The freesias are starting to pop up, the bees are buzzing once more, and new life is emerging all around us – spring has officially sprung! Take advantage of the soft soil and sunny days; get out in the garden and embrace this exciting season.
Veggies
Get your garden ready for spring growth by clearing away those pesky weeds – they’ll only be a bigger hassle next month. Sow seeds! Plant carrot and parsnip directly into your beds. Sow tomato, zucchini, cucumber, basil, eggplant, chilli, and capsicum into seedling trays indoors and place in a warm, sunny spot.
Fruit
As fruit trees start to produce new foliage in preparation for the upcoming season, feed them with Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster. Get citrus, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, and pears planted into the ground. If you have limited space, try planting dwarf citrus in large pots. Now is the time to plant strawberries for Christmas pavlova.
Flowers
Refresh your pots by replacing finished winter annuals with spring annuals such as snapdragons, petunias, and marigolds. Plant lavender in a sunny spot with Living Earth Garden Mix in the ground or Tui Pot Power in pots.
Trees and Shrubs
Find a sunny spot with well-draining soil to plant roses and feed existing ones with Kings Rose Food for their upcoming growth spurt. Mulch around fruit trees, shrubs, and hedging to retain moisture as the weather warms.
Indoor Plants
Spring is the perfect time to repot indoor plants that have outgrown their pots. If your indoor plants have been stretching towards the light, give them a little turn each week to correct the lean, and fertilise with Kings Liquid House Plant Food.
General Tasks
Prepare trellises and netting for climbing peas, beans, pumpkins, cucumbers, and melons. Sharpen up your gardening tools and replace worn-out tools and gloves to get ready for the growing season.
For more gardening tips, pop into your local Kings, or visit kings.co.nz.
