THINGS TO DO IN THE VEGE GARDEN

-Veges to plant: Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, silverbeet and spinach.

-Protect crops from late insect pests and fungal problems. See Kings Staff for the right remedies.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FLOWER GARDEN

-Time to prepare for winter plantings of your favourites winter annuals. For best results dig in Kings Organic Compost and general garden fertiliser.

-Flowers to plant: Ageratum, alyssum, aquilegia, arctotis, bellis, calendula, cineraria, cornflower, dianthus, forget-me-not, hollyhock, lobelia, nemesia. pansy, polyanthus, primula, violas and other winter favourites.

-Lift Dahlia tubers and gladioli corms and store in a dry place.

-Cut back daisies, geraniums and others that have finished flowering.

-Trim perennials, lift and divide.

-Plant Spring flowering bulbs in containers or in the garden. Choose from Kings extensive range of bulbs and bulb related products.

TREES AND SHRUBS

Prune back trees that have finished flowering. Start thinking about winter planting of roses and prepare the soil. Remember that Autumn is the best time to plant trees and shrubs. Camellias are here now. Take a look at our entensive range. There is a camellia for almost every situation.

Remember that Autumn is the BEST time to plant trees and shrubs.

THINGS TO DO IN THE FRUIT GARDEN

-Feed your citrus trees with Kings Citrus Tree Fertiliser as they make prolific growth now. Thin out big clusters of fruit to improve fruit quality.

-Spray pip and stone fruit with Yates Champ Dp. Its also a good time to prune stonefruit trees and seal with pruning paste. Do these things after leaf-drop has begun. Watch out for mildew on Tamarillos as they reach maturity. Spray with Yates Fungus Fighter.

GENERAL INFORMATION

-Sow new lawns NOW. Kings have all you need. Just ask our knowledgeable staff for assistance. This is also a good time to top-dress existing lawns.

-Now is good time to mulch, as it will help insulate the soil and keep it warm. Spread a thick layer of Kings Compost around the drip line of trees and shrubs, taking care not to cover the trunk of the tree.

-Aternatively, you could try the Pea Staw and Lucerne mulch. This mulch has the added bonus of adding nitrogen to the soil.

CAMELLIAS

Come and see our extensive range of SASANQUAS, JAPONICAS and HYBRIDS. Camellias are among the most handsome of the evergreen flowering shrubs-delicate, showy and worthy of a place in your garden. Camellias are a very versatile, suitable for specimen planting, boarders, hedges, containers, topiary or espalier. Low maintainance, easy care and long-lived, camellias will make a highly valued addition to your garden. Check out Kings extensive range today.

BULBS

-Check out our extensive range of Bulbs including old favourites like: anemones, ranunculus, freesias, hyacinths, daffodils, iris, tulips, crocus and gladioli nana.

-Kings super range of lilies arrive soon. We have everything you need to help make bulbs a success in pots or in your garden. Come and talk to the experts and experience bulbs at down to earth prices.

-PLUS... Bulb food, bulb mix, bulb planters and much more.

YATES TRUSTED PRODUCTS TO USE IN APRIL

-Yates Baysol Slugs and Snail Killer. One application lasts 2-4weeks and even remains active in wet weather. Protects your main flower and vegetable seedlings.

-Yates Pyrethrum: organic, derived from plant extract. Gives rapid knock down of insects with no toxic residues. Kills most insects on plants.

-Yates Surrender: Gets rid of moss and mould on pots, decks, walls, anywhere. Great for an Autumn clean up.