Article by: Tian van Taak
You have made it through the festive season and all the family is gone. Now is the time to start planing some home renovating and let’s start with your dream garden.
Take on smaller projects and use the help and advise of professionals to assist you. We have all the service suppliers and stores right here in our directory to get you on your way.
Late summer is a very productive time in the garden, with warm-season vegetables and herbs ready to harvest. Cucumber, zucchini, beans, corn and of course tomatoes are the rewards for your work earlier in the season. Enjoy eating fresh from the garden and preserve or share any excess you produce.
It won’t be long before it’s time to remove spent summer crops and prepare the soil for a new season of growing. Don’t be afraid to let herbs and greens go to seed as they finish producing. The flowers are often attractive and beneficial to insects, and you’ll have the bonus of being able to save some seed to plant next year.
It’s also time to plan your autumn and winter patch so plants have time to establish before cooler weather arrives. Don’t forget to include some flowers in your winter plans to brighten up the garden and provide nectar for bees during the cooler months.
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