Get ItLifestyle

5 February fertiliser tasks to keep your garden lush

Give your garden the nutrient boost it needs to look its best at all times.

You might think your garden doesn’t require much TLC in summer, but this is, in fact, the time to help plants deal with summer stress, keep them healthy and prepare your garden for future planting. Start with these five fertilising tasks: 

  1. Support evergreen vegetables

Monthly feeding keeps evergreen vegetables strong and productive. Slow-release organic fertilisers are gentle yet effective for consistent nourishment.

  1. Prepare beds for future planting

Get your soil ready for the next planting season by mixing in some old compost and an organic fertiliser to enrich your vegetable beds and give your plants the best start. Don’t forget to prep bulb beds and strawberry patches too.

  1. Establish seedlings

Once your seedlings are in the ground, feed them to ensure they develop strong roots and a resilient structure.

  1. Rejuvenate tired shrubs

Signs of stress in shrubs include:

  • Wilting leaves
  • Yellowing or browning leaves
  • Leaf drop
  • Dry or cracked soil

Give your plants an immune boost with a good-quality, slow-release fertiliser to give them the nutrients they need to look their best again.  

  1. Fruit tree maintenance

Citrus trees require consistent nutrients to support fruit development, especially during the extended summer heat. Choose a balanced, slow-release nutrient supply that strengthens roots, promotes healthy foliage, and enhances fruit quality.

Find out more from Wonder. 

Support local journalism

Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Network News in Google News and Top Stories.

Related Articles

Check Also
Close
Back to top button