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)
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