September

THINGS TO DO IN THE VEGGIE PATCH

-Veges to plant: Asparagus crowns, beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, cauliflower,melons, onions, parsnip, peas, raddish, shallots, silverbeet, spinach and zucchini.

-Remember to control slugs and snails with Yates Baysol.

-Spray broad beans, brassicas and other seedlings with a broad spectrum fungicide to control leaf spot and fungal diseases.

-Side dress young plants with Kings General Garden Fertiliser or liquid feed.

-Sprout seed potatoes in trays in preparation for planting, or plant already sprouted potatoes in the garden.

-Prepare for spring by digging in Kings Organic Compost, General Garden Fertiliser and pelletised Sheep Manure .

-Plant herbs in the garden, containers or baskets.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

-Plants to sow and plant: Alyssum, Arctotis, Asters, Begonia, Candytuft, Carnation, Celosia, Cosmos, Cornflower, Dianthus, Delphinium, Forget-me-not, Gazania, Impatiens, Larkspur, Linaria, Linum, Lobelia, Lupin, Marigold, Nemesia, Pansy, petunia, Phlox,Poppies, Portulaca, Salvia, Snapdragon, Statice, Stock, Strawflower, Sweetpeas, Sweet william Violas and Zinnias. Dahlia seedlings can be planted now. Continue to control pests and diseases with combination sprays.

-Primroses, polyanthus and violas can be divided and replanted once flowering has stopped.

-Mulch all flower beds and liquid feed for strong, healthy growth.

-Gladiolus corm and Dahlia tubers can be planted for summer flowering.

TREES AND SHRUBS

-Continue planting trees and shrubs. Prepare the soil for all plantings with Kings Organic Compost and a slow release fertiliser.

-Spray roses-alternating between Shield and Gild for pest control on roses prevents insects developing resistance to either.

-Fertilise roses with a specific rose food for best results.

-Prune back finished blooms on early flowering shrubs.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FRUIT GARDEN

-Fruit trees require spraying at this time of the year to prevent fungal infections taking old. Use Yates Bravo or Champ Dp during flower bloom. Feed new and existing trees with Kings Citrus Tree Fertiliser.

-Citrus trees should be sprayed with a broad-spectrum insecticide such as Yates Guardall to control black aphids and few Kings Citrus Fertiliser.

-Strawberries: spray regularly with Yates Bravo to prevent fungal disease.

-Plant passion fruit now and look forward to delicious summer fruit. Improve the soil with Kings Compost and use a slow release fertiliser.

-Lawns: prepare and sow new lawns. Existing lawns can be fertilised, treated for moss and broadleaved weeds can be sprayed. Prickle weeds need spraying for now to avoid the nasty prickles in summer. Use Yates prickle weed killer. Fertilise with Osmocote Lawn Builder for lush green, thick lawns.

YATES TRUSTED PRODUCTS TO USE IN SEPTEMBER

-Thrive soluble fertiliser, an economical, easy to use and fast-acting fertiliser to give your plants a boost as the weather begins to warm up.

-Yates Baysol Slug and Snail Killer: One application lasts 2-4weeks and even remains active in wet weather. Protect your flower and veggie seedlings.

-Yates Champ DP a broad spectrum fungicide and Conqueror Spraying Oil, an insecticide that controls scale. Use both mixed together Autumn to Spring, to control many plant problems. Especially useful on roses in Auckland.