Live & Grow Issue 47
This spring issue has lots of flowering colour, edibles, new season houseplants, bee friendly ideas and many tips & tricks for a healthy garden environment.
This spring issue has lots of flowering colour, edibles, new season houseplants, bee friendly ideas and many tips & tricks for a healthy garden environment.
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IN THIS ISSUE<br />
This spring issue is bountiful<br />
with colour, crops, houseplants<br />
and knowledge.<br />
Hanging In There<br />
A selection of our favourite hanging<br />
houseplants this season.<br />
Bee Kind<br />
Build a bug hotel and attract essential<br />
pollinators to your garden.<br />
Moveable Gardens<br />
Limited space doesn’t need to affect<br />
your ability to grow veggies and flowers<br />
at home.<br />
<strong>Issue</strong> <strong>47</strong> | Spring 2021
Spring 2021<br />
What’s inside<br />
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Oderings-<strong>Grow</strong>n Bedding<br />
New season's plants from the<br />
Oderings Wholesale team.<br />
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10<br />
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Create Your Own Bug Hotel<br />
Create a bug hotel to attract beneficial<br />
insects to your garden.<br />
Bees and Butterflies<br />
Miracle plants for our lovely honeybees<br />
and butterflies.<br />
Bee Kind with Mr Fothergill's<br />
Help encourage bees to frequent your<br />
garden.<br />
Backyard Birdlife<br />
Topflite explains why planting natives<br />
and attracting birdlife is so valuable.<br />
The Picking Bed<br />
Our favourite picking flowers with<br />
longer-lasting, vibrant blooms.<br />
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Osteospermums<br />
New varieties and old favourites for<br />
vibrant outdoor performance this<br />
summer.<br />
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Houseplant Water<br />
Propagation<br />
Find out how many houseplants can<br />
be propagated in water.<br />
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Cacti Collection<br />
Cacti are your solution if you have an<br />
extra sunny spot inside and don't know<br />
what to fill it with.<br />
Air Plants<br />
Unlike most other houseplants, air plants<br />
don't need soil or a pot to grow.<br />
Trailing Houseplants<br />
A selection of our must-have trailing/<br />
hanging houseplants this spring and<br />
summer.<br />
Pots – Ceramics<br />
New colours and new styles, all of which<br />
are exclusive to Oderings.<br />
Elho – Creating Beauty from<br />
Waste<br />
Designed with nature in mind, everything<br />
they make is also recyclable, including<br />
their packaging.<br />
Oderings Landscaping – Decks<br />
The team take us through the different<br />
materials and options.<br />
Lawn Weeds<br />
Identify weeds and know how to combat<br />
them to achieve a top-notch lawn.<br />
Exotic Gardening with Palms<br />
Palms are making a resurgence in the<br />
home garden thanks to their exotic<br />
appearance.<br />
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Walkable Groundcovers<br />
A selection of fantastic groundcovers<br />
that are so hardy you can walk on them.<br />
Moveable Gardens<br />
Don't let limited space limit your ability<br />
to grow flowers and edibles.<br />
<strong>Grow</strong>ing Vegetables the Easy<br />
Way<br />
An easier way to grow your vegetables<br />
and herbs sustainably at home.<br />
Boost the <strong>Grow</strong>th in your<br />
Garden<br />
Humate is the purest form of natural<br />
organic matter and is 20 times more<br />
potent than regular compost.<br />
Benchtop Composting<br />
Transform all your food waste, including<br />
cooked food, meat, fish and cheese.<br />
Potatoes – Frequently Asked<br />
Questions<br />
All your questions answered, plus the<br />
know-how to grow a successful crop<br />
in gardens and pots.<br />
Oderings-<strong>Grow</strong>n Edibles<br />
Delicious additions for edible gardens.
Welcome back<br />
Although the Oderings teams are pros at putting this magazine together,<br />
we still see many effects of COVID-19 in our industry. Freight is an issue<br />
for many of our suppliers ordering from overseas, tissue culture is being<br />
cancelled or arriving six months later than intended, and seed is arriving very<br />
late, if at all. As a result, the timelines, even for some of our most common<br />
products, are in constant review. So if you can't find a product, please bear<br />
with us, and remember you can pop your name in the order book at any of<br />
our stores; we will call you when the product arrives.<br />
On a lighter note, who doesn't want to attract bees, birds or butterflies to<br />
their backyard? We have seven pages packed full of tips, tricks and plant<br />
suggestions to help you, and a DIY article to help encourage beneficial insects<br />
to your garden by making a bug hotel.<br />
The Oderings wholesale teams have been very busy trying to find you new<br />
and exclusive plants, and this season they’ve come up with some great new<br />
colour lines and edibles. Our houseplant team has also been super busy<br />
finding the latest and greatest plants, pots, and accessories for the coming<br />
seasons, which you can see on pages 16 through 23.<br />
Topping everything off is edible and natural goodness for you and your<br />
garden. I don't know about you, but for me, there is nothing quite as satisfying<br />
as harvesting fresh produce from my garden, and space need not be an issue.<br />
We have a great article about moveable gardens that are portable and ideal<br />
for people with patios, who live in rentals, are short on space or would like to<br />
move their garden to follow the sun.<br />
We hope you enjoy this Oderings <strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Grow</strong> issue, and we thank you,<br />
our customers, for choosing to shop with us since 1929!<br />
Happy Gardening<br />
Pamela Smith<br />
Editor<br />
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<strong>Live</strong> & <strong>Grow</strong><br />
Editor Pamela Smith<br />
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Daniel Hart, Jenna Zanchettin, Hollie Tilbury<br />
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ODERINGS-GROWN<br />
Marigold Popcorn<br />
With a unique compact habit, this new variety is<br />
remarkable. The closest to white yet, with many<br />
blooms and excellent summer performance.<br />
An award winner and highly recommended.<br />
NEW<br />
2021<br />
Bedding<br />
Zinnia Profusion Bicolour<br />
This gorgeous Zinnia has a bold, vibrant red<br />
centre ring surrounded by golden-yellow outer<br />
petals. As the season progresses, the ageing<br />
flowers morph into soft, beautiful shades of<br />
apricot, salmon, and dusty rose. Available October<br />
Zinnia Profusion Double Red<br />
All the great attributes of the original Profusion<br />
series, but with double flowers! It gets covered<br />
with an abundance of big, full, blood-red<br />
double blooms. Available October<br />
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Cosmos Pink Glow<br />
One of a kind colour. The petals<br />
appear bright pink in full sun, and<br />
as the light changes, orange tones<br />
wash over it like a glorious sunset.<br />
Marigold Safari<br />
Flaming Sunset<br />
This eye-catching marigold<br />
produces unusual, large, semidouble,<br />
creamy-yellow flowers<br />
that are boldly flecked with red.<br />
Dianthus Double<br />
Diamond<br />
The first semi-double flowered<br />
dwarf Chinensis! It gets smothered<br />
in a mixture of striking double<br />
flowers. It remains low growing in<br />
the garden.<br />
KEY<br />
Gardens<br />
Pots &<br />
Planters<br />
Potted<br />
Colour<br />
Standard<br />
Bedding<br />
Well<br />
Drained<br />
Drought<br />
Tolerant<br />
Frost<br />
Tender<br />
Easy To<br />
<strong>Grow</strong><br />
Attract<br />
Bees<br />
• Water soluble<br />
• Develops a strong<br />
healthy root system<br />
helping plants cope<br />
with drought and stress<br />
• Nourishes plants for more<br />
abundant flowers and fruit<br />
A PERFECT FOOD FOR ALL<br />
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLANTS
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Bug Hotel<br />
Create Your Own<br />
It’s lovely to encourage more beneficial insects<br />
into your garden. Creating a bug hotel allows<br />
you to see what creatures live around you<br />
while offering them a convenient place to set<br />
up a home. What’s even better is that you can<br />
make a simple bug hotel from supplies found<br />
around the home or not far away.<br />
It is essential to use materials that aren’t treated with<br />
chemicals or paint/varnish as these will deter the insects.<br />
You can use old pallets or beer crates for the framing; the<br />
wood is strong, and it’s an excellent opportunity to recycle.<br />
Bees and other insects like small places to squeeze into,<br />
so when you’re creating the hotel, think about the size<br />
of the residents you’re hoping to attract and ensure the<br />
nooks and crannies are the correct sizes. Making the holes<br />
between 2 mm and 10 mm will work for most visitors.<br />
You can fill the hotel with hollow bamboo canes, small<br />
sticks and twigs, tree bark, and pine cones. If you have<br />
smaller wood blocks around, you can drill varying sized<br />
holes into the blocks and insert them into your hotel; make<br />
sure the edges of the drilled holes are smooth. Again, this<br />
is an opportunity to be creative and use the materials you<br />
have around you.<br />
Where you install your bug hotel will depend on what<br />
insects you are catering for. If you encourage bees to live<br />
in your hotel, you should mount it in full sun about a metre<br />
off the ground. If you are after other insects, then find<br />
a sheltered spot near the ground around the foliage.<br />
Tips<br />
• Make sure your bug hotel is sturdy, with a solid back<br />
and roof to protect from rain and other harsh elements<br />
• Avoid using materials that contain chemicals<br />
• Clean the debris out of your bug hotel once a year<br />
(when it looks uninhabited)<br />
• Avoid using plastic as it attracts moisture and mould<br />
to your bug hotel<br />
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Bees and<br />
Butterflies<br />
We all know bees act as excellent pollinators in the garden,<br />
but many don't realise that butterflies are also quietly<br />
working away, pollinating flowers and edibles.<br />
And unlike bees, butterflies see the colour red and some<br />
other wavelengths better than their buzzy friends.<br />
As pollinators, bees and butterflies play an essential<br />
role in our gardens as they fly and transfer pollen<br />
from flower to flower, fertilising so the flowers<br />
can start to form fruit and seeds.<br />
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Ode the Bumblebee's Favourite Plants<br />
1. Gaura Butterfly White | 2. Gaura Butterfly Rose |<br />
3. Armeria White | 4. Armeria Pink | 5. Rosemary<br />
Prostrata | 6. Cosmos Sonata Mixed | 7. Felicia<br />
Amelloides | 8. Osteospermum Afrikaans Purple |<br />
9. Osteospermum Afrikaans Yellow | 10. Gazania Hazy<br />
Pink | 11. Gazania Rose Stripe | 12. Stachys Byzantina<br />
(lamb's ear) | 13. Scabiosa Fama White | 14. Scabiosa<br />
Fama Blue<br />
Did you know butterflies are also known as an indicator species?<br />
An indicator species is sensitive to changes in the climate,<br />
harmful chemicals, pollution in the air and water, and other<br />
environmental issues. Unfortunately, butterfly and bee populations<br />
are in decline due to humans reducing pollinators with pesticides<br />
and destroying habitats and their nectar and pollen sources.<br />
You can do a lot from home to help encourage these essential<br />
pollinators, and we are here to help you create a bee and butterfly<br />
haven. So, jump on board the bug-friendly garden wagon and<br />
help to ensure the survival of bees and butterflies.<br />
Bees love<br />
water to cool<br />
down their hive, so<br />
make a bee bath (A) and<br />
put it in a safe area, making<br />
sure you add a few stones so<br />
visiting bees won't drown.<br />
ODE<br />
The Bumblebee’s Tips<br />
In summer, nectar stations are essential<br />
to feed butterflies, hoverflies and beneficial<br />
bees and wasps. Mix four parts hot water to one part<br />
granulated sugar. Wait for the mixture to cool down, then fill<br />
a bowl or nectar bowl. Again, make sure you add a few stones<br />
so that they won't drown.<br />
Make sure you mass plant the same flowers. Bees will work<br />
on one spot for at least ten hours and collect from the same<br />
flower/colour type. Butterflies also like to work from a group<br />
of plants. Planting in groups of 3–5 is ideal.<br />
Be aware: who<br />
would have thought<br />
that some organic<br />
garden insecticides are very<br />
toxic to bees and butterflies.<br />
Ask us in-store about our safer<br />
sprays and how to use them correctly.<br />
Look for our safe bee icon in-store when<br />
you shop for weed and insecticide sprays to know<br />
they’re safe.<br />
There are two types of plants: nectar sources for adult<br />
butterflies to feed on, and host plants for female butterflies<br />
to lay their eggs on.<br />
For more plant selections, visit us in-store today.<br />
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Bee Kind<br />
and welcome pollinators into your garden<br />
As pollinators, bees, butterflies and insects<br />
play an essential role in our gardens.<br />
They transfer pollen from one flower to another, fertilising<br />
plants so they start forming fruits and seeds. Seventy of<br />
the top 100 most popular food crops are pollinated by<br />
bees, and bees pollinate 80% of all flowering plants on<br />
Earth! Unfortunately, bees, butterflies and other beneficial<br />
insects are under increasing threat due to pesticides,<br />
parasites and climate change – but we can help them by<br />
using responsible gardening practices, planting flowers to<br />
attract them, and sheltering them.<br />
So, what can you do at home to help encourage these<br />
essential pollinators to frequent your garden?<br />
Plant flowers and beneficial plants: Bees are drawn<br />
to bright colours, particularly blue, white and purple,<br />
so planting bee-friendly flowers in your garden will<br />
attract bees to your garden and provide them with the<br />
pollen and nectar they need to survive. Flowers such as<br />
borage, cornflowers, sunflowers, nemophila, lavender<br />
and echinacea should see your garden become a hive of<br />
activity. Beyond flowers, herbs such as basil and coriander<br />
are also favourites.<br />
Eliminate the use of harsh pesticides: Many common<br />
plant pests can be managed using companion planting<br />
and creating a favourable habitat for the beneficial insects.<br />
If you must spray, look for bee-friendly insecticides, and<br />
use them sparingly.<br />
Provide shelter: Protect your bees from predators and<br />
encourage them to stay in your garden by providing them<br />
with a haven they can call home. Bees like to nestle into<br />
small gaps and be protected from the rain.<br />
Water: Just like any living organism, insects need water,<br />
so supplying an insect-friendly water source in your<br />
garden will help keep them hydrated during the summer.<br />
Bees can’t swim, so include a little float for the bees and<br />
butterflies to land on as they drink. A rock placed in a<br />
shallow dish of water is a good idea.<br />
With the world’s bee, insect and butterfly populations<br />
needing protection, Mr Fothergill’s is focused on supporting<br />
the bee and beneficial insect population to keep pollinating<br />
our crops now and into the future. This spring, why not<br />
brighten up your garden with a range of flowers and herbs<br />
from Mr Fothergill’s Seeds. Whether it be Dwarf Sunflowers<br />
or the colourful purple of echinacea, Mr Fothergill’s has<br />
the range to keep your garden bright and your local bee<br />
community buzzing!<br />
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Planting &<br />
Feeding<br />
Looking at the big picture<br />
for backyard birdlife<br />
As many New Zealanders begin to venture<br />
out into the garden at this time of year, it's<br />
the perfect time to plan planting while also<br />
ensuring the local birdlife is well looked after.<br />
Why feed birds in spring? With the apparent plant growth<br />
and warmer temperatures, it's easy to think that birds have<br />
an uncomplicated time after surviving the harsh winter.<br />
However, the availability of natural food doesn't peak until<br />
late summer and early autumn. They are hard-pressed to<br />
find steady food sources, and New Zealand's native birds<br />
benefit from additional support now as much as they do<br />
in winter. That's because it's not just food on their minds.<br />
This time of year birds require additional energy to defend<br />
territories, find mates and evade predators.<br />
There are many ways to provide this additional support for<br />
birds, and by planting some of the natives below, you will<br />
deliver an ongoing food source.<br />
• The hardy Coprosma is an excellent place to start as it<br />
produces a literal buffet for birds, with berries, flowers<br />
and insects to feast on.<br />
• The distinctive Ti Kouka (or cabbage tree) is another<br />
good option, as birds love the cream-coloured flowers,<br />
nectar and berries.<br />
• Harakeke (New Zealand flax), as boisterous tūi are often<br />
found feasting on this hardy plant's bright red flowers.<br />
• The iconic Kōwhai. A mature tree will attract kererū, tūi<br />
and bellbirds, each searching for the delicious nectar<br />
found in the bright yellow flowers.<br />
• Hebes are also important in the food<br />
chain – these low-growers attract<br />
insects that bring in the bellbirds,<br />
fantails, and silvereyes.<br />
It's not just the planting that helps attract wild birds.<br />
For some birds, it can be challenging to find clean water.<br />
Provided it is regularly cleaned, a big water dish offers<br />
a great place to both dip and drink. This doesn't need to<br />
be something too fancy – think function over fashion.<br />
However, if this water is not regularly cleaned, harmful<br />
bacteria can spread disease quickly. Any birdbath or<br />
drinking station needs to be consistently checked.<br />
"The more we feed, the more they breed…and that's<br />
what we need."<br />
Supplementing natural food sources with extra food<br />
helps give birds the additional energy needed to defend<br />
territories, find mates and evade predators.<br />
Fresh fruit and Topflite’s energy food help to condition<br />
birds ready for breeding. When birds know food sources<br />
are abundant, it will trigger them to breed more readily.<br />
Topflite Nectar provides plenty of goodness for native and<br />
endemic birds, including tūi, bellbirds and silvereyes. The<br />
sugar-based mix also includes pollen, honey powder and<br />
a vitamin and mineral supplement. Topflite's energy<br />
food with mealworms is also popular with bird<br />
lovers and their high-flying friends<br />
– the extra protein hit<br />
helps boost nutrition<br />
during the birds’<br />
breeding<br />
season.<br />
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The Picking Bed<br />
My nana’s home was mostly about her garden, which was full of colour<br />
and picking flowers. She would find a gap for any plant even though she<br />
knew perfectly well she didn’t really have any room. Summer was such a<br />
wonderful time in the garden, and the secateurs were always on standby,<br />
ready for action. From garden to vase, we would fill every room in the house<br />
with different shapes, colours and arrangements.<br />
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Annuals<br />
1 Cosmos Pink Ice<br />
To promote more flowers, focus on the<br />
plant's shape by pinching out the stem<br />
tips to create a bushy plant.<br />
2 Zinnia Profusion Mixed<br />
To get the most out of zinnia vase life, pick<br />
the stems when the flowers are half-open.<br />
3 Cineraria Silver Dust<br />
<strong>Grow</strong>n as a foliage filler in arrangements<br />
and is long-lasting.<br />
4 Queen Anne's Lace<br />
Can be cut at multiple stages of growth.<br />
Flowers also self-seed in the garden.<br />
5 Antirrhinum Bubblegum<br />
Snapdragons can last for up to 7–10 days in<br />
a vase. Cut stems when flowers are tight.<br />
6 Sweet Pea Unwin<br />
Require a structure to grow up. Get them<br />
into the garden in early spring for maximum<br />
flowering performance.<br />
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ODE<br />
The Bumblebee’s Tips<br />
In the garden, deadheading old flowers is vital<br />
for repeat flowering.<br />
Oderings<br />
<strong>Grow</strong>n<br />
Change your water every three days in cut flower<br />
arrangements and keep them in a cooler area inside.<br />
Make your flowers last longer by adding 1 Tbsp<br />
of sugar, 2 Tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tsp of<br />
bleach; mix well and add to your water.<br />
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Oderings<br />
<strong>Grow</strong>n<br />
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1.2<br />
1.3<br />
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2.1<br />
2.2<br />
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2.3<br />
2.4<br />
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Shrubs<br />
Perennials<br />
1 Bracteantha<br />
Also known as strawflower, this plant is popular for its<br />
instant dried flowers. Cottage Lemon (1.1), Cottage Rose<br />
(1.2) and Cottage White (1.3). Available mid-October<br />
2 South African natives such as<br />
Leucospermum (2.1), Protea (2.2),<br />
Telopea (2.3) and Leucadendron (2.4)<br />
These are some of the longest-flowering picking flowers<br />
for vases; what is even better is that they dry exceptionally<br />
well too.<br />
3 Viburnum Opulus Snowball<br />
Sphere-shaped flowers begin lime green and mature<br />
to white. Available mid-October<br />
4 Anigozanthos<br />
Known as Kangaroo paw. It offers tall cut flowers,<br />
which are long-lasting.<br />
5 Phylica Pubescens<br />
Used as a vase filler or a standalone in contemporary<br />
displays. Suitable to dry.<br />
1 Campanula Persicifolia Blue (1.1)<br />
& Alba (1.2)<br />
Ensure you pick your stems when the bottom two<br />
flowers are open.<br />
2 Gypsophila Repens White<br />
If you love baby's breath but do not want to go to the<br />
trouble of staking the traditional variety, try this miniature<br />
option. Suitable for small mason jar arrangements and<br />
for drying.<br />
3 Echinops Ritro<br />
The globe thistle flowers for two months when the plant is<br />
mature. Leave some flowers on the plant for self-seeding.<br />
4 Catananche Caerulea (Cupid's Dart)<br />
Ideal in rockeries and cottage gardens, this is an excellent<br />
cut flower.<br />
5 Centaurea Montana (Mountain<br />
Cornflower)<br />
Very popular in rustic flower arrangements as it resembles<br />
a wildflower.<br />
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ODERINGS-GROWN<br />
Osteospermums<br />
Osteospermums are vibrant plants for outdoor summer performance, with colourful<br />
flowers on neat, compact plants. Osteospermums will attract an abundance of bees and<br />
butterflies that will make your garden a hive of activity. Brighten your garden or pots this<br />
spring with a selection of new and popular varieties.<br />
RETRO SERIES<br />
A superb groundcover with large, daisy-like<br />
flowers and a vibrant display of colour, which<br />
will impress the most avid gardener. Available<br />
mid-October<br />
Retro Orange<br />
Beautiful burnt sunset orange flowers, which<br />
deepen and fade to a lipstick pink eye and<br />
green centre.<br />
Retro Yellow<br />
Stunning bright sun-yellow flowers deepen and<br />
fade to a purple eye and green centre.<br />
Retro Pink<br />
Our personal favourite! Vivid flowers have<br />
shades of rose pink, some with striping, which<br />
fade to deep-purple or white eyes and black<br />
centres.<br />
NEW<br />
2021<br />
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Oderings<br />
Exclusive<br />
POP UP SERIES<br />
Unique because of the gorgeous double flowers with<br />
surrounding petals in a lighter colour and prominent, deeper<br />
coloured centres. The pompom flowers are much larger than<br />
standard Osteospermums, making them genuinely pop!<br />
1. Pop Up Blue Moon<br />
White outer petals intensifying to silver-blue inner petals.<br />
2. Pop Up Purple<br />
Outside purple petals intensifying to deep purple inner petals.<br />
3. Pop Up Buttercream<br />
White outer petals intensifying to creamy yellow inner petals.<br />
4. Pop Up Pink<br />
Pink outside petals fading with maturity, intensifying to deep<br />
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Water Propagation<br />
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Who isn't guilty of creating a congregation<br />
of glass gherkin jars that slowly overrun the<br />
kitchen bench because you couldn't throw<br />
precious houseplant tendrils into the bin<br />
from the last pruning session?<br />
We've fallen victim to the propagation plight too, but with<br />
our contemporary propagation stations, we can help keep<br />
your propagation stations in order. Read on to begin your<br />
water propagation basics and cross the finish line by<br />
transplanting your cuttings into a 9 cm pot.<br />
WATER PROPAGATING<br />
1. Fill your vessels with tepid, filtered water.<br />
2. Select your plant material with at least two to six nodes<br />
depending on the plant type.<br />
3. Using sharp snips, make the cutting at a 45° angle just<br />
below a leaf node.<br />
4. When creating multiple cuttings from the same plant,<br />
ensure these are uniform in height to create ease when<br />
potting on.<br />
5. Ensure no leaves are submerged in water.<br />
6. Change water every five days.<br />
7. Bright to medium indirect lighting is best.<br />
WORDS OF WISDOM<br />
Hydration – Never take cuttings from a thirsty specimen.<br />
Your cuttings will produce thin, small leaves.<br />
Variegation – Is a cell mutation within a plant that creates<br />
different coloured areas on the leaves. Variegation is<br />
primarily genetic, which means the plant should keep<br />
its pattern when forming new leaves from your cutting.<br />
However, don't be disappointed if it reverts to green; this<br />
can occur in cuttings as the plant is in survival mode<br />
attempting to produce roots. Restart with a new cutting<br />
if this happens.<br />
Be patient – Some plants will develop roots within<br />
a week, while others will take months. You will find<br />
hardwood houseplants types such as Ficus robusta and<br />
Ficus lyrata will take longer to root.<br />
Cleanliness – When collecting material, be aware of sap.<br />
Some plant sap is so strong it sets like glue, which can't<br />
be removed from benchtops or clothing. Never allow the<br />
water to become murky in a cutting vessel.<br />
Quality – Our growers always say, 'If you take a cutting<br />
from a poor plant, you will get a poor result'. Always<br />
inspect the plant you are taking the material from.<br />
Ensure it's free of pests and disease and the overall<br />
health is top-notch.<br />
POTTING ON<br />
When your propagation vessels are swimming with roots,<br />
you know it's time to pot on.<br />
1. We know you are excited to pot and see your cutting<br />
develop, but patience is key. You cannot plant it into its<br />
'forever pot'. A 9 cm pot is the starting point, and you<br />
then pot into the next size as its roots develop. In a small<br />
pot, you reduce potential root rot from overwatering.<br />
2. Don't be fooled; when planting into a larger pot, you slow<br />
down the growth rate.<br />
3. Rooting hormone is not required; it can cause shock to<br />
the water roots. Planting direct into the soil is advised.<br />
4. Select a soft soil to suit the plant type. This helps to<br />
ease the cutting into its unfamiliar environment. Options<br />
are 50:50 potting mix combined with coir/fern fibre or<br />
50:50 cacti mix and coir/fern fibre for plants that prefer<br />
free drainage.<br />
5. Plant two or three stems into the same pot to create<br />
a dense plant (except for hardwood plants that you<br />
would plant singly). Only submerge the stems into the<br />
pot and never cover the leaves of the cutting; this can<br />
cause rotting.<br />
6. Water before the soil completely dries out. Depending<br />
on the plant type, you will see leaf growth in 2–4 weeks.<br />
Within 2–3 months, you will be able to transplant into<br />
a 10cm–12cm pot using a quality houseplant potting mix.<br />
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The Cactus<br />
Collection<br />
If you have an extra sunny spot and don't<br />
know what to fill it with, cacti are your solution.<br />
A cactus collection will thrive on neglect and<br />
will not fail you even in the hottest areas of<br />
your home, so read on to become a good<br />
cactus parent.<br />
Lighting<br />
If you're wondering why your cacti has thin, elongated<br />
growth and is pale in colour, this is called etiolation.<br />
Etiolation occurs in cacti when they are not getting<br />
adequate light: it makes the plant look stretched,<br />
deformed, and dull. Before you commit to a collection<br />
of cacti, check you have very bright light available.<br />
Cacti can tolerate sunny windowsills all year long.<br />
Watering<br />
Understanding how your cacti survive in the wild may<br />
help you to care for your cacti at home. In their natural<br />
habitat, cacti can survive without two years of rainfall.<br />
This is because most of the plant is made up of water<br />
it collects when it rains, and stores inside the plant and in<br />
the roots. Cacti also have a thick, waxy outer skin, which<br />
acts as a cooling barrier on hot days to minimise water<br />
loss. To imitate this at home, water directly onto the soil<br />
surface for the roots to take up the water, allowing the soil<br />
to dry out between watering. Consistent wet soil will cause<br />
a rapid death rate, and there is no coming back from an<br />
overwatered cactus. Dress the top of the soil with Yates<br />
Gnat Barrier. This fine pumice will allow the water to drain<br />
away rapidly as it would for cacti in the wild.<br />
Pests<br />
Mealybug is the biggest problem for your spikey friends.<br />
Mealybug is a challenge to identify and often mistaken for<br />
the glochids and areoles (basically the spines and bumps<br />
that grow the prickles) on the cacti. Because these areas<br />
are fluffy, just like mealybug, the bugs are often disguised<br />
and easy to miss. Diligent and regular inspections are<br />
advised. Mealybugs also hide under the plant base where<br />
it meets the soil; therefore, we highly recommended you<br />
repot using Yates Thrive Cacti & Succulent Potting Mix.<br />
If you prefer to make your own, you can create your soil<br />
with 50:50 Oderings Potting & Basket Mix with Egmont<br />
Coarse & Fine Pumice.<br />
Mealybug Treatment: Spot treatment with meths or neem<br />
oil. Using a cotton bud, dip it in the meths or neem oil and<br />
apply directly to the mealybug.<br />
Repotting<br />
Cacti are constantly in survival mode, which is<br />
why they are such slow growers. Having no leaves<br />
also slows the growth because cacti have a small amount<br />
of chlorophyll. Without getting into a science lesson, this<br />
is the chemical that converts sunlight into energy.<br />
The more of this chemical your plant has, the quicker it<br />
grows. It would be best if you repotted your cacti every<br />
two years as you may only see a few centimetres of<br />
growth each year. You should only ever jump up to a pot<br />
size that's 1–2 cm larger than the existing pot to minimise<br />
any potential root rot. If you can get your hands on<br />
terracotta pots, they are more breathable than plastic<br />
pots and help the plant dry out quicker.<br />
Feeding<br />
Lastly, your cacti do not require a lot of food. A cactus<br />
fertiliser spike can be inserted and forgotten about.<br />
Push the spike down into the potting mix midway<br />
between the plant and pot edge until the spike is<br />
above the surface. When you water your plant,<br />
the food will release slowly into the soil for<br />
the plant to absorb.<br />
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Air<br />
plants<br />
Who doesn't adore a low-maintenance<br />
plant? Tillandsias are epiphytes that grow<br />
on another object or plant. The root system<br />
of an epiphyte is used for attaching the<br />
plant rather than absorbing nutrients or<br />
water. Air plants rely on moisture in the<br />
environment to grow and thrive.<br />
Because air plants don't need soil, you can get creative.<br />
Forage at the beach and create a sandy open terrarium<br />
or admire your plant by mounting it onto driftwood.<br />
Temperature and lighting<br />
Indirect bright to indirect medium light is ideal for<br />
air plants. Air plants are hardy but keep them away<br />
from frost.<br />
Feeding<br />
Mist your air plant with Gro-sure Orchid Mist 'n' Feed for<br />
a gentle feed three times in the growing season. While<br />
the orchid food does have flowering properties, be<br />
patient if you want blooms. Air plants can take years to<br />
flower, and some only flower once in their lifetime.<br />
Watering<br />
Air plants do not live off the air; they do<br />
need moisture to survive. Air plants have<br />
trichomes, which are tiny hairs on their leaves,<br />
and they appreciate a twice-weekly mist.<br />
However, depending on your home's temperature<br />
and humidity, a soak once a fortnight in water<br />
for 30 minutes is essential to combat the extent<br />
to which heat pumps and fires dry out the air. If you<br />
want to be an extra good air plant parent, use room<br />
temperature rainwater or water that has sat out for a<br />
few days for the chlorine to evaporate. You can tell you<br />
have overwatered your air plant if it remains a dull grey<br />
colour for an extended period.<br />
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1. Rhipsalis Baccifera 'Spaghetti'<br />
2. Epipremnum 'Pothos N'Joy'<br />
3. Zebrina Tradescantia 'Spiderwort'<br />
4. Peperomia Incana<br />
5. Epipremnum 'Pothos Marble Queen'<br />
6. Philodendron Cordatum 'Heart Leaf'<br />
7. Scindapsus Pictus 'Argyraeus' / 'Satin Pothos'<br />
8. Epipremnum Aureum 'Devils Ivy'<br />
9. Peperomia Prostrata 'String of Turtles'<br />
10. Peperomia Puteolata 'Parallel'<br />
11. Ficus Tineke<br />
12. Saxifraga Green 'Mother of Thousands'<br />
13. Philodendron Erubescens 'Pink Princess'<br />
14. Peperomia Ginny 'Tri Colour'<br />
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Oderings<br />
Exclusive<br />
Pots<br />
Handpicked cover pots selected by fellow<br />
houseplant enthusiasts. We brighten up your<br />
summer collection with a mixture of new<br />
colours and styles and bring back the classics.<br />
Must-have coloured pots this season include<br />
raspberry, rust and green.<br />
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Elho<br />
Creating Beauty<br />
from Waste<br />
Elho pots are designed with nature in mind, and nature-friendly<br />
products are often hard to find, especially with pots. Their purpose<br />
is to bring nature to the place that you call home, every day!<br />
Nature starts with plants, and in a home, a plant<br />
begins with the right pot. The team at Elho take pots<br />
very seriously and have done since 1964. The Dutch<br />
designers create the most beautiful pots, in line with<br />
the latest colour and design trends. They are constantly<br />
looking for new possibilities and intelligent solutions so<br />
that you can surround yourself with nature with as little<br />
effort as possible. Because that doesn't just make you<br />
happy; your plants and the environment will love you for<br />
it as well.<br />
Creating Beauty from Waste<br />
At Elho, 8,400,000 kilos of waste per year becomes<br />
beauty – the team love waste! It's not something that<br />
people often want more of, but Elho can't get enough of<br />
it when it comes to recycling. They call it the beauty of<br />
waste, with 80% of the materials currently used being<br />
recycled plastic. Not only have they turned 8,400,000<br />
kilos of recycled plastic into their pots in the past year,<br />
everything they make is also recyclable, including their<br />
packaging.<br />
Join Elho on a Green Journey<br />
• Elho is a family-owned company in the Netherlands that<br />
has been the leading innovator in the synthetic pottery<br />
market for more than 55 years. The pots are brought to<br />
NZ by another family-owned company, Willow Avenue<br />
Ltd. Supporting nature using sustainable technology, the<br />
Elho business is powered by wind energy. Elho realise<br />
how important bees are to our environment. They have<br />
2,000,000 of their own in their backyard producing honey.<br />
• Made using 100% wind energy produced by<br />
the windmills in their backyard.<br />
• No more waste; all the pots are 100%<br />
recyclable.<br />
• Elho aims for more! Already 80% of<br />
the materials are made of recycled<br />
plastics. The Green Basics range is<br />
made using 100% recycled plastic.<br />
• Long-lasting colour and quality.<br />
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CREATING THE DECK<br />
OF YOUR DREAMS<br />
With warmer weather, are your thoughts turning to outdoor<br />
entertaining and living? With a clever design, adding a new decking<br />
area can create an attractive and practical space for entertaining<br />
and relaxing that will add value to your property, create<br />
indoor-outdoor flow and maximise your floor area.<br />
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Whether you are installing new decking as an extension<br />
from indoor living spaces, surrounding your spa or pool<br />
area, or as an entranceway to your home, there are many<br />
things to consider when selecting a material. There are so<br />
many material options available that it can be challenging<br />
to know what to choose! Considerations will include<br />
budget, environment, ongoing maintenance, where your<br />
deck is positioned and how you will use it.<br />
1. Timber decking<br />
Timeless classics, locally grown pine and macrocarpa are<br />
top choices and the most cost-effective option in decking<br />
materials. Sustainably grown, they have less impact on the<br />
environment, and with annual maintenance, these decks<br />
maintain tip-top condition. Cleaning down your deck with<br />
an appropriate deck cleaning solution and re-staining will<br />
mean your deck lasts longer.<br />
Other timber options include hardwoods such as Kwila,<br />
Garapa, Garrah, and Purple Heart, which are much<br />
stronger than pine, and less likely to warp over time.<br />
Kwila is one of the best performing hardwoods for New<br />
Zealand conditions. Hardwoods are generally much more<br />
expensive than softwoods and are also less sustainable.<br />
Like softwoods, annual maintenance will ensure you get<br />
a long-lasting deck. Use a stiff brush and deck cleaning<br />
solution to clean away the buildup of dirt and natural resins<br />
that have leached. Re-oiling your deck will help protect the<br />
timber and bring out its natural colour and beauty.<br />
2. Composite decking<br />
Composite decking has recently gained popularity as the<br />
technology has ensured it has become more resistant to<br />
the damage caused by high UV levels in New Zealand.<br />
Made with recycled wood and recycled plastic, it provides<br />
a natural-looking product that is virtually maintenance-free,<br />
requiring no regular staining or oiling.<br />
Composite decking is available in various colours,<br />
meaning you can better select a product to blend with<br />
your building and surroundings. Composite decking is<br />
more expensive than using natural timber; however,<br />
coupled with its longevity, it is still a reasonably costeffective<br />
option in the long term. Watch your feet<br />
though; in comparison to timber decking the surface of<br />
composite decking can heat up in hot weather, causing<br />
discomfort if walking on it in bare feet.<br />
3. Bamboo<br />
Bamboo is a newcomer to the decking market and<br />
not as readily sourced as timber or composites.<br />
It has gained popularity due to being one of the most<br />
renewable plant sources on the market. Bamboo reaches<br />
maturity in as little as five years, with the wood being<br />
harvested repeatedly from the same plant. It becomes<br />
a durable decking material and, like composite decking,<br />
has little to no need for ongoing maintenance.<br />
Optional extras<br />
With the addition of seating and strategically placed<br />
lighting, a cleverly designed deck will create an addition<br />
to your home living spaces, creating an ‘outdoor room’.<br />
Building a pergola or louvre system above your deck<br />
will keep you sheltered from the sun and rain, meaning<br />
you can entertain in all weathers. The addition of oriental<br />
trellis panelling or carefully selected plants will add<br />
privacy and shelter from prevailing winds.<br />
With so many options on the market and the<br />
investment involved, it pays to get in the experts.<br />
At Oderings Landscaping, we have the know-how,<br />
from design through to construction, to install a deck<br />
that is not only fit for purpose but looks great too.<br />
Get in touch today for a free measure and quote at<br />
admin@oderingslandscaping.co.nz. T&Cs apply.<br />
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LAWN WEEDS<br />
Even expert gardeners can find it hard to know how to attack weeds<br />
in the lawn. However, preventing weeds is essential to keep your<br />
lawn grass in good health. This is done by feeding the lawn two<br />
to three times a year with a quality lawn fertiliser such as<br />
Oderings Lawn Replenish or LawnPro 7 Day Green.<br />
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THE KIWICARE GUIDE TO WEED KILLERS<br />
There are two general types of weeds in lawns: broadleaf<br />
weeds (not grasses) and grass weeds (grass other than<br />
your lawn grass). To effectively get rid of these two types of<br />
weeds, there are two types of weed killers (herbicides).<br />
Selective herbicides remove some weed species but leave<br />
others unaffected; these types of sprays are often used on<br />
lawns to kill broadleaf weeds but not the grass.<br />
Non-selective herbicides will kill most plants they come<br />
into contact with; they kill the grass and broadleaf weeds<br />
and may harm other plants through spray drift. So the only<br />
way to kill grass weeds and not your lawn with this type of<br />
herbicide is to spot treat the weeds.<br />
LAWN WEED GUIDE<br />
Follow this Kiwicare guide for easy identification of lawn<br />
weeds. Then, if you require further help on either weeds or<br />
their treatment, bring your weeds into us at Oderings.<br />
• BROADLEAF WEEDS<br />
When spraying for broadleaf weeds, use a selective lawn<br />
herbicide such as LawnPro Turfclean Ultra. This will kill the<br />
weeds in the lawn but not the grass. These sprays will also<br />
harm other plants they come into contact with, so don’t<br />
spray on a windy day.<br />
1. Catsear – This is similar and often confused with<br />
dandelion. It’s a perennial weed with upright yellow flowers,<br />
and its presence in the lawn often indicates a lack of<br />
nutrients in the soil.<br />
2. Chamomile – Some people love it, and some hate it.<br />
Chamomile has delicate needle-like leaves and white flowers.<br />
3. Chickweed – With bright shiny leaves, distinctive hairy<br />
stems and small white flowers.<br />
4. Clover – Is a perennial weed that is low growing and<br />
found in most lawns. Regular watering in the summer<br />
months helps weaken the weed.<br />
5. Creeping Oxalis – This oxalis is a hard-to-kill<br />
perennial weed with small yellow flowers, which thrives<br />
in New Zealand lawns. A regular spray program with a<br />
hydrocotyle spray is the best way to kill this weed.<br />
6. Dandelions – This broadleaf perennial weed dies<br />
down in the winter and reappears in the spring.<br />
A reasonably easy weed to eliminate, but more<br />
established dandelions may need a repeat application.<br />
7. Daisy – A common weed that is easily identified by<br />
its white flower with a yellow centre. It prefers to grow in<br />
a damp shady lawn.<br />
8. Dock – Has a large taproot and is difficult to kill.<br />
If the lawn is kept dense, it makes it hard for the dock<br />
to establish. Repeated spraying with high-concentrate<br />
sprays may be needed.<br />
9. Hydrocotyle – Several different species can cause<br />
a significant problem in the lawn, especially since many<br />
weed sprays won’t kill hydrocotyle. Incorporating lime<br />
fertiliser once a year is essential and will help when<br />
incorporated with a spray program.<br />
10. Moss, Algae, <strong>Live</strong>rwort, Lichens – The growth of<br />
these weeds is caused by the lawn being too wet, not<br />
having enough drainage, having too much shade or a<br />
combination of these factors. Sprays will kill the moss, but<br />
unless you remove the cause, the moss will come back.<br />
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11. Onehunga Weed – Prickle Weed – Onehunga is an annual weed<br />
with yellow flowers and prickly seeds. Once plants have flowered (in<br />
October generally), they have set their seed for next year. The only<br />
way to eventually eliminate this weed is to spray before they flower<br />
and then again in November for two years in a row.<br />
12. Oxalis – This type of oxalis is a bulb and is hard to kill. The<br />
problem with oxalis is that once you spray the plants, they drop their<br />
baby bulbs, which then start to grow. You must respray when you<br />
see the oxalis starting to reappear; otherwise, you give the baby<br />
bulbs time to get big and have more babies, which takes you back<br />
to where you started.<br />
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13. Thistles – These prickly customers are well known.<br />
14. Wireweed and Willow weed – These annual summer weeds<br />
establish fast in spring, in wet soils. You will often find them<br />
establishing by paths or areas where damage is caused by walking.<br />
This weed is commonly also found near your veggie patch, so the<br />
best control is to dig it out while young.<br />
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• GRASS WEEDS<br />
Unfortunately, since selective lawn herbicides do not affect grass<br />
weeds, the only control is a non-selective herbicide. Non-selective<br />
herbicides will kill everything they come into contact with; therefore,<br />
you should only spot treat your lawn unless you want to kill the<br />
whole thing!<br />
15. Couch – You may also know couch as twitch, dog grass or<br />
summer grass. It will go dormant over the winter with the cold but<br />
will resurface in the warmer months.<br />
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especially in summer when it produces its large seed heads.<br />
Paspalum can easily grow to 30 cm in lawns even when it has been<br />
mowed. It also grows best in the summer and becomes almost<br />
dormant in the winter.<br />
17. Poa – A common annual grass that appears as clumps of<br />
a different colour in the lawn.<br />
Other coarse grasses – Other grass species may appear in your<br />
lawn and look unsightly due to their different appearance compared<br />
to your lawn grass.<br />
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For coarse grasses in lawns – Spot treat by applying a nonselective<br />
weedkiller such as Weed Weapon Rapid Action or<br />
a glyphosate gel to the central growing crowns. Spray carefully<br />
or alternatively, use gel; apply the gel directly to the centre of the<br />
weed; you get no spray drift, no runoff, and it won’t kill your<br />
surrounding plants.<br />
The Kiwicare website is a helpful resource for identifying lawn weeds<br />
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Kiwicare, which between them will fix almost all<br />
broadleaf weeds, are:<br />
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Controls a broad range of 16 insects including<br />
mites, whitefl y, caterpillars, aphids, thrips,<br />
grass grub beetle, psyllid and more on<br />
ornamental and edible plants<br />
A patented water-extraction process is used to<br />
enhance its performance<br />
BioGro certifi ed for use in organicˆ gardens<br />
Safe for benefi cial insects, including bees<br />
eco-oilTM<br />
ORGANICˆ INSECT SPRAY<br />
100% plant-based spraying oil –<br />
contains no petroleum based oils<br />
Controls a broad range of problem<br />
insects including mealybugs, black<br />
scale and citrus leafminer on certain<br />
citrus, vegie and ornamental plants<br />
HIPPO ENHANCED - Attracts good<br />
(benefi cial) bugs into your garden<br />
BioGro certifi ed for use in organicˆ gardens<br />
eco-aminogroTM<br />
ORGANICˆ FERTILISER<br />
A rich organicˆ fertiliser<br />
derived from digested<br />
marine waste<br />
Healthier plant growth<br />
results in bigger fl owers<br />
and more fruit<br />
eco-fungicideTM<br />
ORGANICˆ FUNGICIDE<br />
Controls powdery mildew, black spot<br />
and rust on plants including tomatoes,<br />
zucchini and roses<br />
Perfect as a two-in-one insecticide and<br />
fungicide. Simply add the eco-oil to the<br />
eco-fungicide concentrate and spray<br />
BioGro certifi ed for use in organicˆ<br />
gardens<br />
Head to ecoorganicgarden.co.nz for organic gardening tips & to learn more about OCP<br />
ˆBioGro certifi ed for use in organic gardens<br />
Slasher and the OCP Drop Device are registered trademarks and eco-neem, eco-oil, eco-aminogro and eco-fungicide are trade marks of Organic Crop Protectants<br />
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EXOTIC GARDENING<br />
WITH PALMS<br />
Palms are making a resurgence in the home garden thanks to their exotic<br />
appearance. They make an excellent subtropical addition to your garden<br />
and are hardier than you think. We have sourced these palms from a<br />
grower who grows them outside exposed to the elements; therefore, they<br />
are hardened off and can withstand immediate exposure in your backyard.<br />
OUR TOP PICKS<br />
Trachycarpus fortunei | Chinese windmill palm<br />
This is the hardiest palm for New Zealand and is not<br />
only suitable for your yard but also for coastal areas. It<br />
also tolerates wind and has the bonus attribute of being<br />
tolerant to frost and snow. This palm features lush,<br />
dark green, fan-shaped leaves. Suitable in<br />
pots for up to 5 years; however, in 10<br />
years, it can reach 8 m tall. Ideal for<br />
both North and South Island.<br />
Livistona decora | Australian<br />
ribbon fan palm<br />
Similar to the Australian cabbage<br />
palm but features slimmer greygreen<br />
leaves, and a slender trunk.<br />
Frost, cold, wind-resistant, and<br />
prefers full sun.<br />
Ideal for North and South Island.<br />
GARDENING TIP<br />
Your soil must not waterlog.<br />
Ensure you provide the<br />
planting hole with gypsum<br />
and drainage substrates<br />
if required.<br />
Chamaedorea plumosa | Miniature queen palm<br />
The perfect palm if you need a smaller feature tree or filler in<br />
the garden as it only reaches 3 m in height and a maximum<br />
of 6 m in 10 years. Leaves will eventually drop, creating a<br />
revealed trunk. This palm is not clumping. In the first three<br />
years, frost protection is needed as it is sensitive to<br />
cold. Suitable for North Island areas.<br />
Rhopalostylis sapida | NZ native Nikau palm<br />
An iconic native known for its upright<br />
'shuttlecock’ exotic appearance, making it<br />
perfect for tropical gardens. Nikau are best<br />
planted in well-drained sites and clustered<br />
in groups. In the first three years, use frost<br />
protection as they are sensitive to cold. If in<br />
a high wind zone, place a windbreak barrier<br />
while your nikau get established. Plant in part<br />
shade. Suitable for North Island only.<br />
Palms suitable for North Island: Ceroxylon quindiuense, Caryota<br />
maxima himalaya, Hedyscepe canterburyana, Dypsis baronii,<br />
Ceroxylon quindiuense, Chamaedorea plumosa, Chamaedorea<br />
woodsoniana, Wallichia oblongifolia and Rhapis excelsa "Taiwan".<br />
Palms suitable for South & North Island: Rhopalostylis cheesemanii,<br />
Livistona chinensis, Livistona australis, Chamaerops cerifera,<br />
Livistona decora, Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, Trachycarpus<br />
fortunei, Rhapis excelsa "Taiwan" and Trachycarpus oreophilus.<br />
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Pratia Angulata<br />
This NZ native groundcover is quick to establish<br />
and is smothered in flowers over an incredibly<br />
long flowering season from late spring to autumn.<br />
It does very well in the shade and can tolerate sun<br />
if the soil is well worked to keep hydrated. This<br />
groundcover has a spreading habit; therefore,<br />
edging must be maintained to stop it spreading<br />
into unwanted areas.<br />
2x80cm<br />
40cm<br />
Walkable<br />
Can you imagine surrounding your<br />
stepping stones with carpets of<br />
walkable greenery, or enriching the<br />
side of your house or the mundane<br />
washing line area by turning it into<br />
a green space filled with sprawling<br />
groundcovers?<br />
Whether you surround stepping stones, plant in between<br />
bricks or amongst stony pathways, groundcovers are<br />
perfect for suppressing weeds, are cost-effective compared<br />
to hardscaping and provide an opportunity to add a few<br />
NZ native plants into your garden.<br />
Groundcovers require free-draining soils as they mostly<br />
have shallow root systems. A decent potting mix is needed<br />
to get them established, but if you keep them hydrated<br />
during summer they will become low maintenance.<br />
Here are our favourite walkable groundcovers, which<br />
are best with light foot traffic.<br />
KEY<br />
Full<br />
Sun<br />
Full Sun/<br />
Part Shade<br />
Height<br />
by Width<br />
Space<br />
Apart<br />
Well<br />
Drained<br />
Spreading<br />
NZ<br />
Native<br />
Edible<br />
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All available from early-October onwards.
Acaena Purpurea<br />
Add colour with this purple NZ native<br />
groundcover. Best in full sun or part<br />
shade, as the vibrancy dulls when<br />
planted in full shade. When the plant<br />
dries out, the leaves can become<br />
bleached, so plant in well-worked soil.<br />
Thyme Creeping<br />
This multipurpose perennial not<br />
only fills a space but can be used in<br />
cooking. A great option if you have<br />
limited root space. White flowers<br />
appear in summer.<br />
Scleranthus Biflorus<br />
The moss lookalike! Scleranthus is<br />
a low-maintenance spreader that<br />
offers varying mound heights as<br />
it grows. For the plant to grow in a<br />
tight habit, full sun is essential.<br />
2x80cm<br />
40cm<br />
5x30cm<br />
40cm<br />
5x40cm<br />
30cm<br />
Groundcovers<br />
Dichondra Emerald Green<br />
and Silver Falls<br />
These multi-purpose perennials are often used to flow<br />
down pots and hanging baskets. Their shallow root systems<br />
also make them ideal as groundcovers. Once established,<br />
little maintenance is required. In cooler climates, this plant<br />
becomes dormant and bounces back in late spring.<br />
Leptinella Platts Black<br />
A popular NZ native with small fern-like leaves,<br />
which become a dense, colourful mat. Leptinella is<br />
very versatile as it can be planted in the sun or part<br />
shade. Ensure you plant into moist, well-drained soil to<br />
prevent browning off during the summer months.<br />
2x80cm<br />
40cm<br />
5x80cm<br />
40cm<br />
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Moveable Gardens<br />
Moveable gardens are portable, and ideal for people with<br />
patios, who live in rentals, are short on space, or would like<br />
to move their garden to follow the sun. Moveable gardens<br />
are ideal for colour, but they are also brilliant for growing<br />
edible crops. Why not do a mixture of colour and crops<br />
to attract the bees to pollinate the edibles. The sky is the<br />
limit with portable gardens; whether you DIY your planter<br />
box and add wheels or buy something ready to go like<br />
Vegepods and Elho <strong>Grow</strong> Tables, having a garden even in<br />
the smallest space is easily achievable.<br />
What to Use<br />
Portable spaces can be filled with flowers and edibles, and<br />
often it is a collection of pots or upcycled wooden crates,<br />
baskets or wooden pallets that are turned into planter<br />
beds or a vertical wall for plants to grow in. Otherwise,<br />
people purchase portable garden beds, and we love how<br />
easily the Vegepods and Elho Tables with lids provide<br />
ready-to-use growing spaces.<br />
Things to Consider<br />
Container gardening is quite different to traditional ground<br />
planting. A container has limited soil; this limits root<br />
space for plants, needs careful watering and requires<br />
supplementary fertiliser after a while. You also need to<br />
select the right plants for the space. Consider how big the<br />
plant wants to grow before making your selection and<br />
think about how much sun the area gets. If you aren’t sure<br />
what to plant, pop in and see us; we would love to help.<br />
Add Wheels & Cages<br />
A simple way to make more of your portable garden is<br />
to add wheels. This means you can wheel it to a hose or<br />
follow the light. Cages or obelisks are also a great thing to<br />
incorporate, and they will add height and dimension to an<br />
otherwise flat space.<br />
Add Water<br />
How will you get water to your space? Do you have access<br />
to a hose or outdoor tap? When planting your moveable<br />
garden, consider adding water-saving products into the<br />
soil; we love Saturaid as it reduces water use by up to<br />
50%. If you haven’t seen the solar-powered water timer<br />
from Gardena, it is fantastic and will work even when you<br />
are away on holiday. It doesn’t need a hose or tap to work;<br />
it just uses a bucket of water. Please have a look at our<br />
website to find out more.<br />
Feeding<br />
Plants get all their nutrients from the soil; quality soil<br />
ensures quality plants, so don’t take the cheap option.<br />
If you are buying quality, you shouldn’t need to fertilise<br />
for another six months. What you plant will determine<br />
what you feed with. A great all-rounder for ornamentals<br />
is Oderings Total Replenish; this lasts in the soil for six<br />
months. Otherwise, if you have edibles, I recommend<br />
OceanFert. This is a slow-release fertiliser made from<br />
seaweed species. Other seaweed brands are health tonics,<br />
not fertilisers.<br />
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<strong>Grow</strong>ing Vegetables<br />
The Easy Way<br />
If recent times have taught us anything, it's the value<br />
of resourcefulness, looking after our health and having<br />
a home that feels like a haven. If you are looking for an<br />
easier way to grow your vegetables and herbs sustainably<br />
at home, here are some tips!<br />
OPTIMISE SPACE<br />
If you don't have much space in your garden or only have<br />
paved areas, a container garden like the Vegepod is a<br />
perfect way to add some beautiful greenery, herbs, or<br />
veggies into your outdoor space. Even if you have ample<br />
green space, a container garden can be one of the best<br />
ways to plant herbs and vegetables – or even flowers,<br />
without having to dig up your yard. Just make sure you<br />
position the garden in a sunny spot as plants need light<br />
to grow!<br />
RAISE IT UP<br />
Having a raised garden up off the ground saves your back<br />
and knees from the strain of gardening at ground level.<br />
If you want the luxury of waist-high gardening with no<br />
bending over, the Vegepod stands are ideal.<br />
COVER THE CROP<br />
When you lift your garden off the ground, it is harder for<br />
crawling critters to reach your plants. However, the best<br />
way to stop pests is to cover your produce to keep out<br />
the cats, birds, and bugs, eliminating the need for sprays,<br />
giving you wholesome, organic harvests. Covers can also<br />
create a microclimate (a bit like a greenhouse), so early<br />
planting is okay, and the strict rules of planting seasons<br />
don't have to be followed as carefully. This is great if you<br />
want more out of your growing seasons or are a beginner<br />
gardener.<br />
REDUCE WATERING REQUIREMENTS<br />
Many of us are unsure of how much we need to water<br />
our vegetable patch, or forget to water when life gets<br />
busy or we go away on holiday! Vegepods have an inbuilt<br />
self-watering system, so you won't accidentally water<br />
too much or too little. With irrigation from above and<br />
the wicking system below, your plants will be perfectly<br />
watered all year round. There are also drainage and<br />
overflow holes to prevent flooding of the soil.<br />
MAKE IT MOBILE<br />
If you have limited space, and want the flexibility to move<br />
your vegetable patch around, maybe to follow the sun, the<br />
Vegepod wheel trolleys are very handy. Vegepods can be<br />
moved, replaced, or shifted to another location without<br />
any hassle. This mobility is great for evolving gardens and<br />
gardeners who rent or plan to move house one day!<br />
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BOOST THE GROWTH<br />
IN YOUR GARDEN<br />
Humate is the purest form of natural organic<br />
matter known to man and one of the most<br />
complex substances on earth. Formed from<br />
the biological and chemical breakdown of<br />
animal and plant life, humates make up about<br />
75% of the organic matter that exists in most<br />
mineral soils.<br />
Humate results from millions of years of broken down<br />
forest residue and is found in a seam above coal and<br />
below peat. Widely regarded as up to 20 times more<br />
potent than regular compost, humate has many positive<br />
attributes. Humates are an organic-rich source of energy,<br />
carbon and beneficial bacteria, which aid overall plant<br />
health and provide natural protection against plant pests.<br />
As a result, they're a safe, organic addition to crops of any<br />
size or home gardens.<br />
Plants grown in soil rich with humic substances produce<br />
higher yields, provide better nutrition and are less prone to<br />
stress than plants grown in soils lacking humate. Humate<br />
also significantly improves soil quality and makes lockedup<br />
minerals and nutrients and all the trace elements<br />
essential for good plant health available to the plant roots.<br />
For a concentrated humate product, look at the Premium<br />
Organic Humate Ultra-Concentrated Compost.<br />
Other products with humate blends, both liquids and<br />
powders, are:<br />
<strong>Grow</strong>th Booster Sheep Pellets – Sheep pellets with 20%<br />
humate blended in with them, making them easier and<br />
quicker to break down and have the carbon available<br />
to feed the microbes. Basically, you are getting all the<br />
goodies of the sheep manure plus the humate! Another<br />
great benefit of <strong>Grow</strong>th Booster is that the carbon in the<br />
humate soaks up the lanolin smell of the sheep manure,<br />
eliminating the majority of the odour and making it a lot<br />
more pleasant to apply.<br />
Organic Turbo Garden Blend – Combines three products<br />
- humate, vermicast, and an NPK mix with trace elements.<br />
This is an excellent all-round fertiliser.<br />
Humate Liquid – Also very popular. This is made up using<br />
organic humate and is BioGro certified. There are many<br />
uses for this product, including foliar feeding and soil<br />
drenching, and it is excellent for soaking plant roots before<br />
planting.<br />
Visit www.davesgardenproducts.co.nz for further<br />
information and to read some excellent testimonials.<br />
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Benchtop<br />
Composting<br />
Benchtop bokashi bins are a great option<br />
if you want to get into composting but don't<br />
know where to start or don’t have room<br />
in your garden. They are also an excellent<br />
option for the environmentally conscious.<br />
ODE<br />
The Bumblebee’s Tips<br />
Food scraps placed in our landfills are harming the<br />
environment with the release of methane gases. The<br />
general composting process decreases that dramatically<br />
but the bokashi technique decreases those gases even<br />
further. The methane-producing microbes will not<br />
live in this system as the pH is low, making this bin an<br />
incredibly environmentally friendly product. Your plants<br />
will love it, and so will the environment.<br />
This system is compact but holds a massive 14 litres<br />
worth of scraps (larger than your household bucket),<br />
and it will transform all your food waste. Unlike traditional<br />
composting, the Bokashi system can also compost<br />
items including cooked food, meat, fish and cheese.<br />
Bokashi is a Japanese term meaning ‘fermented organic<br />
matter’. The airtight sealing system ensures that the<br />
fermentation process uses the Bokashi bacteria as a<br />
compost activator and has been specifically designed<br />
to initiate the breakdown of organic waste in the home.<br />
Because the fermentation process is<br />
relatively quick, it's a good idea to have two<br />
units as it only takes about three weeks to<br />
complete the process, depending on the<br />
size of your scraps.<br />
Bokashi products are generally pleasant smelling, so<br />
you can keep the units on the bench or under the sink.<br />
Using the compost accelerator spray will speed up the<br />
fermentation of organic matter. Once treated in the<br />
composter, the material can then be safely dug into your<br />
garden. It also features a tap, making it easy to decant<br />
the liquid fertiliser concentrate, which is then diluted into<br />
a nutrient-dense liquid food for the garden.
Potatoes<br />
FREQUENTLY ASKED<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
There are certain questions that we get<br />
asked each year by potato growers, novice<br />
or experienced.<br />
Do I need to chit my spuds?<br />
Yes, it is to give them a head start. This normally takes 2–3<br />
weeks. If the sprouts are white, they don’t have enough light;<br />
they should be a dark purple colour. Chit on a windowsill or<br />
other lighted area but not in direct sunlight.<br />
How do I grow potatoes in pots?<br />
Easily done: combine garden soil, compost and potato<br />
fertiliser in a pot. Fill the container to 2/3 full, place the spuds,<br />
then fill the remainder of the pot. Don’t fill quite to the top so<br />
you can create a water reservoir. Remember to feed regularly<br />
and water daily once growing. Once you have waited your<br />
number of days (depends on the variety you use), tip the pot<br />
over and voila, you have spuds.<br />
How do I grow potatoes in the garden?<br />
Dig a trench 40 cm deep. Add a handful of potato fertiliser<br />
per metre length of trench. Add 5 cm of compost and then<br />
place the spud on top. Backfill the trench with more compost<br />
mixed with garden soil.<br />
In the garden do I need to mound the soil?<br />
Yes, you do. This stops the new potatoes getting burnt by<br />
the sun and stops nasty pests from attacking. You can<br />
either mound potatoes at the time of planting by making a<br />
30–40 cm mound, or the traditional way is every time the<br />
potato shoots reach 15 cm tall, pile more soil 10 cm up the<br />
shoot. You then repeat this step until maturity. See diagram.<br />
A late frost caught me. How do I save my crop?<br />
There is not much you can do, but the problem is that when<br />
the sun hits the leaves it burns them, which kills the plant. So,<br />
before the sun comes out, try to save the leaves by covering<br />
them with newspaper. Once the frost on the leaves has<br />
melted, remove the paper.<br />
What are these holes in my spuds?<br />
Once you have harvested you may notice little holes in your<br />
spuds. This is from wire worm (which can also affect carrots).<br />
Nothing much you can do for it this season, but you will need<br />
to stop it for next year. You need to plant the green crop<br />
mustard in late autumn and dig it into the soil after six weeks.<br />
Otherwise, you can try potassium permanganate, which<br />
I have heard great things about, and this can be added now.<br />
What is the scab on my potato?<br />
The scab is generally caused by a lack of calcium in the soil.<br />
Incorporate gypsum at the time of planting to avoid this issue.<br />
What is potato psyllid?<br />
This is a nasty insect that injects a toxin into your plant.<br />
Once injected your crop will start to die rapidly. There is no<br />
cure; prevention is the key. Incorporate Neem into the soil<br />
at planting time and then every six weeks. You can also use<br />
Success Ultra or Mavrik as a prevention spray. Harvest spuds<br />
before high summer to avoid issues.<br />
What is blight?<br />
To avoid blight, buy certified seed spuds from garden centres<br />
and choose blight-resistant varieties. Harvest before high<br />
summer as blight breeds in hot, humid climates.<br />
What is the best potato to plant?<br />
We all have our favourites, and we are having a debate<br />
as I write. It depends on what you like to use the<br />
potatoes for. Have a look at our potato board in<br />
store to help you choose, then ask our staff<br />
and see if they agree with your choice.<br />
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Why do I have a lot of leaves but not many<br />
potatoes?<br />
You have too much nitrogen in your soil and not enough<br />
potassium. Sheep pellets are great but can’t be the only<br />
source of nutrients with potatoes. Potato fertiliser is high in<br />
potassium, which promotes root growth, and potatoes are<br />
a root crop.<br />
Why are my potatoes small?<br />
They are either not ready to harvest and you need to<br />
give them a little longer, or your soil may be too light.<br />
Potatoes prefer a heavy soil, so mixing the existing<br />
garden soil with compost makes a perfect soil medium.<br />
How long until I harvest?<br />
Each potato is different, and it will generally tell you when<br />
on the bag of the one you purchased. If you are not sure,<br />
dig up one plant and look at the size of the spuds to<br />
decide. As a rule, most varieties take 90–100 days.<br />
Do all potatoes flower?<br />
No, not all potatoes flower, at least not that you will notice.<br />
Your crop is ready to harvest at the recommended maturity<br />
date or when the shoots start to wither and die.<br />
Can I plant potatoes from the supermarket?<br />
You can but you shouldn’t. You are more likely to get viruses<br />
in your plants. Also, the potatoes sold at supermarkets are<br />
often treated with chemicals to inhibit sprouting.<br />
Need more in-depth info? Grab a copy of the Oderings<br />
Gardening Guide, “<strong>Grow</strong>ing Potatoes”,<br />
in store or online.
ODERINGS-GROWN<br />
NEW<br />
2021<br />
Strawberry Petaluma<br />
'Petaluma' is another outstanding variety released by the University<br />
of California in the USA. It is a short-day cultivar, meaning it<br />
produces most of its fruit during the shorter spring and autumn<br />
days. Compared to other standard short-day varieties, it is a<br />
moderately vigorous plant, and for this reason, it will occupy less<br />
space per plant in your garden, making it an excellent choice for<br />
pots and planters. The fruit is a bit darker and larger than other<br />
varieties and has terrific flavour and good storage characteristics.<br />
It is similar to the variety 'Camarosa' but with greater productivity,<br />
higher quality fruit, and earlier production.<br />
edibles<br />
Basil Emerald Towers<br />
Exclusive to Oderings, this basil is<br />
something we have trialled, used<br />
and love! Unlike traditional basil, it<br />
grows straight up in a pillar shape<br />
and eventually reaches 90 cm in<br />
height. Flowering 12 weeks later<br />
than standard basil means you<br />
also get an extended harvest<br />
period. Emerald Towers has dark<br />
green, glossy foliage, which stays<br />
nice and tidy but maintains the<br />
traditional basil taste. Emerald<br />
Towers lives up to its name, so for<br />
a bigger and better harvest, this is<br />
the basil to plant.<br />
Basil Thai Towers<br />
New to the Tower series, this gorgeous<br />
Thai basil has masses of green leaves<br />
with occasional purple flecks and soft<br />
purple stems. Its aromatic and the<br />
vibrant liquorice flavour can be used<br />
fresh and complements any dish. With<br />
a late-flowering habit, 10–12 weeks<br />
later than traditional basil, Thai Towers<br />
has huge harvests of flavourful leaves<br />
throughout summer. A tidy, towering<br />
plant with huge harvest potential, it is<br />
excellent in gardens or containers and<br />
grows to 90 cm.<br />
Cauliflower Twister<br />
Twister Cauliflower is an F1<br />
hybrid with large, dense heads<br />
and outstanding wrapping<br />
ability. It is unique, with the<br />
outer leaves "twisting" to<br />
cover and protect the head for<br />
beautiful, uniform bright white<br />
heads. Performs well in the heat<br />
or cool and seems to prefer<br />
heavier soils.<br />
NEW<br />
2021<br />
Oderings<br />
Exclusive<br />
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NEW<br />
2021<br />
Pepper Jumbo<br />
This is the most noteworthy<br />
bell pepper we have seen, with<br />
vigorous growth and a sensational<br />
flavour. Provide support to hold the<br />
weight of the substantially sized<br />
fruits by loosely staking the plant.<br />
Available mid-October<br />
Pepper Tumbling Jalapeno<br />
This variety is earlier to mature than other<br />
jalapenos, giving you a head start on your<br />
harvest. A unique trait of this tumbler<br />
is how the fruit hangs down beneath<br />
the foliage, making it easy to harvest;<br />
its compact habit makes it perfect for<br />
growing in containers and hanging<br />
baskets. To make the fruit sweeter, leave<br />
the fruit on the vine to ripen to red.<br />
Available late-October<br />
Pepper Sweet Lime<br />
A perfect pepper for the patio!<br />
This Italian frying variety produces<br />
heavy yields of sweet, crisp,<br />
thin-skinned peppers, with colour<br />
changes from lime-green through<br />
cream to vibrant orange. Superb<br />
for eating fresh or added to a<br />
variety of dishes. Available mid-<br />
October<br />
Chilli Carolina Reaper<br />
Eater beware; this is our hottest<br />
chilli and is not for the faint-hearted<br />
as it is incredibly hot. It is initially<br />
sweet and fragrant, and then it<br />
catches you off guard as the heat<br />
intensifies. Available mid-October<br />
fire<br />
ODE<br />
The Bumblebee’s Tips<br />
As your pepper plant grows into a bush, the<br />
growth will create a fork shape; this is where<br />
the crown flower (first flower) will form.<br />
If these first flowers are not removed, they<br />
will stunt your plant's growth as it puts<br />
all its energy into that one fruit.<br />
Chilli Mulato<br />
Brown<br />
The holy trinity for dried<br />
chillies. Essentially used in<br />
enchilada sauces and a staple<br />
for authentic Mexican cuisine.<br />
mild<br />
Chilli Jalapeno<br />
Scorcher<br />
Loved by many, is easily<br />
eaten and is classed as<br />
having a mild heat.<br />
mild<br />
Chilli Bird's Eye<br />
Is used in many Asian<br />
dishes. It is small but<br />
quite hot (piquant).<br />
Available mid-October<br />
medium<br />
Chilli Habanero<br />
Red<br />
A popular building block<br />
in hot sauces. Available<br />
mid-October<br />
hot<br />
NEW<br />
2021<br />
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Plant care for when you’re not there.<br />
AquaBloom solar-powered irrigation set 13300-20<br />
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