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LAWNS

-         Continue to mow every 7 – 10 days. 

-        Weeds such as Dandelions and Daisies can be controlled with Weed & Feed product, or, to be more environmentally friendly, invest in a
Dutch Hoe and remove manually. 

-         Spade edge beds.

 

 PLANTED BEDS AND POTS 

-         Keep Plants watered and apply well balanced fertiliser every 4 – 6 weeks.      Remember, potassium will encourage more flowers. 

-         Early flowering shrubs should be pruned now. 

-         Plant out summer bedding now into well prepared beds. 

-         Control of weeds by mowing or by Dutch hoe. 

-         Sow summer bedding now. 

-         Stake tall growing perennials. 

-         Remove suckers from trees.

  

GREEN HOUSE 

-  Plant Basil seeds.

-  Ventilate glass house to prevent Botrytis and scorch.

-   As the temperature rises, watch for Green Fly. Green Fly can be controlled with a Nematode or an organic substitute.

-   Water well.

 

HOUSE PLANTS

-         Continue to water.

-         Liquid feed every six weeks.

 

 

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