Spring Fever

Say hello to warmer temps, longer days and a flurry of growth in the garden, because spring has sprung, baby!

spring to-do list

- Top up potting mix or repot plants into bigger containers

- Apply a fresh layer of mulch to garden beds

- Prune trees and shrubs to encourage new growth

- Fertilise all plants – blood and bone for natives, liquid fertiliser for vegies and pots and plant-specific food for roses, citrus and orchids

- Revitalise lawns with an organic fertiliser. Aerate soil or topdress with sand to fill hollows

DIY PROJECT

re-oil your deck

Set the stage for alfresco entertaining with our step-by-step guide…

1

Remove all furniture and items from your deck and hose it down.

2

Use a broom to lightly scrub the boards with deck cleaner. Leave for 15 minutes; hose off.

3

Give it a sand with an orbital sander or floor sander; vacuum or sweep away the dust.

4

Apply oil or stain using long, even strokes and working from one side to the other. Leave to dry; apply two more coats.

plant profile: bird of paradise (strelitzia)