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Cool, crisp mornings and changing foliage signal it’s time to invest in your garden
PLANT NOW
FLOWERS
All zones:
Seedlings of
cineraria, cornflower, pansy,
polyanthus, poppy, primula,
statice, stock and viola.
Zones 2-5:
Seedlings
of calendula, erigeron,
forget-me-not, helichrysum,
impatiens, nemesia, nigella,
phlox and Virginian stock.
Zones 6-8:
Seedlings of
bellis, candytuft, carnation,
foxglove, gypsophila and
snapdragon.
VEGETABLES
All zones:
Seedlings of
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower,
leek, lettuce, onion and spinach.
Zones 2-6:
Seedlings of
beetroot, Brussels sprouts,
parsley, peas, silverbeet
and rhubarb.
Zones 7-8:
Seedlings or
seeds of carrot, turnip, endive
and celery.
Climate
zone map
In each issue we give ideas,
tips and planting advice for
different climate zones, so
it’s important to find the
zone number for your area.
Naturally, there will be cooler,
warmer, wetter and drier
areas in each zone, so
ask a horticulturist at your
local nursery which
zone best matches
your conditions.
Key to climate map
Z1
Z2
Z3
Z4
Z5
Z6
Z7
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Whether you’re after vegies, herbs or a floral spectacular,
half a wine barrel makes a brilliant container garden.
In fact, where space is limited, you can create a whole
miniature garden. All you need is the barrel (about $80
from garden centres) and good-quality potting mix. Ensure
there are drainage holes in the bottom as few plants like
‘wet feet’, and add a layer of gravel or road metal to the
base, before you add the potting mix, to further assist
drainage. Half barrels are great for displays of annuals,
which can be changed from season to season, and are ideal
for growing crops such as potatoes. Position them carefully,
as once planted they're too heavy to move easily.
BETTER
HOMES AND
GARDENS, MAY
2011
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