September Ideas and Special Offers
The summer is nearly over and we've had more
rain than ever. Now is the time to begin
collecting as much rainwater as possible to
build up reserves in the hope that we have a
hot summer next year. Water Butts can easily be attached to any
downpipe, even those around your greenhouse
or shed so why not connect two or more
together to ensure adequate supplies. For more
advice about watering your garden
click here.
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 EvenGreener
- Rainsaver Water Butt Kit £48.95 Special Offer: Buy 2 and get the
2nd half price.
This water butt is the ideal
alternative to mains water. Great for collecting rainwater from your
home, garage, greenhouse or shed, this sturdy water-saving champion
gives you a great source of water for your garden. Save money, and
conserve resources! Tap and child-safe lid included. Made from
recycled plastic. Kit includes: Water Butt (190 litre) RRP £38.00.
Water Butt Stand RRP £15.00. Diverter Kit RRP £10.00. Capacity: 190
litres. Dimensions: w650mm (26") h1240mm (49"). Guarantee: 10 Years.
Add the Linking Kit to connect two
or more together. |
If you've thought about composting your
garden and kitchen waste but have not yet
found the time why not start your compost
heap with this autumns prunings. To save you
having to wander to the bottom of the garden
to your compost bin on the cold, wet days to
come why not invest in a kitchen composter
which will hold your kitchen waste for a few
weeks at a time.
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EvenGreener. Compost
Converter 330 litres - Black - £50.00.
Discover why this is
Britain's biggest selling composter! Take the lid off, throw your
kitchen scraps and garden waste through the top, and then in a few
weeks, open up the extra-wide hatch on the side and remove the rich,
nutritious compost that\'s perfect for keeping your garden blooming.
Easy! Needs no assembly, made from recycled plastic and comes with a
10 year guarantee. Available in black and green (both with black
front hatch). Capacity: 330 Litres. Dimensions: w 800mm (31") h
1000mm (39").
 EvenGreener.
Kitchen Composter £30.00. Convert all kitchen waste into
compost! We love this Kitchen Composter because it takes all your
kitchen waste and allows you to turn it into rich garden compost AND
concentrated liquid plant feed. Cooked or raw, meat, fish or dairy –
it doesn't really matter… pop it all into the airtight container,
sprinkle in a handful of Bokashi bran and let the micro-organisms
begin to compost the waste. After a few weeks the contents can be
safely transferred to any home composter or buried into the ground.
Even the leftover liquid has a use. Full of beneficial microbes,
it's perfect for using diluted as a plant feed.
Click here for the EvenGreener Kitchen Composter Guide. |
Lawn Pests
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July to
October are the optimum times to treat lawns
for
Chafer Grubs and Leatherjackets. These
are common lawn pests which |
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feed on the
grass roots causing yellowing, weak areas to
appear. Birds and mammals can also destroy
areas of the lawn as they hunt for the
grubs. The grubs can be controlled by
applying a biological nematode such as
Rolawn Leather Jacket Killer and
Chafer Grub Killer. The nematodes
are specific to the pest concerned,
therefore harmless to the environment,
children, wildlife and pets and unlike
chemical insecticides the pests will not
develop a resistance.
Rolawn are
also extending their special offers on
Minster Pro turf (15% off) and
Soil Improver (20% off) until the
end of September. |
Jobs to do this Month |
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Flower/Plants |
Fruit/Vegetables |
Greenhouse |
General |
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Prune rambling roses |
Plant out rooted strawberry runners into new beds |
Pick off
the lower leaves from tomatoes to allow light and air to reach the
fruits |
Hoe borders to keep weeds down |
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Cut back perennials once they have finished flowering |
Sow
outdoors: hardy spring onions, lettuces, salads and Chinese cabbages |
Keep poinsettias in the dark for 14 hours a day to
encourage colourful bract formation |
Prepare areas for sowing new lawns during showery
weather |
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Collect seed from perennials and store in a cool place |
Sow parsley in pots for picking in winter |
Close vents at night as the weather turns cooler |
Trim
hedges and topiary into shape |
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Take cuttings of lavender |
Plant out Japanese onion sets and garlic |
Keep grow bags well watered |
Buy spring bulbs
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Cut everlasting flowers and seed heads for use in
indoor arrangements |
Cut down raspberry canes once they have finished
cropping |
Start watering indoor cyclamen to promote new growth |
Order sweet-pea seed for autumn planting |
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