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will need some ‘tidy up’ pruning due to vigorous summer growth. This is a good idea as the shrubs then remain<br />
compact going into the autumn season.<br />
Keep mowing your lawns on a regular basis. Leaving the grass to get too long at this time of the year leaves<br />
the lawns open to several problems. A thick matt of turf protected by a tall covering of green leaves is the<br />
perfect, moist and humid environment for the development of the lawn fungus called ‘dollar spot’; a round<br />
yellowing patch. A regular cut will open the root area to let this dry out.<br />
Just as harmful, is the intense heat of the sun on exposed grass roots that have been in the shade, under long<br />
leaves for many days. A sprinkle of lawn fertilizer on an eight-to-ten-week interval will not go amiss for your<br />
lawns.<br />
The vegetable and herb garden is never a disregarded area. The harvest of crops should be in abundance<br />
from the work earlier in the season. Leafy varieties such as lettuce, spinach, basil, rocket and celery can still be<br />
sown as they will have enough time to grow and yield a harvest before the season turns.<br />
The later ripening stone fruit; peaches, plums and nectarines will need a little more help from you with the<br />
pests looking for their share of your harvest. Keep the traps up and maintained. Raspberries and blackberries<br />
are still giving some fruit at this time. Any older harvested canes can be cut back to ground level allowing light<br />
to penetrate the plant, and with a good feeding of 3.1.5 new canes will be generated.<br />
A new year has begun and the traditional resolutions have been made. Hopefully somewhere in the mix was a<br />
resolution to spend more time at home in the garden. This is one resolution you should hold onto. With a few<br />
weekly tasks maintenance will be minimal; the garden will remain in excellent condition and those relaxing<br />
hours at home, in nature will go a long way in keeping the stresses of the year at bay.<br />
For any information and general gardening questions contact Louis at Garden World or visit us on Beyers<br />
Naude Drive in Muldersdrift.<br />
Join us on face book with the handy link on our website.<br />
Louis d’ Hotman<br />
General Manager<br />
Tel: 011 957 2046<br />
E Mail: louis@gardenworld.co.za<br />
Web: www.gardenworld.co.za
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