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April Gardening
Gardening with Michael
As I live in the Blue Mountains area it can get cold and wet at this
time of year. So my advice with focus on what is suggested for such
garden environments.
- There's plenty to do in the garden at this time of year. Withgreat
flavours such as coriander, mint and lemon balm are always worth
working with.
- Now is also a good time to work with vegetables. A range of quality
items can be established such as Chinese Cabbage, Spinach, Rocket,
Broccoli, Spring Onions (fuuny that Spring Onion in Autumn), Artichoke,
Asparagus, Celery, Endive, Squash, Onions, Silverbeet, Leeks, Carrots
and of course Lettuce.
- There are also a range of colour that can be added to the garden
for the extra magical decorative touch. Flowers that work well at
this time of year are Dianthus,Cornflower, Pansy and Viola.
- Every garden needs mulch. So now is a good timeto top it up. It
works great in the vegie patches in maintaining wsil warmth and
nutrient levels. It is also great at suppressing weed levels. Just
remember to mulch after watering. Keep the mulch away from tender
new stems, especially seedlings.
- Weeding is one of those all year jobs. At least at this time of
year it can seem somewhat easier as the weeds will not be as robust
and stirdy as in Summer.
- As for when to water? The smartthing is to water early in the
mrning with a deep saturation. This works well as it helps the soil
hold on to moisture through the day; and if you have water restrictions
that permit watering a set times, it will help keep you within the
local council laws.
Talk to your local garden supply for more fun suggestions and ideas
for your Autumn Garden.
Happy gardening,
Michael
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