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Tasks for this month:
AUGUST
Vegetable Garden
Prepare the garden for spring planting, digging in generous
amounts of compost. Now is the time to add Lime if necessary.
Sow seeds in trays ready for transplanting later, cabbage,
celery, spring onion, onions, silverbeet, spinach and lettuce.
In warm districts sow directly into the soil: carrots, parsnips,
beetroot, peas and radish.
In cool climates sow parsnips, turnips, swedes, peas and broad
beans.
Plant seed potatoes. Lay in a tray in a sunny place for 7
-10 days until the "eyes" sprout then plant in the
garden.
Plant asparagus crowns into previously prepared beds.
Plant strawberries. Feed liberally with Strawberry Food.
Plant rhubarb plants. Lift and divide clumps of Rhubarb.
Spray winter crops of cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and broad
beans with Super Copper to prevent fungus diseases.
Plant seedlings of cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, broccoli,
silverbeet and spinach.
Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Slug & Snail
Pellets.
Lift and divide perennial herbs such as chives and tarragon.
Plant new herb plants in garden or pots.
Fruit Trees
Spray deciduous trees with Copper and Spraying Oil to prevent
fungal and bacterial diseases.
Plant new citrus and deciduous fruit trees.
Fertilise all fruit trees. Spread evenly over root zone, taking
care to keep away from trunk.
Prune passionfruit vines and feijoas to encourage new growth
and fruiting.
Flower Garden
Tidy up and prepare garden beds for spring planting.
Plant new seasons roses in rich well drained soil, with plenty
of compost.
Complete rose pruning in time for spring growth. Spray with
Shield to protect new growth from pests and diseases.
Plant seedlings of pansies, viola, polyanthus, cineraria,
stock, alyssum, aquilegia, poppy, cornflower, canterbury bells,
gypsophila, forget-me not, hollyhock, delphinium, cosmos,
and carnations.
Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Slug & Snail
Pellets.
Sow seeds of alyssum, begonia, californian poppy, carnation,
celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus,
gypsophila, honesty, marigold, petunia, phlox, portulaca,
salvia, snapdragon, sunflower, verbena, viscaria, zinnia,
pansy, nemesia, and viola.
Plant perennials. Lift and divide clumps of perennials.
Plant gladioli, dahlia, and begonia tubers for summer flowering.
Plant trees and shrubs now to maximise on spring growth.
Feed trees and shrubs with a long term controlled release
fertiliser such as Magamp.
Plant up new seasons flowering annuals in containers.
Lawns
Evenly apply lawn fertiliser to stimulate new growth. Moss
can be a problem in poorly drained or shady areas of lawn.
Improve drainage where possible. Rake the area thoroughly
and apply a solution of Sulphate of Iron (10g per square metre)
to kill moss.
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