 Tips
for Melbourne the month of October
Tips...
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Kids enjoy watching seeds grow. Try some climbing beans
growing up a "teepee" of stakes or grow some leaf
lettuce - several varieties together look more attractive.
Christmas - Plant flowering annuals now, as accents for the
festive season for outdoor enjoyment. Plant pots to give as
presents.
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What to sow or plant...
Flowers:
Ageratum, alyssum, amaranthus, aster, begonia, californian poppy,
carnation, celosia, cleome, coleus, coreopsis, cornflower, delphinium,
gazania, gypsophila, impatiens, larkspur, linaria, lobelia, marigold,
nasturtium, salvia, scabiosa, snapdragon, toernia, zinnia.
Vegetables:
Beans, beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrots, chicory, cress,
eggplant, endive, leek, lettuce, parsnip, peas, radish, spring
onion, sweet corn, tomato, zucchini
Annual herbs (seeds)
Pests & Diseases
As the weather warms up check for insects (especially aphids)
and fungal diseases (eg. mildew) Ask at the local nursery as to
what is best for your situation.
Watch out for snails or slugs. Use pellets or try beer in a saucer
(for the slugs, not you). Snails and slugs hate our our Garden
Mulch
Jobs to do...
Prune - All late winter and early spring flowering shrubs need
a light tip pruning (once flowering has finished). Citrus can
now also be pruned.
Weeds - These take off with the increased sunlight and temperatures.
Pull them out while they are small and before they seed. Spray
weeds in paths.
Garden Beds - Fertilise, but not heavily just in case it's a
dry summer, or you don't water. If plants are hydrophobic (ie.
water beads up and rolls off, rather than soaking in) then use
our Soak N Feed and followed by
our Garden Mulch.
Indoor Plants - Repot if potbound and fertilise. They will take
off with increased sunlight and temperatures. Take advantage of
a spring shower by placing them in a sheltered place to wash them
clean.
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