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Why bare-rooted fruit trees are worth it

Why bare-rooted fruit trees are worth it

25 July 2026 | August, Fruit trees, Planting guides, Uncategorized

Why bare-rooted fruit trees are worth it Top tips Prepare your soil by removing competing grass Trim any broken roots Prune at planting time Plant within 24 hours What is a bare-rooted fruit tree? Bare-rooted fruit (and nut) trees are grown in the paddock and dug up...
August garlic hint

August garlic hint

25 July 2026 | August, Gardening tips, Garlic, Monthly Guides, Root Vegetables | 0 comments

August Garlic TipAug 15, 2021 | Gardening tips, Garlic This hint covers the end of winter and the beginning of spring which have slightly different requirements. The first thing to do is observe your garlic plants and note whether there is any yellowing on the tips or...
Urgent jobs in the garden for August

Urgent jobs in the garden for August

25 July 2026 | August, Gardening tips, Monthly Guides | 0 comments

Urgent jobs in the garden for August Weed, weed, weed! As the weather warms in August, seed germinates and weeds take over. Make compost. Prune fruit trees once they have lost their leaves; remove all mummified fruit from the branches. Spray peach and nectarine trees...
What to plant in August in Melbourne

What to plant in August in Melbourne

25 July 2026 | August, Gardening tips, Monthly Guides | 0 comments

What to plant in August in Melbourne August is the month to plant spring seedlings in punnets and some direct into the ground. Should a frost be imminent, cover seedlings the night before with cloth. If the worst comes to the worst and you find frost on your plants...
Prime time to plant a bed of asparagus

Prime time to plant a bed of asparagus

24 July 2025 | August, Gardening tips, Monthly Guides, Planting guides

Prime time to plant a bed of asparagus Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that’s well worth growing. July is the perfect time to visit your local nursery and buy 2 year-old crowns. The bed you plant out now will produce fresh, succulent asparagus spears for the...

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