Flower Garden

Horowhenua Chronicle, 10 November 1915, Page 3

Flower Garden

November is tho chief inontih for "bedding out." Probably mo.ro plants are set out in the flower garden this month than in any other two, and with greater prospects of success. The late rains have made the soil in first-rate order tor 'planting, and this work should bo pushed on as fast as possible. Take groat care of bulb foliage. J>o uot cut it off because it looks untidy; bet the summer flowering plants among it, and when the loaves are quite brown pull them off, meanwhile it will give the seedlings a little shade from sunshine and shelter rrom wind. Antirrhinums are one of the most useful and profitable bedding plants, especially for dry sunny positions. Planted in groups of one shade or colour they give a big blaze of colour flowering all the summer, and again next spring. Prepare the ground where dahlias are w be plauted. Take out a fairly big hole, and put some fat manure on the bottom, then return the soil, mixing some manure with it. A liberal quantity of soot, or limo mixed with the top spit, will reduce the risks from slugs and other ground vermu. It is rather early to risk salvia, zinnia, and marigolds yet; keep these where they can be covered at night for another week or ten days. It is not too late to have frosts, severe, enough to kill these tender plants. It is no these tender plants. Portulaca seed may bo sown any time now. Sow on dry places, no matter how hot. On garden walks, drives and and raised dry position these plants will make a big display of their beauty, no matter how <Iry the position or fierce the sun.