• Sow seeds of Ageratum, Alyssum, Aster, Begonia, Chrysanthemum, Californian Poppy, Carnation, Celosia, Coleus, Cosmos, Dahlia, Dianthus, Everlasting Daisy, Gazania, Geranium, Gerbera, Godetia, Gypsophila, Honesty,
  Impatiens, Marigold, Petunia, Nasturtium, Phlox, Salvia, Snapdragon, Statice, Sunflower, Sweetpea, Verbena, Viscaria and Wallflower. Use a specific seed raising mix such as
  Yates Black Magic.
  
• Plant seedlings of spring and summer flowering annuals including Alyssum, Begonia, Cosmos, Calendula, Chrysanthemum, Delphinium, Forget-me-not, Gypsophila, Hollyhock, Lobelia,Marigold, Nemesia, Polyanthus, Primula, Pansies, Salvia, Snapdragon, Statice, Sweetpea and Wallflower.
  
• Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails with Blitzem or Quash.
  
• Prolong the blooming of early spring flowers such as Cineraria, Pansies, Poppies and Primulas by liquid feeding with Thrive Soluble Plant Food and removing faded blooms.
  
• Plant Dahlia tubers and Gladioli corms for summer display.
  
• Plant new perennials, taking care with tender plants in cold districts until danger of frost is over.
  
• Feed spring flowering bulbs with bulb food to ensure best flowering for next year.
  
•  Protect roses from pests and diseases with Super Shield.
  
• Feed and mulch roses, trees and shrubs.
  
• Plant trees and shrubs. A good time to choose new Camellias and Rhododendrons as they come into flower.
  
• Complete pruning of Fuchsias.

GENERAL

• Repot and feed houseplants with Thrive Soluble Plant Food.
  
• Plant hanging baskets and terracotta pots for summer display.

• Complete vegetable preparation, digging in plenty of compost.
  
• Sow seeds of carrots, parsnip, beetroot, silverbeet, peas, swede and turnips directly into the soil. Sow lettuces, leeks, cabbage, tomato, capsicum, courgette,cucumber and
  eggplant ready for transplanting later.
  
• Transplant summer vege seedlings into the garden; lettuce, leeks, cabbage, onions and silverbeet. In warmest districts (or under glass) early tomato, capsicum, courgette, cucumber, pumpkin and celery can be planted.
  
• Spray with Champ DP to protect young seedlings from fungus diseases.
  
• Protect seedlings from slugs and snails with Blitzem or Quash.
  
• Plant early-crop potatoes after sprouting.
  Plant herbs in pots or into the garden and sow herb seeds for summer harvest.
  
• Plant citrus and fruit trees. Feed existing trees with Palmers Citrus Fertiliser.
  
• Prune Passionfruit vines and Feijoas to encourage new growth and fruiting - late September to early October, especially in colder climates.
  
• Spray stone fruit trees with Champ DP or Bravo to protect from leaf curl disease and Greenguard to prevent brown rot.

LAWNS

• Sow new lawns. Our range of lawn seed allows you to select the seed type which would be most suitable for your conditions.
  
• Feed existing lawns with Palmers Lawn Fertiliser. Water-in well.
  
• Spray Onehunga weed with Prickle Weed Killer to eliminate prickles in summer. Control broadleaf weeds with Turfix.