Preparing For The Hot Season

Muddy Boots

Some warm weather already and predicted to be a warm Spring and hot Summer. How should we prepare for the months ahead?

Think about putting in an irrigation system - drip line irrigation, micro sprinklers or pop up sprinklers.

Build up your soil with organic matter, compost and Biochar and top with 75mm of mulch such as granitic sand. Wetting agents such as Seasol Super Soil Wetter and Conditioner can help hydrophobic soil. MycoGold fungal spores will increase plants root system by up to 1000%!

Mulch pot plants and position in cooler positions to avoid drying out.

Avoid planting new plants in the heat and protect less established plants from the sun with shade cloth if needed. Wilted leaves? This is caused by transpiration and your plants need more water to the roots.

Fertilise your lawn with Rooster Booster in Spring and keep mower high through the warmer months!

Whitefly is a warm weather pest. Use Eco-Neem to treat affected plants.

Select plants suited to your conditions and group them according to their water needs. Keith & Elisabeth’s top drought tolerant plants include salvias, achilleas, Casuarina Glauca (Cousin It), Myoporum Parvifolium (Creeping Boobialla), Grevillea, Stachys Byzantina (Lambs Ear), Santolina, Senecio Silver Dust, various succulents, Westringia, Kangaroo Paw, Lavenders and Ornamental grasses.

Fertilise your lawn with Rooster Booster in Spring and keep mower high through the warmer months!

Protect yourself too - wear a hat, use sunscreen and stay hydrated while out working in the garden.

Plan early for a healthy garden this Summer!

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