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I have recently created a raised garden. Before I put the soil down, I lay down old carpet, hopefully as a weed inhibitor. What do I need to add to the soil to make sure the soil will be of good growing condition for the spring? Thanks, Janice.
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This is a great question. All you need to do is blend in organic matter, and that simply is Tui Super Sheep Pellets, compost or any other well-rotted manure. Blood and bone or lime will help condition the soil too. Then just add a layer of Tui Pea Straw Mulch to the top of the soil to keep the soil warm and to prevent weeds from taking hold.
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I read that it is better to put down a layer of cardboard (no selotape) as a weed inhibitor. It sounds better to me, rather than carpet....?
jan
can you help me i have a orange tree in raised for about eight years we would like to move it out of there how do we go about this please thanks judy
Judy
Hiya I want to grow a plum tree to make plum sauce with - like my Poppa used to - but what variety would be best? I tried some I was given, smallish yellowy red middle but they just had no flavour- most disappointing ):
Kat Bailey
Hi Jan, yes cardboard is another option which can be used as a weed inhibitor. When using carpet, wool carpet will be beneficial for earthworms who will break down the wool fibres. It is best to avoid using synthetic carpets as these don't break down. A simple test using a match or lighter will tell you if carpets are wool or synthetic. Thanks, Jenna - Tui Team
jenna
I was lucky last year To score a trailer full of water weed this has the same properties as seaweed and my garden went mad with produce last summer
chris price
Hi Kat, thank you for your question. We suggest Elephant Heart, Black Doris, Omega or Burlington - these are all good options. Thanks, Jenna - Tui Team
jenna
Hi Judy, citrus are easily transplanted. Firstly decide where you are going to move it to and then prepare the new hole in advance, by working in fresh compost and sheep pellets. Next prune back the foliage by about one third, this will stimulate new growth and reduce the plants over all stress by transplanting. Dig out as much of the root ball as possible and move into the new hole straight away. Firm in well with fresh compost, add a layer of mulch, water well. Also give it a dose of Seasol seaweed based plant tonic to help prevent transplant shock. Fertilise with citrus fertiliser in spring. Thanks, Jenna - Tui Team
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I have three plum tree cuttings which have grown quite tall and would like to transplant them. I have tried to dig out one of the smaller ones but it wont budge, Help!!!
Angelina
Hi Angelina, good on you for growing your own plum tree cuttings. They will have a strong tap root, so you will need to dig deeply into the soil to find them easier to remove from the soil. You may even need to use an axe/saw/loppers to severe the main roots, and this will cause the plant a little bit of shock, don?t panic, it should transplant fine. Give it a dose of Seasol plant tonic. Stake in its new home to allow the roots time to anchor themselves into the soil over the up coming season. Thanks, Jenna - Tui Team
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