The Garden

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beneb — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:18:09 +0000

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Weston

beneb — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:38:09 +0000

Open 9am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week

Phone: 6288 5945

Brierly Street
Weston ACT 2611

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Macgregor

beneb — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:36:16 +0000

Open 9am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week

Phone: 6254 6726

Parkwood Road
Macgregor ACT 2615

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Dickson

beneb — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:32:03 +0000

Open 8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
9am – 5.00pm Saturday and Sunday

Phone: 6247 3537

Dickson Place
Dickson ACT 2602

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Vegie patch advice

beneb — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:55:55 +0000

Simple secrets to having that successful veggie patch is to ensure that you select an area that receives sun most of the day, is sheltered from strong winds and is within reach of your garden hose.

Ground preparation is important, good drainage and the adding of organic matter to your existing soil will provide that much needed soil structure providing your plants with the ideal growing environment and with regular top ups it will continue to provide you with a source of delicious produce for many years to come.

Fertiliser can be added prior to planting and regular uses of liquid fertilisers can ensure that your harvest is always at its peak condition from start to finish. If you are restricted for space don’t think you can’t enjoy the spoils of a vegie garden. Many vegies can be grown in containers so check out the range of Pot Vegies from Oasis. Why not try a combination of a tomato, mixed lettuce and herbs.

Join The Garden Club

beneb — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:05:11 +0000

As a Garden Club member you will get 5% off purchases and huge savings during sales. You’ll receive emails about our exclusive member only sales and special offers. It’s free to join, just click here fill out the form and pick up your card next time you are in store.

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beneb — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 02:04:18 +0000

Welcome

beneb — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:52:33 +0000

The Garden are Canberra’s best known local garden centres, with three convenient stores at Dickson, Macgregor and Weston. We are known for providing quality plants and gifts, with many other surprises instore.

Fresh flowers from our amazing florist, Flowers from The Garden, are available at our Dickson store. With our amazing range of flowers, it’s a feast for the senses. We pride ourselves on creating amazing weddings, functions and corporate flowers as well.

Capital Indoor Plant Hire provides plant hire for the office and other special events. Whether it be selling your home or creating an outdoor ice skating rink, we love to be creative with our plants, and there is no limit to the options They can explore with you.

Growing Waterlilies

beneb — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 01:55:03 +0000

Waterlilies come in many different shapes and sizes, some are native and
some are exotic. They may be grown in dams and ponds, or even in containers
and there are varieties which will grow in almost any part of Australia.

Waterlilies dislike moving water or splashing produced by fountains or
pumps. They
are only suitable for growing in still water situations.
The pond or container should have at least 5 hours of sunlight per
day during the growing season for the plant to flower.
Waterlilies should be grown at a depth of about 40 to 50cm below the
surface of the water. If planted too deep the flowers may not be
able to reach the surface and if they do, may be quite small. If
the water over the plant is too shallow then the waterlily will produce
lots of leaves and few, if any, flowers.
Waterlilies
become dormant during winter.
Tubers are planted into
containers using a mix of 1 part composted cow manure to 2 parts of loam
or potting mix. The container should have a layer
of gravel or pebbles on the top to stop the soil mix from washing out when
it is submerged.
Waterlilies in containers should
be lifted and divided every 3 to 4 years to avoid overcrowding. Repot
into fresh mix when plants are divided.

Ann Costelloe