MARCH IN THE GARDEN
March signifies the commencement of the harvest season in the garden. As summer draws to a close, it is imperative to remove spent crops and rejuvenate the soil. Nevertheless, pests may continue to pose a threat to the garden.
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**Fruit Trees**:
Aphids, mites, and scale insects are likely to persist on fruit trees. It is recommended to apply Lost Coast Plant Therapy after pruning the trees and removing any deadwood. Begin the spraying routine at bud swell in spring.
This period also represents the optimal time to plant citrus varieties, as every garden in New Zealand should incorporate at least one citrus tree. Citrus trees are susceptible to sooty mold and citrus black spot; should these issues arise; Lost Coast can effectively address them. Implementing LCPT as a preventive maintenance strategy for these trees in the spring growing season will yield superior results compared to delaying intervention until diseases manifest.
**The Vegetable Garden**:
In the vegetable garden, Powdery Mildew may become a concern for marrows, courgettes, and cucumbers. Fortunately, our exceptional and cost-effective spray can effectively manage this issue.
This is also the ideal time to plant brassicas, leeks, parsley, carrots, parsnips, silverbeet, spinach, and spring onions.
Carrots, in particular, are vulnerable to a variety of insect and fungal diseases. Utilizing Lost Coast as a root drench prior to planting, in conjunction with regular maintenance sprays, will ensure optimal crop yield.
**Flower Garden**:
It is time to deadhead and prune back roses to encourage one more flush of blooms before winter. Whiteflies and aphids remain significant threats, as evidenced by the images available on lostcoastplanttherapy.nz. Lost Coast effectively addresses aphid infestations in a timely manner, and employing Lost Coast biweekly will serve as a preventive measure.