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December 10, 2018
•December 10, 2018•

SUMMER LAWN CARE – EASY STEPS

Feeding : Apply a high nitrogen fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks and water well immediately after application. (LAN or a 7:1:3 formulation are ideal). Watering: Water the lawn if there are signs of summer heat fatigue. Browning and discolouration are symptomatic. Grey water from the household works well. Weeding: Keep a look out for...
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•December 10, 2018•

ATTRACTING BUTTERFLIES

More and more gardeners are planting gardens with the express intention of attracting insects, especially butterflies and bees to the garden. A wide selection of flowering plants as well as host plants for butterfly larvae to feed on helps to accomplish this. Acraea butterflies breed on wild peach trees (Kiggelaria africana) with the caterpillars literally...
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