{"id":10399,"date":"2021-10-13T16:12:51","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T15:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10399"},"modified":"2021-10-14T10:50:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T09:50:48","slug":"10399","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=10399","title":{"rendered":"‘Musical’ Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

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T<\/strong><\/em><\/span>HE VILLAGE GARDENER<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Must Do Gardening Tips for October<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
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This month’s tips are from two musicians in Wenvoe.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, virtuoso<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mostyn Davies: <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Every weed picked now will save ten in the Spring. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

L<\/span><\/b>eave hydrangea heads on to protect the plant from frost. <\/span><\/p>\n

Give pots and containers a wash before storing. <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

A<\/span><\/b>lways leave gaps between potted shrubs to avoid disease. <\/span><\/p>\n

Rake up leaves to keep the lawn clear.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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60s Legend Brian \u2018Guitar\u2019 McConky :\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

B<\/span><\/b>ring potted plants next to the house to protect from wind. <\/span><\/p>\n

O<\/span><\/b>rder your Spring plants now, to get the best selection. <\/span><\/p>\n

W<\/span><\/b>ater butts should be covered to prevent leaves getting in. <\/span><\/p>\n

I<\/span><\/b>nspect crevices to look for snails starting to hibernate. <\/span><\/p>\n

E<\/span><\/b>ricacious feed for acid loving Spring flowering shrubs can still be applied now.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Autumn Gardens<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some will see Autumn gardens as a bit untidy, as plants start to die back, and leaves start falling. We can keep things in shape by removing dead plants but leaving things like alliums, poppies and grasses as they add structure to the borders. Penstemons are best left with their top growth intact until the Spring to help protect the crown of the plant in frosty conditions. Pelargoniums need to be brought in now, cutting them back to about 10cms. The pelargoniums lifted from borders should be potted up in moist compost and will not require much watering over the dormant period. Spreading mulch on the borders now will help protect tender plants and improve the soil structure. Gordon Jones of Belgrave house suggests a minimum of four inches of mulch to give adequate protection. This will also help in keeping weeds at bay. Spent compost is good for mulching. Many\u00a0<\/span>keen recyclers use cardboard as a weed barrier, especially on veg patches where they don’t have to cut it up too much, as they have more room at this time of year. <\/span><\/p>\n

From late October until December, it’s tulip planting time. The colder temperatures help to kill off diseases which can infect your bulbs. Planting late is the traditional means of tulip bulb protection. If you’re planning to reuse bulbs and corms then you need to feed them with a tomato feed as the flowers fade, up until the leaves start to die back. The price garden centres want to charge for a piddly bag of bulb compost is beyond. Just use multipurpose compost and any make will suffice. Garden centres are places we love to visit if only to browse and have a coffee but, if you do purchase something that you need, when you get to the till it feels like Dick Turpin is fleecing you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ann Davies of Tarrws Close<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span>\u00a0has perfected the ideal mix for homemade weed killer. 2tbs of salt, 1tbs of washing-up liquid and 500mls of vinegar. Mix well and douse the weeds. Don’t put it on your chips.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The National Allotment Society says that October is a time for lots of lovely digging. Well, whatever rocks your boat! Some people at the allotments have put in a couple of rows of peas and broad beans to grow over the winter. They should be ok but will need protection if we have a long period of cold weather. Tall plants like Brussel sprouts and kale could do with a stake, especially up at Twyn Yr Odyn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Reindeer Sale <\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span>will also have a life-changing supplement made from produce acquired at Eric’s allotment. You will not believe the difference this will make. <\/span><\/p>\n

Take care and happy gardening <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE VILLAGE GARDENER Must Do Gardening Tips for October   This month’s tips are from two musicians in Wenvoe. Firstly, virtuoso Mostyn Davies: Every weed picked now will save ten in the Spring. Leave hydrangea heads on to protect the plant from frost. Give pots and containers a wash before storing. Always leave gaps between potted shrubs to avoid disease. 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