The wind down to Christmas is on the horizon but the garden is ramping up! Keep an eye on plants, ensure you’re watering regularly and chase off any pests trying to undo your hard work.
Veggies
Stagger your veggie planting to spread out your summer harvest. A two-week gap is our recommended benchmark, to ensure you have a constant supply of fresh veggies through summer. Mulch veggie beds with pea straw to improve water retention in the soil. Now is the perfect time to get your beans, tomatoes, chillies, capsicums, eggplants, courgettes, cucumber, and kumara in the ground.
Indoor Plants
It’s time to resume regular fertilising to give your plants some extra nutrients to provide energy for new growth. Mid to late spring is a great time to start repotting your indoor plants. By repotting them now, new roots will quickly grow into the extra soil, reducing the risk of root rot as well as providing a much-needed fertiliser boost.
Fruit
If you’re short on space, plant dwarf citrus in pots as they only reach 1.5-2m tall. Harvest and enjoy delicious strawberries – but make sure to keep an eye on them and beat the blackbirds so you’ll have plenty for those tasty summer smoothies. Be sustainable with your watering – by using an eco-friendly soap, you can reuse greywater for those thirsty fruit trees.
