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Tips and tricks to help improve your garden with Daves Garden Products!

Your Garden in July

Your Garden in July

In July there are still plenty of tasks you can do in your garden that prepares it for the spring. Start this preparation in your garden beds for spring by adding compost mixed with humate at the rate of between 5-10% and, if you have any, some well-rotted manure....

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Your Garden in June

Your Garden in June

This month I thought I would talk a little about our Organic Humates and a refresher with information about how to use them and the application rates. June is a great time to apply humates as the winter season allows the humates to break down slowly and release...

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Your Garden in April

Your Garden in April

April in New Zealand is a great month for gardening enthusiasts. Autumn has set in and the cooler weather brings with it the perfect conditions for planting and growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Home gardening is a great way to stay active and...

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Your Garden in March

Your Garden in March

As autumn is progressing towards the halfway stage, the growing season is slowing down. March is generally a major harvesting period so the garden will be full of delicious crops to enjoy. The garden will be laden with crops like tomatoes, beans, sweetcorn and...

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Your garden in February

Your garden in February

February is generally renown for being one of the hotter months of the year so keep up the moisture levels in the garden by monitoring daily.  When plants get water-stressed, they become susceptible to pests and diseases, which can be very quick to move in. A healthy...

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January in your garden

January in your garden

Happy New Year on behalf of the entire team at Daves Garden Products and Southern Humates! January is a month many of us kick back and relax and enjoy a well-deserved break, but don't let all your hard work go to waste - make sure you maintain your garden in between...

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Your Garden in Summer

Your Garden in Summer

Well its nearly that time of year again when everything starts to slow down, and we all get into that holiday mood but before we do here’s a few more tips for your garden that you may want to take notice of. Remember that water is the lifeline of the vege garden in...

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Your Garden in November

Your Garden in November

In the Vegetable Garden: Plant summer-loving crops including tomatoes, chillies, courgettes, capsicums and sweetcorn as the weather warms. (Remember to add humate to the soil when planting.)Regularly plant salad greens such as lettuce, mesclun, radish and spring...

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Your garden in October

Your garden in October

October signals mid-spring and there is plenty to do in the garden! Spring crops and flowers will be starting to appear so it's time to plant more to ensure a continuous supply of delicious veges, juicy fruit and fragrant floral displays that will last you into the...

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Your Garden in September

Your Garden in September

Well spring has now sprung and as the new soil starts to warm up, spring plants and bulbs begin to bloom, and lovely new bright green growth starts to show. It’s now time to start planting spring crops and get your piece of paradise into tip top shape for the warmer...

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