Rockingham
Spring Gardening Ideas!
Preparingyour Gardens
Time to Bring Your Perth Garden Back to Life After months of cooler weather, spring is the perfect time to get outdoors and breathe some life back into your garden. Whether you have a sprawling backyard, a small courtyard or just a few pots on the patio, a little work now can make a huge difference over the coming months. Start with a clean-up Before you start planting, give your garden a good spring clean. Remove dead leaves, weeds and spent plants, tidy up garden edges and give pathways and paving a thorough clean. It’s also a great time to check your irrigation. Perth’s hot, dry summers can be tough on gardens, so making sure your reticulation is working properly now could save you a lot of heartache and water later. Prune, feed and mulch Spring is the growing season, so your plants are ready for a boost. Give established plants a good feed with a quality fertiliser suited to their needs, and add a layer of organic mulch around garden beds. Mulching is particularly important in Perth. It helps retain moisture, suppress weeds and keep the soil cooler when those scorching summer days arrive. Just remember to keep mulch away from the trunks and stems of plants to avoid encouraging rot.
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