“AS I LEAVE THE GARDEN I TAKE WITH ME A RENEWED VIEW, AND A QUIET SOUL”
~ Jessica Coupe~
Feature Plant:
Kangaroo Paw!
Kangaroo Paw is an iconic Australian plant which grows from a rhizome, which is capable of producing the shoot and root systems of a new plant. There are many varieties, producing lovely long stemmed flowers which provide a great nectar treat for birds. Kangaroo Paws flower during Spring & Summer.
Where to Plant: Somewhere with full sun and good drainage. Organic matter can be added to the soil. A good choice is Super Booster or Lawn & Garden Booster. Water with a liquid seaweed like Neptune to reduce shock when planting.
Watering: Water during early Spring & Summer as this is the peak growing time. Kangaroo Paw will tend to be fairly drought tolerant during the remainder of the year.
Pruning: Pruning is a key element to growing attractive, healthy Kangaroo Paw. Cutting back helps encourage vigorous growth and helps reduce disease. Prune back hard, right to ground level.
Propagation: Kangaroo Paw grow in clumps, which means as they grow they can be divided. Kangaroo Paw can also be grown from seed.
Fertilising: A slow release fertiliser like Super Growth Pellets is ideal – sprinkle some around the base & watch it grow! Fertilise around March after cutting back and again in Spring
Feature Product:
Neptune Seaweed Concentrate!
A complete garden seaweed health treatment that improves nutrient uptake, promotes strong root development, fruiting and flowering. Regular applications reduce heat stress, frost tolerance and improve pest & disease resistance.
Australian Organic Registered
Available in 1L, 5L, 20 & 200L drumsAvailable in a Nursery or Rural Store near you!
What to Plant:
Flowers:
Cool Climate/Temperate:
Antirrhinum Begonia Carnation Cornflower Cosmos Dianthus
Gazania Hollyhock Impatiens Lobelia Marigold Petunia
Salvia Zinnia
Subtropical:
Alyssum Aster Begonia Carnation Cockscomb
Dianthus Geranium Gerbera Impatiens Marigold Pansy
Petunia Rudebeckia Sunflower Verbena
Tropical:
Antirrhinum Begonia Carnation Coxscomb Coleus Cosmos
Dahlia Dianthus Gerbera Kangaroo Paw Marigold Petunia
Portulaca Salvia Sunflower Torenia Verbena
Vegetables & Herbs:
Cool Climate/Temperate:
Beans Broccoli Carrot Celery Eggplant Lettuce
Mint Pumpkin Rockmelon Silverbeet Strawberries Tomato
Subtropical:
Artichokes Asparagus Beans Beetroot Capsicum Carrot
Chives Ginger Lettuce Mint Radish Zucchini
Tropical:
Basil Ginger Mustard Greens Rosella Sweet Corn Sweet Potato
Did you know? Green manures like soybean, cowpea or oats are a great way to enrich soil structure. Dig them in to increase organic matter and improve fertility.
Super Chicken’s Top Tips!
- Give all gardens a good weeding! Remulch garden beds ready for summer.
- Aerate your lawn – use an aerating device or garden fork – your lawn will love you for it!
- Fertiliser all plants and lawn and water in well.
- Plant passionfruit vines with a boost of Katek Blood & Bone and lots of mulch & water.
- Feed Mangoes & Bananas with Katek Citrus & Fruit Fertilizer or an all round fertiliser like Super Growth.
