Five-minute gardener: What to do this weekend123rf When planting, even in containers, leave space for the plant to grow to its full potential. Pea straw is the classic mulch but may be in short supply due to the pea weevil infestation in the Wairarapa. An alternative to pea straw is Strawberry Mulch which is made from sphagnum moss that has been impregnated with activated seaweed. Last year an earwig population erupted in the pea straw around my strawberries. Support summer bulbsTall summer bulbs and sprawling perennials need support to display their blooms to best advantage.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2016 02:03 UTC