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Jigs Patel - Gardner and Landscaper, Nelson Road, Adelaide (2026)

10/09/2024

Let's talk about Pre-emergent herbicides

Pre-emergent herbicides, as the name suggests help stop w**ds before they start to emerge. They target w**d seedlings while they are germinating before they start to appear in your lawn. Oxafertand Oxafert Plus pre-emergents will target seasonal summer w**ds, including Summer Grass, Crab Grass, Crowsfoot and Creeping Oxalis.

It is important to note that timing your application is also important to ensure you stop the w**ds before they start to germinate and grow. For summer w**ds, it is best to apply your pre-emergent in early to mid-spring or when the temperatures are starting to warm back up in your region.

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30/04/2022

Insecticides or pesticides ? Most common confusion.

Insecticides and pesticides refer to similar products that are typically applied on or near crops and gardens to reduce plant damage. The word "pesticide" encompasses all chemical pest-control products, whereas the term "insecticide" refers solely to products that target insects, such as wasps, ants, bees, beetles, flies, aphids and moths. In other words, an insecticide is a type of pesticide, but not all pesticide products are insecticides.

30/04/2022

Question: How do I grow something in my clay?

It is a common question and many of us are struggling to grow in clay especially new beginners. Let’s under stand clay today.

What is clay?

Clay particles are tiny, many times smaller than sand grains, so wet clay feels slick rather than grainy between your fingers. When the tiny particles become coated with water, slight pressure can cause them to glue together. If you can easily shape a handful of moist soil into a ball that holds together nicely, you probably have clay. Another test is to mix soil with water in a jar and then look at how the sediment settles. Clay soils will settle into layers of fine sediment that feel like gloppy mud, and the water will take hours to clear.

When clay soil pack down (compacted), it limit water and oxygen which is very essential for roots and microorganisms. Regular foot steps is enough for pack down clay and that’s a reason lawn and plants struggling when you have pets.

Is clay good or Bad?
Clay is holding great amount of water and nutrition inside it. Promoting ventilation in to your soil can let roots to grown and have oxygen as well.

Cultivate your soil and add chunky types organic in to your soil like leaves, sawdust, sandy loam and garden compost. It will reduce compaction in your soil and keep your clay softer. You can also use clay beaker like gypsum regular for stay on top.

Lettuce, chard, green beans beans and other crops with shallow roots benefit from clay soil's ability to retain moisture, and broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage often grow better in clay soil than looser loams because their roots enjoy firm anchorage. Mid and late season sweetcorn are a good choice, too, but some of the best vegetables to grow in clay are squash and pumpkins. As long as they are grown in planting holes that have been generously enriched with compost, summer squash and small pumpkins seem to do well no matter where they are grown.

27/04/2022

Let’s check most common 2 old myth today. True or False

1. Night watering’s are best

You may have heard that the best time to water your lawn is at night. While this may seem reasonable as it can help prevent your lawn from losing water to evaporation, over time frequent night watering can create damp conditions perfect for diseases and funguses to grow.

So, when should you water? Watering in early mornings is best when there is less wind and less chance of water loss from heat-related evaporation. By watering in the morning, the lawn will have enough time to absorb water before the heat of the day. This will also allow the lawn to dry to help avoid fungal diseases.

2. Vinegar can kill w**ds

In short, yes vinegar can kill w**ds, however when applied to your lawn it can harm it too. Vinegar will only treat above-ground vegetation, leaving the underground root systems unharmed, letting most w**ds grow back.

Selective herbicides are the best option when removing common w**ds from your lawn. Bin Die and All Purpose W**d Control are both great options to use when treating common w**ds.

26/04/2022

We had lot of Broccoli last year. It was just in our backyard so we had fresh Broccoli each time. Kids love them when you shallow fry it with garlic, Olive oil and salt.

If you are starting a vegie patch this autumn, then broccoli 🥦 is a must. It has an interesting tree-like structure and is relatively easy to grow. Given the right conditions, it takes approximately 16-20 weeks from seed to harvest.

The word broccoli comes from the Italian word broccoli, which means ‘the flowering top of a cabbage’. It’s a highly nutritious vegetable that can be served steamed, boiled, roasted, and stir-fried. It even makes a delicious soup!

Thanks to Seasol for wonderful article.

Follow our easy steps to a successful harvest including tips along the way at https://www.seasol.com.au/home-garden/handy-hints/vegetables/how-to-grow-vegetables-broccoli/

24/04/2022

On this Anzac Day, we remember them - the first ANZACs and all of those who have followed.

We honour those who have died and suffered through the old and the new wars.

Wars always end.

But our duty to remember never will.

Lest we forget.

23/04/2022

Sunlight and Grass 🧐 | Let’s talk about this pair today.

Sunlight plays key role for overall lawn growth. Just like trees and plants, Lawn also needs sunlight. I always ask question to customer how much sunlight do you get when they ask me which lawn is best for their yard.

Grass grows by using energy from the sun to produce sugar. This energy is then used to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose. This carbon dioxide is absorbed through the leaf of the grass and water is mainly absorbed by the roots of the grass. After glucose is created it is used throughout the grass for growth. Oxygen is then released into the atmosphere as a by-product. This process is otherwise known as photosynthesis.

Just like all plants, grass too needs sunlight. Sunlight allows grass to produce the food your lawn needs to survive. Glucose, otherwise known as sugar, is produced by the grass and is used as food to help your lawn grow. Without sunlight, your lawn will not be able to produce glucose, causing the grass to thin out and die.

Grass also uses sunlight to produce a pigment called Chlorophyll. Chlorophyll absorbs light at two different wavelengths, blue light, and red light while reflecting green light. When light is present chlorophyll can then be produced.

In winter when there is less sunlight available, many types of grass will start to lose their green colour and can turn brown. When this occurs, this does not mean that the lawn is dying, it is just not receiving enough light to produce chlorophyll.

Simple tips to choose lawn variety if you are too much concerned about sunlight “Generally, the wider the leaf blade on the grass, the more shade tolerant a turf variety will be.”

22/04/2022

How I revive my dead Grass?
There are more then one reasons lawns can become unhealthy! Sometime harsh weather, soil conditions, not regular watering, cutting lawn at wrong height or wrong product been used for taking care of lawn.

As a professional Gardener I have some suggestions to revive your lawn:
1. Remove w**ds and Dead grass
First step is assess your lawn, if possible pull w**ds out from your lawn or Use all purpose w**d killer (make sure you read labels as you don’t use w**d and grass killer), follow the instructions from product manufacture.

2. Core your lawn
Core your lawn and at same time you can use clay breakers, wetting agents as well. Let your soil breath. Hard soil can be react like concrete, and do not let water - air to go to root system resulting your lawn will struggle for nutrition.

3. Fertiliser
There are many product available in market, depending on your choice you can get both organic or synthetic. It is very important to fertiliser you lawn. You can spread fertiliser by hand , spreader or by pump depending product and skills you got. Always read manufacture’s instructions.

4. Water
Keep watering to your lawn at least 3-4 time deep soaking. Do not let your soil get dry. Moisture in soil play very key role to grow root system.

5. Regular mowing
Do not wait to grown your lawn to your knee height. Weekly or fortnight mowing will keep w**ds away from your lawn and will encourage to your lawn grow healthier as it will receive more sunlight as well.

21/04/2022

Tips for maintain your lawn in winter:
1. Water
You don’t need much water in winter compared to summer. Simply turn off water (irrigation) and only water the lawn as required.

2. Mowing height
It is very important to change lawn height as weather change as like you can do shorter in summer and leave bit longer in winter. Many lawn varieties across Australia are summer. Their growth slows down as temperature drops down. By allowing the leaf to grow longer, the lawn will be able to better block out w**ds and retain its colour for longer, but make sure you don’t leave too long between two mows. This will help avoid scalping of the lawn, causing it to brown the leaf.

3. Time to services Machines
During winter your lawn mower will have bit more break as you will increase gap between two mows, means you got chance to service your mower and other equipment. It is very important to change Blades, check air filter, change oil, clean or replace spark plug or tighten the bolts.

4. W**ds and fertilisers
Take a action against w**ds. Best things to do is apply pre-emergent herbicide which will stop w**ds to grow or All purpose w**ds control which will kill any w**ds are already grown in to your lawn. Make sure you read the labels as all herbicides are not suitable to some lawns.

Granular fertiliser will not be effective in winter compared to liquid fertiliser. Once soil temperatures drop below 14 degrees Celsius your grass will start to slow down and go semi-dormant for the cool months ahead. This is how warm-season turfgrasses protect themselves from the harsh conditions of winter. Because most grasses in Australia are warm-season varieties, they never really go fully dormant and will continue to grow but at a much slower rate. It’s for this reason, that they still have the capacity to take up some nutrients (more so in the northern states) which will be beneficial for keeping them strong through winter.

The key ingredients you will find in increased amounts in most winter fertilisers are potassium and Iron. Potassium provides strength to the whole plant and helps with cell function. Iron helps to strengthen your grass as well and also improves leaf colour. Provided you have fertilised in Autumn and have your lawn well prepared for winter, your lawn can go without fertilising again until spring. In some warmer states you might want to look at doing another application after about 8 weeks, usually around July. Foliar fertiliser applications are more effective than granular during this time, as the nutrient can be absorbed through the leaf. Be mindful however, that you won’t see much improvement with your lawn during winter if soil temps are below 14 degrees Celsius.

5. Avoid Compaction

Compaction can be a bit of a problem over winter, particularly in high wear areas, or if you have a bit of wet weather. Try to avoid traffic on your lawn wherever possible, or regularly aerate any areas which cannot be avoided to help loosen the soil. The same applies after heavy rains, particularly if water tends to pool or the soil gets a bit waterlogged. This will help the air get to the root zone, allowing your lawn to breathe and avoid heavily compacted soil.

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21/04/2022

Cabbage white butterflies (Pieris rapae) are creamy white butterflies with a wingspan of about 45mm. Their larvae (caterpillars) grow to about 30mm long and are velvety green. 🦋🌱🥬

Cabbage white butterflies have been in huge numbers in many regions this year because of warm, wet weather.

Gardeners who plant brassica vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower in autumn will need to protect their crops.

The best way to do that is by netting your plants. A net stretched over a frame will prevent female butterflies laying eggs on your veggies. The net must be well away from the plants or the butterflies might try laying eggs through the net.

As the weather cools towards the end of autumn, the butterfly numbers will decrease and our plants will be safe again.

*Text and images thanks to Denis Crawford/one minute bugs*
Denis Crawford & 'one minute bugs'

18/04/2022

Citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis) is a common native wasp of eastern Australia. It has adapted from its native host finger lime (Citrus australasica) to cultivated citrus. Unfortunately it has also now established in some Perth suburbs in Western Australia.

Image 1. Female wasp lays her eggs into the bark of a twig in the spring, and the larvae hatch out and burrow into the bark. Egg laying occurs in soft new spring flush growth.

Image 2. Larvae hatch from eggs and burrow into the bark of new growth. A sheath of soft tissue develops around the larva initially, and by late December woody tissue begins to form, and the twig swells and begins to develop the characteristic gall.

Image 3. The larvae live inside this gall in individual cells for some months, after which they pupate (usually in winter) and eventually emerge as an adult the following spring.

There is only one generation per year. You can avoid galls to a certain extent by minimising spring flush growth by holding back on fertilising and pruning until late spring/early summer (before wasps emerge and start laying eggs). Timing is critical and will depend on which area you are in.

There is a new citrus gall wasp trap which has a lure. But I haven't tried it. Have you?

You can shave off one side of new galls that form to expose larvae in their cells like in image 3. Only one side though, otherwise you will ringbark that shoot/twig.

What method do you use?

Check out Melbourne based business Leaf, Root & Fruit. They have some great information on their website.

17/04/2022

Citrus leafminer larvae (Phyllocnistis citrella) is a common pest of citrus plants. The adult is a moth and the larvae are caterpillars which love to feed inside the leaves of new growth, just under the first layer of leaf tissue. 🍋🍃🐛

Typical damage caused by citrus leafminer larvae is silvery trails or ‘mines’ on citrus leaves and distorted citrus leaves. They are active right now in autumn flush growth and if you look carefully, you might see larvae within their mines.

Now is the time to pick off any leaves with mines. Spraying the flush growth with horticultural oil may prevent moths laying eggs on the leaves. You could also try a commercial citrus leafminer pheromone trap which attracts male moths and disrupts citrus leafminer moth mating.

*Text and images thanks to Denis Crawford/one minute bugs*

Denis Crawford & 'one minute bugs'

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