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A bright Pelargonium zonale hybrid teamed up with the tough
groundcover Convolvulus sabatius (blue rock bindweed) supplies
a typical spring look peeking over a wall. Both are easy to grow in
full sun without any pampering.
Cute combo to try
Lawn tips
- Never use garden soil or so-called ‘topsoil’ for top dressing after
spring scarifying an existing lawn, as it can cause bad drainage
or could be infested with dormant weed seed. Rather invest in
sterilised commercial lawn dressing, which will be in stock at
garden centres. - Start training your lawn to be water-wise by watering it deeply
only once a week – this will encourage deeper root growth. - Never cut your lawn too short as this keeps the roots near the
surface where they are more likely to dry out. - For new lawns, start preparing the ground with compost and
bonemeal before sowing seed or laying instant turf. - If weeds are a problem in large lawn areas treat them with a
broadleaf herbicide. For smaller lawn areas use a ready-to-use
broadleaf herbicide.