering annuals and vegetable gardens as required. Snap off withered rhododendron trusses. Watch potted house plants for dry-out and feed with diluted SeaMax速 Fish & Kelp when watering. Apply Searles Flourish fortnightly for better vegetables and blooms. Keep an eye out for pests such as aphids, snails and caterpillars. Give Japanese and Siberian iris clumps a deep watering as they come into flower.
Flowering annuals and perennials are great for quick, dramatic colour, but may need some help in the summer heat. Give pot plants and garden beds a generous layer of mulch (at least 5cm thick) to prevent the soil heating up and drying out. Prune lightly to promote good aeration around plants in humid conditions and water plants on their roots, not their leaves to discourage fungal infections.
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Sundaze ‘Salsa’
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Want to turn your native garden into a riot of colour? Native paper daisies (bracteantha), are suited to Aussie summers and are now available in a delightful range of colours. Originally yellow or creamy-white, they now come in fiery red, orange, purple and pure white. Give them full sun.
Hints & Tips
Osteospermum ‘White Mist’
Pelargonium ‘Jester Red/White’
Pelargoniums will liven up pots or garden beds in any sunny position. With flowers in feminine shades of pink, white, red, orange or apricot, they are perfect in xeroscapes or gardens with a hot, western outlook. Give them good drainage and protection from frost.
It may now seem natural to forget about your camellias, but summer is the most important time to give them TLC. Keep camellias well fed, watered and mulched over summer to ensure plenty Use Searles Flourish Azalea, Camellia & Gardenia for best results.
Colour wheels For an abundance of blooms through the warmer months of the year, grow osteospermum daisies. Forming neat, upright mounds in either garden beds or pots, they are tough in seaside gardens and tolerate light frosts and even dry conditions. Plant them in full sun.
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Gardens grown in old tyres are cute, cheap and can take the rough and tumble of play time. Keep the kids entertained over the summer break with this beautifulyet-practical gardening project! Note: Because tyres can release certain substances into the soil, it is recommended that ornamental, rather than edible plants are used in this project. * We used a mix of Searles Garden Soil Mix and 5IN1™ Organic Plant Food.
mix* and give with garden soil rlic paint. them a coat of acy
Aphids attack new growth on plants, causing leaves to Verbenas are tough, quickcolour to small or large areas. As a groundcover they have about a 1m spread, or they can trail from hanging baskets or containers. Flowering from spring until autumn, they need little water or fertiliser once established. Give them full sun or part shade and a welldrained soil. Tolerant of frost, salt
Portulacas are a semi succulent that love the heat and flower from spring until autumn in outstanding, shimmering colours. This quick-growing groundcover will smother weeds and save water. Great in pots, give them full sun.
encourages an unattractive, black sooty mould to form. Severe infestations can kill young plants. to control aphids, give them a spray with Searles Bug Beater.
Hardy in landscapes or in a pot, Australian native climber Pandorea jasminoides
Few roses are hardier in Australian conditions or have more fascinating blooms than the Chameleon Rose. This rose opens bright yellow and changes to red, pink and eventually to white as it ages, with roses of many different colours typically remaining on the bush at any one time.
Native Daisy Bush (Olearia lanuginosa) is a beautiful, hardy bush (up to 70cm tall) whose grey, feathery foliage creates contrast and interest all year round in pots or garden beds. Tough in the landscape, it tolerates seaside conditions, light frosts and dry conditions. smother the bush in spring. Plant in full sun.
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Ants are out in force in summer and will spread insect pests like aphids, scale and mealy bug from plant to plant. They also make dry soils and potting mixes moisture-repellant. Give ants their marching orders with Searles Ant Kill — available as granules or liquid form.
Chrysocephalum is a long-lived flowering native ground cover that loves an open, sunny position and is effective at smothering weeds. Easily propagated from cuttings, it’s also frost-hardy.
Philodendron ‘Congo’ is a beautiful indoor plant with a lush, tropical look and will ‘clean’ the air in your home. It loves a well-lit position near a window but out of direct sunlight. Water thoroughly every week or so but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
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Hints & Tips
A new strawberry cultivar
...continued Keep strawberry plants moist, from page 14 weed-free and feed them with
SeaMax® Fish & Kelp every two weeks. They will crop best in their second year and should be replaced every three years for best fruiting.
Ceratopetalum (New South Wales Christmas Bush) is a small, native shrub followed by bright red bracts (pictured) by Christmas time. Give it sun or part shade and a moist, well-drained soil. New dwarf variety, ‘Johanna’s Christmas’ grows to only 1m.
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Goodenia ‘Gold Cover’
Mandevillas are the perfect option for brightening up a patio, pool area, trellis or any sunny position where they have something to climb onto. These well-behaved climbers are drytolerant but need excellent drainage which makes them perfect for pots.
Goodenia is a native ground cover that’s great for weed suppression in hot, harsh conditions. With a 1.5m spread, it also cascades beautifully over retaining walls, pots or hanging baskets. Golden yellow
Plants in outdoor pots should be watered every day during the summer, especially in dry weather. Feed potted plants fortnightly with SeaMax® Fish & Kelp and use a quality mix like Searles Peat 80 Plus for best results.
‘Cousin It’ (Casuarina glau
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of the year. Plant it in full sun. Tolerates drought and light frost.
Bougainvillea ‘Jazzie’
Bougainvilleas could be the most spectacular of flowering plants and in warm climates, the dwarf, ‘Bambino’ varieties can be grown in place of roses or azalea bushes.
Bonsais are increasingly popular in home gardens. For best success, learn about the water, sunlight and soil requirements of your tree before you take it home. Be prepared to repot bonsais occasionally and remember that most species traditionally used for bonsai can’t survive indoors.
A stylish and maintenance-free groundcover, ‘Cousin It’ is tough in dry, frosty or coastal conditions in pots or garden beds. Give it full sun. Each plant spreads or cascades about 1m.
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Lovely lawns Ashley Searle
A life without lawn grubs... There are two main types of lawn grub, each of which can cause devastation to lawns before you are even aware of their presence. Here are some easy ways to recognise and deal with them before they do too much damage.
White curl grub The first type of lawn grub is the white
White curl grub
curl grub. These white, ‘C’-shaped grubs are the larvae of the cockchafer beetle or African black beetle. (Commonly, these grubs are wrongly identified as ‘witchetty grubs’ when observed by home gardeners.) White curl grubs live beneath the soil surface and feed on the healthy roots of grass. Like armyworm, these pests have been known to destroy entire lawn areas completely within a matter of weeks.
How to detect white curl grub White curl grub is the larvae of the common African black beetle
Some wasps prey on white curl grub.
Further signs of lawn grubs
You may see wasps hovering over your lawn. Certain species of wasp are a predator of lawn grubs and use them as hosts to feed their young.
What time of year
Most lawn grub activity occurs in the warmer times of year from early spring, through summer and into autumn.
Look for visual signs, such as circular patches in your lawn turning brown or yellow. Your lawn may feel soft and spongy to walk on and you may find grass lying loosely on top of your lawn. (In advanced cases, sections of lawn will be able to be lifted off the surface of the soil like a toupee, as there is no root system left.) For a final confirmation that white curl grubs are present, place a wet hessian bag on your lawn overnight. In the early morning, lift the bag to see if the grubs have come to the surface.
present and water it in well. Alternatively, attach the Searles Lawn Grub Killer 2 litre Hose-On pack to a garden hose and spray it over your lawn or dilute the Searles Lawn Grub Killer Concentrate from the chamber pack and apply it with a pressure sprayer.
The granular shaker bottle means there are no messy concoctions or spraying. For the white curl grub, use the hessian bag test Treatment (mentioned earlier) after a week to make Lawn grubs are easy to control. Sprinkle sure all grubs are gone. Keep watching for Searles® Lawn Grub Killer or Searles evidence of lawn grubs as they can return Dead Grub granules evenly over throughout the warm season. It may be the ground where lawn grubs are necessary to reapply the lawn grub killer
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The army worm caterpillar is a major pest.
Armyworm The second type of lawn grub is the
armyworm. These army-coloured, khakigreen caterpillars are the larvae of moths of the Noctuidae family. They are a nuisance throughout Queensland and New South Wales and sometimes occur in plague proportions. Armyworm consume the leaves, stems and seed heads of grass. They can decimate entire lawn areas, leaving behind practically nothing but bare earth.
How to detect armyworm
If you notice patches of lawn suddenly dying, this could be evidence of armyworm activity. You may also notice small, grey moths flying around your lawn. (These moths are armyworms in their adult stage, looking for a place to lay their eggs.) Army worm can wipe out large areas of lawn.
every 4–5 weeks. Apply lawn grub killer late in the evening for best results. It is advisable to start applying Searles® Lawn Grub Killer from early to mid spring, before these pests have had the chance to lay their eggs.
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Summer herbs
Hot-season sweet basil
Fresh, home-grown summer herbs really are the spice of life. Whether you’re eating Asian-style or Italian alfresco, home-grown herbs can make home cooking extraordinary.
Basil
Plant basil in a sheltered position and keep it well-watered in the heat of summer. Pruning (or regular harvest) can keep the plants compact and also extend their productive life. Unlike
Chives
Hardy in garden beds or in pots, plant chives in full sun but don’t let them dry out. If the weeding gets away from you, chives can be distinguished from surrounding grass by its hollow stems and pungent aroma. Remove
chives
Chilli
Chillies are really just tiny capsicums — with a much hotter taste! They grow in sun or part shade and are tolerant of a range of soil types. They also grow well in pots. Keep them moist and lightly mulched. Chillies come in a range of different ‘temperatures’ and also a range of colours. Regular harvest promotes further fruit development. Chillies won’t ripen off the bush.
chillies
Mint
Mint is easy to grow and can actually become a little invasive if allowed to escape from its pot. It grows in either full sun or shade and likes a well-drained soil. Keep it moist for best results season. Look out for peppermint, spearmint, pineapple mint or chocolate mint.
Ginger
mint
In the garden, ginger is an attractive understorey plant. It grows best in full shade in a moist, well-drained soil. The rhizomes beneath the soil can be harvested as needed — cut off as much as you need with a sharp knife to avoid damaging the rest of the plant. Alternatively, the whole plant can be dug up and the rhizomes stored in the freezer for up to a year.
Lemongrass
Lemon grass is delicious in cooling summer drinks like fruity iced teas. Its 1.5 metre tall, grassy clumps will grow in pots or garden beds. In stir fries or curries, only the soft, inner stem is used — give it a whack with the back of a
ginger
lemon grass in a full sun position with plenty of moisture.
For organic
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lemongrass
Herbs use
Cucumbers are an abundant producer and are quick and easy to grow. There are many varieties of cucumber but all are annual vines with similar growing requirements. Cucumbers need a warm, sunny position, a well-drained, loamy soil and space to ramble. Before planting, prepare garden beds with a rich organic fertiliser like 5IN1™ Organic Plant Food. If space is limited, erect a treillis to support vertical growth. Cucumbers can be planted just about anywhere in Australia during the summer. Plant more plants every two months to ensure a constant supply of fruit. Water well after sowing and
mulch after seedlings have come through the soil. From before production ends, apply Searles Liquid Potash Plus fertiliser every 2 or 3 weeks to promote fruit production. Fertilise with SeaMax Fish & Kelp Plus to promote healthy growth and protect against heat and drought-induced stresses. Water at the base of the plant — not the leaves — to discourage fungal infections. Water regularly and harvest fruit when it is young for the sweetesttasting cucumbers. Powdery mildew can be controlled with Searles Mancozeb Plus.
Cucumber
vegetables Plant in the sunniest part of your vegie patch or into large pots, but never let them dry out. In pots, use
it grows. Keep plants well mulched and well-weeded. Feed fortnightly with Seamax
Capsicum ; in the garden, dig in plenty of Food before planting. Give the bed a long, deep watering before planting and make sure seedlings are kept moist. If growing tall varieties, erect a stake and tie each plant onto the stake as
up until fruit set. (Plants grown in pots should be fed weekly). Capsicums are a perennial in frostfree climates and will start bearing bigger fruit in their second year. When fruiting autumn, cut them back and they’ll reshoot the following spring.
into the soil. Zucchini can be grown in containers as long as they have good sunlight, plenty of space or a trellis to climb onto. Plant cucumber about 1m apart and keep well-watered until the fruit begins to mature. After this, keep the soil slightly moist and well mulched. Zucchini is pollinated by bees, so
Zucchini
Grow only one type of at a time as cross-pollination between different varieties can reduce fruit quality. Although zucchini usually prefers full sun, part shade can be preferable in summer. Plant in a deep, well-composted, well-drained soil. In garden beds, dig
Don’t prune them during summer as this can expose the fruit to sunburn. Few pests and diseases affect
Savoury zucchini slice
becomes a problem, remove affected fruit, install and harvest fruit as soon as it is ripe enough to eat. Crop rotation can minimise soil-borne diseases like spotted wilt and powdery mildew.
don’t use insecticides. Pick fruit when it is young and tender and harvest regularly to promote more fruit. Powdery mildew can be controlled with . can control aphids. Water in the mornings rather than at night to discourage fungal infections.
Method: P B
It’s fruit fly season... common in the warmer times of year. After mating, the female lays her eggs under the skin of the fruit. When the maggot-like larvae hatch, they burrow deeper into the fruit. is effective and reusable. It contains a wick that attracts male fruit
stopping the breeding cycle. can also be used to
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Begonia
Decorating your dining table with a fresh, prettily
by Frida Forsberg
touch to a dinner or party setting. ‘Table talkers’ are an excellent way to set the scene for Christmas festivities, a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day or just a celebration of your wonderful home and family!
Table
talkers Anthuriums are the perfect indoor plant if your home has good natural light. Their glossy, lily-shaped blooms in red, magenta, pink or apricot hues make them very sought-after. They will grow it outside under the dappled shade of a tree and bring it inside when it’s in bloom. Keep it moist and give it an occasional feed with Searles Flourish or SeaMax® Fish & Kelp throughout the growing season.
Anthurium
succulents (and their relatives, the cacti) can give them a quality quite unlike any other members
love the seaside and are easy to
Begonias need a bright, but not sunny position and a moist, humusrich soil. They also need good airflow, so don’t crowd them with other plants. Keep them well-fed and watered and they will reward you with tropical-looking flowers in white, yellow, orange, red or pink. They also have striking, often variegated foliage in unusual colours and shapes. Begonias are frost tender and so are often grown exclusively as annuals or house plants in cooler climates. Poinsettia: Associated with Christmas throughout the western world, these subtropical beauties will need to be planted out into the garden after a week or two indoors. These hardy, small shrubs prefer a warm, sunny position and will stay lush and compact with a hard pruning in early spring.
Table-talkers
Potted plants can make the perfect table accessory at Christmas or any special occasion. Tip: Ensure sunloving plants are returned outdoors as soon as festivities are over.
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Succulents
Feeding tip: Searles Flourish
Bidens ‘Flair’
(Bidens fernlifolia) Bidens ‘Flair’
Cuphea ‘Jocelyn’s
Pink’
Cuphea
Searles Flourish Soluble Plant Food
Poinsettia
Bidens ‘Flaire’ & Kelp
Bromeliads make the perfect table centrepiece! Generally, they prefer shade or filtered sunlight, but there are also bromeliads that prefer full sun. If you’re buying one as a gift, make sure it is in flower. Of course, there are many bromeliads with brightly-coloured foliage that will catch the eye at any time of year.
Bromeliads like a half-strength dose of SeaMax® Fish & Kelp.
SeaMax® Fish
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