For Manie summertime gardening should be an easy task.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith colourful blooms to enjoy, fruit to pick, and wildlife to watch, the summer months are rewarding for many gardeners and growers,\u201d says Manie.<\/p>\n
He adds that now is the perfect time to plant some colour, mulch garden beds and maintain your lawn so that your house and garden look great for the festive season.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal annuals should all be flowering, your fruit trees and vegetables should be showing promise of crops to come, and your lawn should be lush and green,\u201d he advises.<\/p>\n
\u27a2 Cut back plants<\/strong><\/p>\n Now is a good time of the season to trim your perennials so that they flower for longer and keep their strength and vigour.<\/p>\n \u27a2 Deadhead flowering plants<\/strong><\/p>\n It is important to keep them healthy and blooming for as long as possible unless they have attractive seedheads or berries. Always consider letting some flowers go to seed for interest and wildlife.<\/p>\n \u27a2 Avoid over-watering<\/strong><\/p>\n You may not need to water as much as you think, especially if the soil is healthy and the ground is covered by plants or mulches. It\u2019s best to water your garden first thing in the morning.<\/p>\n \u27a2 Mulching<\/strong><\/p>\n Your flower beds are another way you can neaten the appearance of your garden and discourage unwanted weeds. It is also a great idea for areas with dry, hot summers, as the mulch helps the soil retain moisture and keep it cool.<\/p>\n \u27a2 Lawn<\/strong><\/p>\n Your summer garden isn\u2019t complete without a bright, lush lawn. To start, ensure your lawn receives enough water during the warmer season to keep it looking vibrant. You\u2019ll also need to mow at regular intervals to stimulate growth and keep the lawn looking neat and tidy. If you are planning on laying a new lawn, it\u2019s best to do this before it gets too dry.<\/p>\n \u27a2 Plant summer annuals<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to your flower beds, bright, sunny days call for a kaleidoscope of colour. The start of the summer season is the perfect time to think about a garden refresh. Now is a good time to plant some summer flowering annuals like petunias, marigolds, salvia, vinca and bedding dahlias. This will transform your outdoor living area into a colourful display of flowers.<\/p>\n Compiled by Gypseenia Lion<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" With the temperatures steadily on the rise, it\u2019s time things started heating up in the garden. After all, there\u2019s no better time to be outdoors, surrounded by nature, than during the long, (not so) lazy days of summer. Manie Kotz\u00e9 from Pretty Gardens has put together a few easy to follow tips and ideas to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":103,"featured_media":18414,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3679],"tags":[7416,7317,6304],"class_list":{"0":"post-18413","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-gardening","8":"tag-get-your-garden-ready-for-the-festive-season-with-manie-kotze-from-pretty-gardens","9":"tag-manie-kotze","10":"tag-pretty-gardens"},"yoast_head":"\n