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Home & Garden FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2020
PERFECT TIME TO GARDEN MAKE YOURS SPARKLE EXPERT TIPS AND ADVICE INSIDE
KEEP SAVING THAT WATER
IT’S TIME FOR BULBS
GETTING THE HANG OF ART
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KEEP SAVING WATER
YOUR GARDEN CAN STILL LOOK GREAT While recent rain has filled our dams, we all need to do our bit to save water by sticking to the current Level 2 water restrictions. The good news is, with the right strategies in place, you can still enjoy a beautiful, thriving garden. The latest restrictions require residents to put down the hose and reach for the watering can and bucket, while keeping watering times to before 10am and after 4pm. Sounds like a recipe for a brown yard, but there are plenty of ways to keep your plants strong. If you don’t already have one, it might be time to invest in a drip irrigation or smart watering system. Under the current restrictions, these can be used before 10am and after 4pm for 15 minutes a day per watering zone. Using wetting agents when watering, and letting your lawn grow a bit longer by mowing less and keeping your mower on the highest setting, will also help to keep your soil as moist as possible. When you do water, a good soaking less often is better than light watering frequently. You can also make the most of the water you use indoors by reusing it outdoors. Try putting a bucket in the shower to collect the water that would otherwise go down the drain while you’re waiting for it to heat up. Simple tricks like these can lead to big water savings and a happier garden. Give shade sensitive plants a break from the heat by using pop up umbrellas or polymer film to protect the leaves and further reduce moisture loss. For your garden beds, potted plants and vegetable gardens, a generous layer of mulch will also help to retain moisture. With these tips, you’ll give your garden the best possible chance of looking great. Friday, February 28, 2020
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IN THE GARDEN
IT’S BULB SEASON!
THEY’RE EASY AND FUN TO GROW
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Bulbs provide possibly the easiest way of growing your own flowers and vegetables – they are tough, hardy and drought resistant, requiring minimal care after planting. Bulbs are ideal for gardeners of all experience levels and demanding Australian growing conditions. Most varieties last for years – re- emerging each season to provide an abundance of colour or a delicious harvest. Others you plant and harvest each season – such as seed potatoes and garlic. Bulbs are very seasonal in availability. Usually they are only available for two to three months around the key planting times, so make sure you get your favourites when they are in season, or it will be a long wait until they’re
next available. There are two key seasons to growing bulbs: 1. Spring flowering bulbs are planted in the autumn. 2. Summer flowering bulbs and produce are planted from early winter to early spring. March is a key month in the bulb growing calendar – this is when all the spring flowering varieties become available for purchase.
Spring flowering favourites are Anemones, Daffodils, Dutch Iris, Freesias, Hyacinths, Ranunculi and Tulips. These bulbs should be planted during autumn, but latest before mid-June. Over the next two weeks we will give you all the tips on what bulb varieties best suit our climate, how to plant them and what care they need.
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GET THE HANG OF ART
TOP TIPS BEFORE YOU START HAMMERING! Have you ever stood looking at a blank wall and wondered how you were going to hang your newly purchased artwork? Before you start drilling holes and swinging the hammer, there are a few things to think about first. Where to hang it on the wall As a rule of thumb, if you are hanging a single piece of art, hang it at eye level. Many people make the mistake of hanging art too high. If you are hanging it over furniture such as a sofa, hang it so the bottom is around 250mm above the back of the sofa. If you are hanging multiple artworks in a cluster, lay them out on the floor first to get an idea of where you want to hang them. Then work from the middle out making sure the distance between them is consistent to get that cohesive look. Don’t be afraid to use different sizes and types of frames when grouping pictures. Hanging a group of say three artworks of the same size in a row you will need to make sure you measure the hanging point on the string to the top of the frame on each artwork as it may be different for each frame and you will need to factor that in when measuring from the cornice down to get them all lined up. Here too you can have different types and sizes of pictures side by side to get a that “gallery” feel. Do you need to hang them at all? In staging, when we place an artwork above a sideboard or console table, we will lean them almost flush up against the wall without hooks. This also gives you time to decide if you want it in that spot or not before hanging. Where to hang art in your home? Anywhere, yes even the loo! Friday, February 28, 2020
Most people tend to neglect the walls in areas such as the bathroom, laundry or even the kitchen. If you have a blank wall, a piece of art can make the biggest
difference to the look of that room, and not at a huge cost. You can pick up reasonably priced prints and canvases online or stores such as Kmart or Target.
Search flea markets, eBay or Facebook Marketplace to save money! Let art make all the difference at your place. Be creative, but be patient when making decisions. Home & Garden Magazine
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