Aug 2019 - Jhb South

1.5l Galvanised
Watering Can,
R149.99,
Woolworths
Indoor/ patio
plant of the
month…
is the beautiful
indoor mini-arum
lily (Zantedeschia)
that is now available in
sizzling shades of pink,
deepening into burgundy.
The trumpet-like flowers
are available in eight
different colours and
many varieties have shaded
or speckled leaves. They enjoy a
warm, sunny room as plants can
take some morning sun. Water the
plants as soon as the soil’s surface is slightly dry.
During spring and summer, add liquid fertiliser
to the water about every two weeks. The leaves
are toxic to cats and dogs so keep the plants
out of reach.
Wildflowers of Kenya and northern
Tanzania – Anne Powys
A compact guide featuring nearly 400
wild flowers of Kenya and northern
Tanzania, grouped for ease of use according
to colour. The book includes
the most widespread and commonly
encountered species as well as some
unusual flowers found in more remote
areas. R200, Penguin Random House.
Johannesburg South Garden Club August meeting
On Tuesday, August 27 Johannesburg South Garden Club will hold its meeting
at 10am at The Geelhout Room, Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Peggy
Vera Road, Kibler Park. Guest speaker will be Charles Barnhoorn from Hadeco,
talking about Beauty from Bulbs – summer edition. There will be bulbs for sale
at the meeting. Visitors welcome. For more information please phone, Dennis
Boddinton on 083 642 1967.
GARDENING TASKS FOR
AUGUST
• August is a windy month; secure
climbers and stake newly planted
trees. Check the ties of standard roses
and all other standard plants that are
supported by stakes.
• In very cold areas delay winter rose
pruning until the middle or end
of August.
• Increase watering to once a week for
most plants.
• Fertilise all plants. Flowering plants
should get 5:1:5 or 3:1:5 and shrubs
and trees 2:3:2 (or their organic
alternatives). Fuchsias like a nitrogenrich
fertiliser at the beginning of the
season.
• Remove the spent flowers of primulas,
petunias, pansies and violas to
encourage them to keep on flowering.
• Give the lawn its spring treatment.
Rake out all the dead grass and then
cut the lawn with the lawnmower on
its lowest setting. Compacted ground
can be spiked with a garden fork or a
hollow tine fork. Apply lawn fertiliser
and water in well.
• If the lawn has hollows, is uneven or
there are dead patches, level it with
lawn dressing. Fertilise and water well.
• Remove leaves from gutters and
fix any broken ones. Why not call in
a plumber to set up a system that
diverts rainwater from the gutters into
a tank.
• Clean the garden furniture and treat
any wooden garden furniture. Check
with your paint shop for suitable
products.
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