Better Homes and Gardens Australia — December 2017

1

THE RIGHT SPOT

Most flowering

plants need lots

of sunshine to thrive.

For shady spots, try

hydrangeas and impatiens.

2

HAPPY ROOTS

Use a top quality

potting mix when

planting containers. Never

use garden soil, as it

doesn’t drain effectively.

3

GOOD FOOD

Flowering plants

need good nutrition.

Mix slow-release fertiliser

into the potting mix at

planting stage, and apply

periodic doses of soluble

fertiliser throughout

the growing season.

4

WATER PLEASE

Pots are thirsty

things during

summer. Water daily

in hot weather and

every 2-3 days when

the weather is mild.

4

10

SALVAGE STYLE

How’s this for

a DIY vertical

garden? Grab that old ladder

from the shed and arrange

a cluster of enamel jugs as

planters. Plant-wise, try a

scheme of white impatiens

and mauve ageratum.

THINGS

flowers

NEED

74 BHG DECEMBER 2017