Poppy always said that... "July is the time to sow Sweet Peas and Broad Beans. Plant Peonies, Roses, Fruit Trees and Strawberries. Prune Roses and Fruit Trees and don't forget to seal the cuts and spray with copper and oil afterwards. Winter spray charts in store"

What's happening

The weeds are still growing but the lawns have stopped and the moss is sneaking in.... Now is a good time to throw lime over the lawns to help deter the moss as it doesn't like a high PH level..

Its all go at our shops. There is something new coming in everyday. Most of the fruit trees are here now and have been potted. Just making there way into the fruit tree are. (I think we are still waiting on some apples and pears) Same goes for the rose.. Just a few standards to come yet.

The seed racks are filling up again now spring is just around the corner. We carry 4 different brands of seeds. Kings, McGregors, Yates and our very own Diacks brand so plenty to choose from with a budget for everyone.

Lilly bulbs have arrived finally with plenty to choose from. Still a few peonies for sale but be in quick. They are selling fast. 

We have 16 varieties of seed potatoes at this stage. One of the new ones is called Pink fir apple. It is a french variety much like a yam in shape or size. For the gardener that likes to try new things. 

Still a good supply of seed yams as well in both shops.

Good sized vege plants avaliable and a huge selection. Plenty of cabbage, cauli, broccoli, a good selection of lettuce, onions, beetroot, silverbeet, broadbeans & peas (to name a few) planted now will mature in November. There are also some garlic and shallots already sprouted just ready to put in the ground. Saves you a bit of effort and time doing it yourself. Herbs and strawberries ready to plant as well. Make the most of these crisp dry winters days.... 

Plenty for the flower gardens as well. Poly's, pansies, sweet william, taller varieties of foxglove and sweetpeas ready to climb..

There has been some new propagating equipment arrive in. Some with heatpads and lights.An electric windowsill propagator with 7 trays to grow alot of different microgreens and herbs. Also a self watering plant tray could be just the ticket if you are interested in growing plants indoors.

Time to throw some fertiliser around the garden as everything starts to bud up. Acid lovers for rhody's, camellias, magnolias, & ericas. Fruit tree fertiliser for trees & berries and lawn fert to kick start your lawn.

We pack and supply our own brand of fertilisers as well as all our dirt mixes. Either in bags or by the trailor loads. 

What you should be doing

• Make sure you keep the frost off your citrus fruit trees.
• Buying and planting new roses & fruit trees
• Planting shelter trees. Pine trees avaliable now and Leylandiis all year round.
• Our $25 tree sale is still on. Still quite a bit of stock to choose from at both shops... 

KEEP WARM

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 HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

Don't forget to bring in your own bags or boxes. Or purchase one of our baskets for $5.00.. Renew & recycle. Yours to keep for future purchases.

WHATS NEW THIS WEEK - Lily bulbs!!!

We’ve got a large selection of lily bulbs at Tweed st and Lorneville

Oriental lilies are everyone’s favourite. Giant blooms and easy to grow and give rewarding displays of colour every year.

Don’t miss out!

PRODUCT - Grosafe, InocBloc, Prune n Paste

Organic pruning paste

Helps seal and protect pruning cuts in all ornamentals, fruit trees and vines with an easy to use applicator brush.

Pine based product that provides an effective natural barrier against fungal and bacterial diseases

PET PRODUCT - Topflite Wild bird kits!

Want to attract the local wild birds to your garden or looking for a gift?

Topflite's Backyard Banquet pack is a fabulous starter set for those new to feeding wild birds.

Ideal for attracting wild birds into your yard and feeding them with a good, balanced combination of seed and energy feed, it will keep them happy and coming back for more. The feed in this set will attract many species of birds

The wild bird welcome kit is a great gift for your bird-loving friend or garden lover. Containing energy food for a boost and New Zealand-grown seed for ongoing nutrition, it provides a great dietary balance for happy and healthy wild birds.

FACT - Don’t Be Hasty

If you are a new gardener it’s easy to get carried away, but a little restraint is essential. Plant too soon and tender plants are likely to be caught out by a sudden frost or will fail to thrive as they grow on. In most areas your last and first frost dates define your growing season.