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Tomatoes Small Wonders Water Plants Strawberries Sweet Corn Hydrangeas Growing beans Brunfelsia Daylilies PRINT POST APPROVED 424022/00409 PP POST PRINT Tomatoes Small wonders Water plants Strawberries Sweet corn ISSUE 62 2012 For more gardeningSPRING hints & tips, visit www.aboutthegarden.com.au Issue 62 NEED A WEED KILLER THAT IS SAFE TO USE ON SPRING2012 Buffalo About this issue... Features Creative combos 4 Small plant, big impact 6 Lawns? Water plants 8 Strawberry fields 10 Ideal for controlling bindii, clover, oxalis Sweet corn 10 and other weeds in Buffalo lawns Spilling the beans 11 Be no stranger, Hydrangea! including Sir Walter and Palmetto*. 18 Beautiful brunfelsia 19 Dazzling daylilies 20 Tasty tomatoes 22 Recipe: Fresh tomato bruschetta 23 Regulars Spring 2012 Garden Diary 12 Spring 2012 handy hints & tips 14 Subscribe to About the Garden 23 What a glorious time it is to be in the spring garden and to see nature coming back to life after a diffi cult winter. 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Leafy ornamental sweet potato Orange dahlia and cockscomb complements the feathery offset blue salvia and torenia The variegated leaves of heuchera foliage of ornamental grasses. with black mondo grass ‘Nigrescens’ This bold orange pot highlights the bronze tones in the ornamental potato ‘Sun Kisses’ and the golden fl owers of ‘Peek a boo’ (Spilanthes oleracea). by Noel Burdette by A productive mix of herbs, berries and fl owering annuals. by Noel Burdette and with regular watering, nutrients can leach out of a potting mix much faster than they will from a garden bed. An application every two months or so with a dependable, Top 6 combo tips combos slow release fertiliser such as Searles Robust can ensure With house blocks getting smaller and backyards even more so, the simple pleasure of fl owers and lost nutrients are contiually replaced. When creating mixed potted features, its important colourCreative can be all the more important in our daily lives. With colourful plants in containers, those of The perfect gift to understand the growing habits of each plant. Here us who live in apartments, units or townhouses can still enjoy every beauty of the warm season. Combination plantings in pots make for both eye-catching and thoughtful gifts for people for any occasion, be it are some tips for outstanding potted displays. Plant selection small enough to be enjoyed in pots or even Productive plants like thyme, oregano, birthday, house warming, get well or Christmas time. 1. When growing plants in pots, 5. Always use a potting mix of Potted features don’t always have to be hanging baskets where their delicate growth strawberry, savoury, brahmi (memory herb), avoid varieties that need lots of the highest quality. This is a fl eeting. Although fl owering annuals are habits can be well-showcased. curly leaf parsley, garlic chives or wild rocket moisture as these can become small investment which can an inexpensive option for those on a tight are wonderful together. For good measure Tuberous plants Aspidistra (top), spider plant (bottom left) and hard work during hot weather. avoid back-breaking work budget, some of the longer term perennials and extra colour, throw in some fl owering purple-fl owering mona lavender (right) are a and possibly heartbreak later Tuberous plants also such as dahlia, Only plant together those plants which are widely available through your lobelia, alyssum, primula or verbena. striking combo for shady spots. 2. on. Potted plants rely entirely freesia, or even species of narcissus which enjoy similar levels of local garden centre are also an excellent on the potting mix, food and like daffodils or jonquils make wonderful Beauty in the shade sunlight (such as full sun, light option. By planting these, you can be water you provide them with additions to pots and combine well with Most of the plants mentioned so far will shade or full shade). They should assured of many months, and sometimes so use reliable mixes like other small fl owering plants. bring best results in a full sun position. also have similar watering needs. years of enjoyment. Searles Peat 80 Plus or Shaded areas however, need not be Searles Premium Potting Delicate darlings Classy grass overlooked as there are some beautiful 3. Group plants that grow at the Mix. These mixes will provide Depending on your climate, plants such Large containers are recommended for plants that are perfect for shady corners on same rate as each other, so they long-lasting nutrition, reduce as torenia, heuchera and calibrachoa are the larger grasses such as Pennisetum or balconies or patios. Combining plants we’ve will be in their best display of the need to water as frequently Miscanthus as these can quickly establish come to know as ‘indoor plants’ can provide fl owers or foliage at the same and promote strong plant and thick clumps which can overshadow other us with just as much interest as their sun time. plants in the pots. In smaller pots, a dwarf root development. This in loving counterparts. To create interest, group plants variety of grass could be a more desirable 4. turn, enhances your plants’ Always use tough, dependable species that which have contrasting colours alternative. One of the best smaller grasses natural resistance to disease, thrive in lower light areas. This will ensure and textures. For example, plant to come on the market in recent times is temperature extremes and minimal care. Plants such as cast Iron plant small fl owers next to large ones, the native, dwarf Lomandra ‘Shara’. This other adverse conditions. (Aspidistra sp.), bromeliads, spider plant, glossy foliage next to ‘furry’ or exquisitely foliaged cultivar will only grow to (Chloraphytum sp.), calathea, prayer plant frilly leaves and mix bold, hot 6. Place feature pots in areas 50cm tall and provides a delightful structural (Maranta sp.), assorted native ferns, native colours with chromatic greys or that are easily noticeable and tactile element to any mixed planting. violet (Viola hederacea), or even English white. This creates drama and such as verandas, patios It combines effortlessly with other small violet (Viola odorata) can all be mixed and appeal. The fl eshy leaves of or balconies. If a kitchen, natives such as dwarf kangaroo paw. matched to create unique combinations to succulents or feathery foliage bedroom or bathroom window Functional displays brighten up dull corners. of ornamental grasses can be faces onto a boring fence, for example, this could be the This planting of pelargoniums Grouping small-growing herbs is a Be a good provider the perfect foil for plants whose bold fl owers or foliage makes a perfect opportunity for a pottedpottt ede and dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ is wonderful way to create a productive Remember that plants in pots cannot derive hardy in hot, sunny positions. feature that is also admired for its beauty. stronger statement. creation! 4 their nutrition from any other outside source 5 Small plant, This spring, we’ve chosen our favourite small plants for a range of qualities such as striking flowers, foliage or fruit. They are also easy to care for in most parts of Australia. Best of all, these plants are all compact and perfect for small gardens, courtyards or interiors. Our front cover plant, Tibouchina ‘Peace Baby’ grows 60cmH and 80cmW with large, white fl owers through the warmer months. Prefers a moist, well-drained soil and needs little ‘Little‘ Ruby’ (Alternanthera dentata) is a water once established. Feed it with Searles Robust Plus beautifulb low bush (60–90cmW x 40cmH). every spring for a beautiful fl owering season. Cold tolerant. ItsI dense, burgundy foliage is almost iridescent pinkp on the underside. Great in borders, as ‘Aussie Box™’ Westringea recently a groundcover, in pots or hanging baskets. won a gold medal for its amazing TolerantT of full sun or shade, give it a well- landscape potential. A naturally Nandina ‘Murasaki FliFlirtrt™’™’ (Nandina domestica ) bears strikingstriking, red drainedd soil and keep moist in dry weather. It small, ball-shaped shrub, it is a great new growth for most of the year.
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