Outdoor activities

At the end of the growing season, days are getting cooler and shorter – but there’s still plenty to be done in the garden. Autumn leaves blanketing the lawn may look great but should be cleared. Many plants can be cut back and fertilised now, and it’s also a good time to plant citrus and some trees, shrubs and perennials*. Here is a selection of tools and basics to kickstart your garden project.

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1 Northcote Pottery ‘Precinct Lite’ 55cm egg pot in White, $115, I/N: 0096213. 2 Holman ‘GreenWall Pixel Pot’ vertical garden, $65, I/N: 2941494 (plants not included). 3 Neutrog ‘Gyganic’ vegies, fruit and citrus fertiliser, $47.27/15kg, I/N: 0074549. 4. Saxon 90cm chicken wire netting, $19.94/10m, I/N: 0022283.

5 Yates ‘Natures Way’ caterpillar killer dipel insecticide, $21.89, I/N: 2961898. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.

Tulip

For best effect, mass plant in pockets. In warm climates, refrigerate bulbs for about six weeks prior to planting.

Daffodil

Cheery yellow flowers are the first to welcome spring. Also come in cream, orange, white and bi-coloured combos.

Ranunculus

A fabulous cut flower with many brightly coloured roselike blooms. Plant the corms with the ‘claws’ facing down.

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For more on what to do in the garden during April, go to bunnings.com.au/gardencorner

After applying fertiliser around edible plants, delay harvesting for a few days and rinse well before cooking and eating. If using products to deal with pests, diseases or weeds, always read the label, follow the instructions carefully and wear suitable protective equipment. Store all garden chemicals and products out of reach of children and pets.

1 Mr Clean 450mm steel handled outdoor broom, $17.79, I/N: 4480202. 2 Yates ‘Zero Triple Strike’ garden weedkiller concentrate, $20.98/250mL, I/N: 0376806. 3 Saxon bypass pruner, $2.99, I/N: 0246312. 4 Ozito ‘PXC’ 18V 240mm cordless grass trimmer kit, $99, I/N: 3381086. 5 Garden Basics ‘Tough and Drought Hardy’ lawn seed, $8.42/1kg, I/N: 0274295. 6 44cm plastic leaf rake, $4.91, I/N: 3350684. 7 Ozito ‘BLV-2401’ 2400W corded 3 in 1 blower vacuum mulcher, $59, I/N: 3380601. 8 Seasol hose-on twin-pack complete garden health treatment, $14.50/2 x 2L, I/N: 3018004. Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. *Planting seasons vary in regions. Check with your local