Property August 17, 2018
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Have a look behind the fence / 556411
22 Cross Street, Allenton
Renovated home in a great Allenton location. What’s not to like here? Fully renovated three bedroom home, open plan living and kitchen area with a separate laundry. The home is heated by an eco friendly log burner with an HRV system to push the heat throughout the home. Nice wooden patio area for the barbecue. Very private section with a double garage and room for everything. Inspection is a must as there is more to this property than you can see from the road.
Handy to everything Shops, domain, doctors, schools and kindys
Hard work is done This home has been totally renovated
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Mark Williams 027 442 2281
For sale offers invited over
Brad Wallis 022 350 2269
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$365,000
Super location Walking distance to everything
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Stockholm dining table $ 1850 2. Pod chair white $ 289 each 3. Idaho grey washed oak dining table $ 3699 4. Bastide emerald chair $ 399 each 5. Milano dining table $ 1,199 6. Paris dining chair $ 299 each
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HANGING BASKETS
spring into them now Henri Ham
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Are you keen to get going on your spring planting but know it’s slightly too early to do so? How about sorting out some hanging baskets that will erupt in flowers before you’ve even planted your first tomatoes. Hanging baskets are a great way to liven up any area, whether it’s a large or small space. Suspend them in entranceways, under verandas, decks and patios. And what’s really great about baskets is they are super easy to assemble. Grab a basket from your local The Warehouse or Bunnings. Many come with a fitted coconut liner but if not get some sphagnum moss to line it with. You can also get your seedlings while you’re there or order online from www.awapuni. co.nz. Baskets come in wide wire frames, more compact versions of wicker style or solid conical shapes. Whatever you choose I recommend getting a basket/s at least approximately 30cm in diameter. Solid baskets have the benefit of not drying out as quickly. But they don’t allow for you to cascade plants around the sides and base of the basket. Wire ones have a real cottage garden feel. Coconut liners are solid and ideal for wire baskets with bigger gaps. Using sphagnum moss wouldn’t work on a wire basket as the moss would fall through the gaps.
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So, stop waiting for spring to arrive to get back out into your gardens. Spring to it now and plant some baskets
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Some baskets come with a selfwatering reservoir which might save you watering for a few days in summer. I like to place an old saucer at the bottom of the basket which acts as a water catcher and helps the basket to retain its moisture. When assembling your basket, first soak the liner in a bucket of water for five minutes to really help its hydration. Line your basket with the coconut or moss liner. Then fill it almost to the top with lightweight potting soil mix and compost.
An easy trick here is to balance your round basket on an old bucket so it stays flat while you are assembling it.
If you want to get fancy try mixing in some water gel crystals. They retain water in the summer months and help if you miss a day or two of watering. And now for your plants. Awapuni Nurseries have a vibrant hanging basket mix which features a range of suitable, seasonal flowers. Currently it’s likely to include lobelia, pansy, English daisy, dwarf antirrhinum, viola and primula. Although this does change with the seasons. You can order online and have them delivered direct to your door. Try adding plants in the middle that pack a bit of height. Dwarf antirrhinum (also known as dwarf snapdragons) are perfect for this. Or looking for something a bit more practical and close to kitchen? Add some parsley or basil in the middle and keep your cascading flowers on the edges. Wondering how many to add to one basket? If it’s 30cm across three to five plants is suitable. Slightly wider and you could easily fit seven. I like a really full basket right from the start so I really pack them in. Once established hanging baskets require little maintenance other than regular watering – especially during the hot summer months. But right now they won’t need a lot of water. So, stop waiting for spring to arrive to get back out into your gardens. Spring to it now and plant some baskets. Happy hanging.
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