Senwes Scenario February / March 2017 | Page 61

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Gardening tips for February and March

Late summer is a wonderful time of the year as far as gardening is concerned . All the hard work and planning bear fruit at this time . Flowers and shrubs are at their best . If you have a green or herb garden , you will now reap the fruit , literally and figuratively .

February is a warm month and it is time to renew mulch . After all the rain the soil surface is hard and most of the fertiliser will have drained away . It will be beneficial to turn the soil slightly ( not too deep ) and to treat with a good organic fertiliser .
Plants will flower for longer if you cut off dead flowers . This does not only apply to roses , but to all flowering plants .
The flower period of summer bulbs are nearing its end . Do not cut off the leaves under any circumstances - the leaves are providing nutrition to the bulbs for the next season ' s growth . If it looks untidy , roll back the leaves and tie with an elastic band .
It is a good time to lightly prune the garden . Don ' t wait too long since new shoots have to harden for the coming winter . Cannas which flowered can be cut off at ground level .
Pests such as mole-crickets , cutworm and fruit beetles are plentiful . If you are uncertain about the right insecticide , contact your nearest garden centre .
Since February is such a warm and dry month , it is important to keep your garden watered . The best time to water is early morning and late afternoon . Water thoroughly to prevent plants from developing a shallow root system , which means that they will dry out quicker will be blown over by strong wind .
Should you wish to cultivate your own seedplants , it is the right time to sow your seeds .
Cinerania , petunias , Iceland poppies , primulas and ornamental cabbage are easy to cultivate and make quite an impact on the garden during the winter months .
Roses bloom in February - keep them fertilised and watered .
Enjoy this time before autumn and keep organic and healthy .
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The winners of the previous editions of Senwes Scenario is : ( October / November 2016 ): CUM : Sanette Dannhauser from Vredefort . Hannon : Marinda van der Merwe and Estie Kruger . ( December 2016 / January 2017 ): CUM : Monica Lotter from Heilbron . Hannon : Aletta van der Westhuizen from Potchefstroom , Elna Steyn from Bloemfontein .
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