Bulletin

GARDEN BULLETIN FOR JULY

The Spring and Summer has been one of the worst for some time cooler than usual and my pet hate “Wind”.

When planting a new plant always make sure the root system is well watered dig out a hole at least twice the size of the root system tease out some of the roots to encourage new roots fill the whole with Westland Tree & Shrub compost firm the plant well in and give a good watering and keep watering over the next few days until the plant settles in.

Roses are performing really well at this time despite the weather but it is important to spray every 2-3 weeks to control the three worst diseases Blackspot, Mildew and Rust use Fungus Fighter or Roseclear, always choose a dry calm dull day for spraying.   Dead head regularly and use Resolva if you see greenfly.

Hanging Baskets are now looking very good it is important to keep them well watered and dead heading do not rely on the rain to water them.  When watering include a feed which is high in Potash such as Phostrogen or Tomato Feed at least once a week and check for diseases.

Tomato Plants By now you should be picking your first ripe tomatoes, if your plants are above 110cm you can start to remove the lower trusses to ripen them this also improved air circulation reducing the likelihood of diseases getting in.  Once the plant reached the top of the glasshouse or Mid August remove the growing tip.

Vegetables we still have a good selection of vegetable plants incorporate soil improver or manure and a general fertiliser such as Growmore.   Always give your vegetables a continuous supply of water to avoid them bolting to seed.

Lawns during dry spells do not cut your lawn too short if your lawn needs a feed apply prior to rain coming or water it in this avoids scorching.   If you want to kill weeds and moss use Evergreen Complete or Green Force Feed/Weed & Mosskiller.

Protect your soft fruit Keep a close eye on the strawberries and raspberries once they start to ripen the birds will eat them.   Protect with netting which we have in 4mt and 6mt widths.

We have selection of Outdoor pots, some have are reduced and some have 50% off.

Wasps seem to be a serious problem at the moment and we have a selection of products to help with these pests.

With the Olympics due to start we have put together a display of products which we have discounted.  These offers will run from 26^th July to 11^th August.

BEDDING PLANT OFFERS

Fantastic Dahlias               RRP £5.00  now 3 for £10.00

Fantastic Osteospermum RRP £5.00 now 3 for £10.00

Strawberry Plants               RRP £1.50 now 5 for £5.00

6 pack Bedding Plants        RRP £3.50 now 4 packs for £10.00

Pot Bedding Plants               RRP £2.00 now 5 for £5.00

GOING FOR GOLD OFFERS

Woodland Wishing Well                                 £80.00                         £60.00

Gro Zone Polythene Tunnel                            £18.00                         £14.00

XL High Dome Electric Propagator                 £70.00                         £50.00

Visiroot 12 Tray Growhouse                           £70.00                         £50.00

Gro-Zone Cold Frame                                     £90.00                         £70.00

Florus Raised Planter & Lid                            £50.00                         £40.00

Hose  Reel 30mt hose green                          £73.00                         £63.00

Hose Reel 25 mt hose grey/yellow                 £45.00                         £35.00

Hozelock Easy Plant Watering System           £73.00                         £40.00

SILVER SAVERS

Solar Lights Wave Lantern                              £20.00                         £15.00

Solar Lights Flaming Torch                             £13.00                         £8.00

Solar Lights Vivo String                                   £30.00                         £25.00

Solar Lights Lantern Large                              £20.00                         £15.00

Solar Stake Light                                             £11.00                         £6.00

Solar Stake Light Martello                              £10.00                         £5.00

Gas Weed Wand                                             £20.00                         £15.00

BRONZE BARGAINS

Green Force 750 sq mt Feed/Weed/Mosskiller         £39.95             £35.00

Solar & Electrical Water Features                              £20.00 off R.R.P.

All above offers subject to availability

No Other Discounts can be used.

FLOWER FESTIVAL

A festival of flowers is being held in Larne Methodist Church 9^th – 11^th August.

9^th August Friday                     10.30am to 8.00pm

10^th August Saturday                10.30am – 6.00pm

11^th August Sunday                    2.00pm – 6.00pm

The Theme is “For the Beauty of the Earth”

Refreshments available Donations made will be given to Local Charities.