Berries: Taste of Spring
Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries will crop throughout spring and summer. Time to plant some for the taste of spring.
Give berries a sunny position with good drainage and plenty of rich well composted soil. Strawberries can be planted in hanging baskets so their fruit over hang and are easy to pick. For berries in pots, plant in Searles Fruit, Citrus & Rose Specialty Mix.
Lavinova “The Princess” Lavander
Crowned Australian bred ‘Plant of the Year’, explore this world renowned Lavender.
Lavinnova ‘The Princess’ Lavender’ is an early-flowering lavender that is famous for bearing eye catching electric-pink flower heads that provide a long-lasting display throughout spring and early summer, with spot flowering continuing throughout summer and autumn. Perfect for mass plantings in gardens or container displays.
Passion Fruit
Even if you have limited garden space, a passionfruit vine can provide two delicious fruit crops a year.
When not in fruit, passionfruit produce beautiful, shiny green foliage year round and breathtakingly ornamental, purple and white flowers. All this in a vertical growing space!
Pest Control
NOTE: Before using these products, please check the label directions for which product is suitable for your particular affected plant?
Lawn Fertilisation
Time to spray lawns for weeds e.g. “Buffalo Master”, Yates “Bindii & Clover Weeder” or for those hard to kill weeds “Dicamba-m” Selective Herbicide. For best results spray in the cool of the evening.
Recipes
Sungrown Nursery Recipes Char Grilled Vegetable Salad, Fish Florentine
Organics
“Bring in your 1 litre bottle of Grow Bio-Organic Sustainable solution and receive a refill for a fraction of the original price, Enjoy a 100% organic, environment friendly complete balance of nutrients – all you need to grow naturally for you and your family’s wellbeing. Outstanding results on all fruits, vegies, lawns, trees, herbs and flowers. Plant and soil friendly microbes.”
Growing Strawberries
There’s nothing better than the sweet flavour of home-grown strawberries! Loved by children and adults alike, it’s little wonder this easy-to-grow groundcover is among the most popular food crops in Australian home gardens.
New Spring Edition
Get ready to bloom this spring with About the Garden‘s latest edition! Packed with gardening tips, seasonal planting guides, and inspiration for transforming your outdoor spaces, this issue will help you make the most of the vibrant spring season. Dive in to discover expert advice on garden maintenance, pest control, and sustainable gardening practices tailored for this time of year.
Spring Planting Guide by Australia Climate
