THINGS TO DO IN THE VEGGIE PATCH

- Veges to plant: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, onions, peas, silver beet and spinach.

- Protect crops from slugs and snails with Yates Baysol.

- Liquid feed cabbage, cauliflower and brussel sprouts as they reach maturity. This will increase their size and maintain good health.

- Build up soil structure by digging in Kings Organic Compost, General Garden Fertiliser and Pelletised sheep Manure.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

- Flowers to plant: Alyssum, Cineraria, Nemesia, Pansy, Polyanthus, Primula, Stock and other winter favourites.

- Lift Dahlia Tubers and store in a dry place. It is safe to divide and replant perennials. Cut Back daisies, geraniums and others that have finished flowering.

- Continue to plant Lilies. Choose from our extensive range.

- Control slugs and snails with Yates Baysol.

AND SHRUBS

- New seasons roses are here this month. Prepare the soil with Kings Organic Compost.

- Camellias are available in store for planting now.

- Spray roses and other deciduous trees and shrub with Yates Lime Sulphur, followed by Yates Champ Dp and Conqueror Spraying Oil 2-3 weeks later. Prune spindly growth on hydrangeas back to strong shoots.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FRUIT GARDEN

- Feed your citrus trees with Kings Citrus tree Fertiliser as they make prolific now.

- Pip and stone fruit trees arrive this month. Apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines. Bare root, single grafted trees, plus selected double grafted trees. Prepare the soil now with Kings Organic Compost and Kings 24 Plus 2 year slow release fertiliser.

- Prune existing fruit trees, sealing the cuts with pruning paste. Clean these trees up with Yates Champion Copper and Conqueror Spraying Oil 2-4weeks later.

- Prepare beds now in anticipation of new seasons Strawberries

GENERAL INFORMATION

- Feed existing lawns and treat for moss. Stake all new fruit trees to help them establish strong root systems.

- Protect sensitive tropicals with Frost Cloth.

DAPHNE'S

Much loved and highly prized for their exquisite pre-Spring fragrance. Pink or white varieties are available, all endowed with their renowned fragrance.

-Daphne Odora RUBRA: a lower growing variety, flowers reddish pink with cream throats. 60cmx1m.

-Daphne Odora alba: beautiful pure white scented blooms.1mx1m.

Daphne's prefer a semi shaded position and can be grown in pots. Plant Daphne's in a position where their fragrance can be enjoyed.

ROSES

New Seasons stock are here now. This is the best time to be planting these ever-popular shrubs. Choose from our great selection of Bush, climbing, Classic, Austin and standard roses.

-Bush and climbing roses: including recent releases-Blackberry Nip (deep purple HT), Best Friend (cerise pink HT), brilliant pink iceberg(pink Floribunda)

-David Austin Roses: all the old favourites

-Standardised Roses: the best quality in a fabulous range.

YATES TRUSTED PRODUCTS TO USE IN JUNE

- Yates Baysol Slug and Snail Killer: one application lasts 2-4weeks and even remains active in wet weather. Protects 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, and control many plant problems. Especially useful on roses in Auckland.