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Top tips for end of winter
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WITH winter coming to an end, and the cold weather beginning to dissipate now is the time to get your garden ready for spring. Treating your garden correctly now will ensure you have a beautiful yard come the warmer weather.
Get your creative energy flowing APPLICATIONS for the 2017 Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show, Potted Succulent competition close on Friday, September 15, so you’ve got just over 5 weeks to submit your entry form. The Succulent Show is on again from Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15, 2017. Attendees will be inspired by the huge variety of succulents to admire and for purchase, to suit every garden style, pot and space, from a small rockery area to a large formal garden. Nursery manager, Tracy Lamont said, “We are excited to announce that this year we will have a special guest appearance from renowned succulent expert and author, Attila Kapitany. on the Saturday of the Show, Attila will display, and have for sale, a range of his rare and new breed succulents, provide you with information and advice and will be happy to sign copies of his new release book that will be available for purchase. “Our Annual Succulent Show is always a popular event and this year is no exception; the 2017 show is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet!”
ADD AN EVERGREEN: If the ground isn’t frozen, winter is a great time to add the evergreen tree or shrub you’ve been wishing you had. The winter and spring rains will give the root system time to settle in before the heat of summer arrives. You’ll want to make sure you mulch the new planting well, so it has some protection from winter weather.
SUCCESSFUL SUCCULENT SHOW ON AGAIN… The Billabong Garden Complex Annual Succulent Show is once again going to be held, with the event kicking off in October. Photo: Supplied.
Tracy continued, “Our potted succulent competition is back by popular demand and this year we will award a prize in two categories, ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Attila’s Choice.’ “We can’t wait to see the entries this year, some of our customers have told us they have been planning and preparing their entry since last year’s show!” Entries are limited and strictly close on Friday, September 15. Terms and conditions and the entry for m c a n b e col le c ted f rom B i l labong G a rden Complex or downloaded from the website w w w. billabonggardencomplex.com.au For more information, please contact Billabong Garden Complex on 5821 8632 or follow them on Facebook.
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PLANT BULBS FOR SPRING COLOUR: When you see beautiful blooms around town come springtime, it is already too late to plant them in your own yard. Lovely bulbs that come back year after year, such as crocuses, tulips and daffodils, require a good winter’s sleep below the soil. ADD A LAYER OF MULCH: While mulch in a flower bed or around trees can help deter weeds and hold in moisture during hot months, it performs an even more important job in winter. Mulch helps to protect plant roots from a harsh winter. It also holds in moisture during a winter dry spell. Adding a layer of mulch not only protects your plants, but the topdressing really tidies up your yard making it more appealing. PRUNE ROSES: Late winter, just before spring hits, you’ll want to prune your roses. Often, time flies by without this late-winter task getting accomplished, so it is great to add a reminder to your calendar. Exact timing depends on where you live, but pruning is generally done when the buds begin swelling. The general rule is to prune an established rose to half its size. Choose your cuts above an outward facing bud, and use this pruning time to shape the rose bush.
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Secure your home at Archer’s Field Estate
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THE $20,000 first home buyers grant is now available and it’s easy to secure your future . With a $500 deposit, generous settlement terms are available.*
Generous and affordable lots have made Archer’s Field Estate a popular destination for many families. The new Archers Field Estate is situated next to Craigmuir Lakes (north side of Mooroopna) and has access via Kalimna Drive and McIsaac Road. The majority of these blocks will overlook the soon to be constructed park. This family friendly development is cleverly designed to suit family life and offers generous lot sizes ranging in price from $85,000 to $112,500. Archers Field Estate is ideally situated close to schools, kindergarten and a major supermarket and within 4 minutes of Mooroopna’s main shopping centre. Construction is expected to be completed early 2018. There is limited land available for sale in Mooroopna so take advantage today of Archer’s Field Estate. House and Land packages are available. For more information visit the website at www. archersfield.com.au or contact Glenn Young of Youngs & Co Real Estate on 0438 579 993 or Scott Butler of Stockdale & Leggo Real Estate on 0418 149 569. *Subject to qualifying for the State Government First Home Buyers Grant.
PERFECTLY DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES… Youngs & Co and director, Glenn Young can assist with all sales and enquiries to help you secure your piece of real estate in the new Archer’s Field Estate near Craigmuir Lakes in Mooroopna. Photo: Nicholise Garner
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