Online Classifieds Directories Ecards Homeloans Lastminute. Com Mobile Magic Myiafrica. The more vigorous growing species with a carpet forming habit, need to be divided at least every other year. Preparing for winter During the next 3 months, one should be preparing the garden for the winter months ahead.
Autumn is a good time for mulching of all shrub beds.
Mulching reduces water loss from the soil, maintains a constant soil temperature and keeps down the weeds. The month of October is normally warm and dry until the summer rainfall begins. Water regularly 3 to 4 times per week to ensure that plants such as roses and newly planted seedlings receive sufficient water. Mulching of rose and shrub beds reduces water loss and re duces soil temperatures which is beneficial for continued plant growth.