Episode: #14 23/12/06
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane

You have to love Christmas, what a great time to relax and enjoy the rewards of a years work in the garden. By now you shouldn?t have much to do and other than some watering the garden should be able to sustain itself.

A few do?s and don?ts, which may or may not relate to you;

The day after a party you should empty the watery esky contents on the garden as it will love it.

Don?t wee on the tomatoes or empty glasses of wine or beer on the pot plants. The acid will kill them and the tomatoes will never taste the same.

If the lawn has copped a hiding from dancing or a cricket game or two then Thrive Hose On Lawn Food which is rich in nitrogen will have it back to its best in no time.

It is a good idea about two hours before a party to give your garden a bit of hand watering. Of course you can only do this if your water restrictions allow it but it cools the plants and the immediate environment nearby and the humidity makes the evening much more pleasant. It is obviously good for your plants and leaves the whole garden fresh and lush.

Don?t forget, if rain is on the horizon to turn off your sprinklers. Take some time over the holidays to check your sprinklers and make sure they are working.

If you do need to hand water then make sure you have the watering rose on the end of the hose. Apply water to the plants roots and make sure your fittings are not leaking. It is one of the biggest water wasters around.

If you need decent fittings grab the platinum hose end fittings from Holman Industires. They have rubber grips, better internal washers and seals ensuring no unwanted leaks.

Holman Industries

http://www.holmanindustries.com.au/

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