Garden DON'TS!

Here are some pitfalls to avoid which will get you on your way to a low maintenance garden.

DON'T be too eager to plant in the middle of renos, wait till all the tradesmen are done so it doesn't get trampled.

DON'T move plants, this will cause them to die if you move too many times, so plant them in the right spot the first time.

DON'T plant too close to the home, roots need space to extend out.

DON'T plant trees under overhead wires, know the height and spread of your plants.

DON'T work soil when wet, especially soil with high clay content. Work it when it is dry.

DON'T water too late at night, the fungus will be attracted to your plants if still wet. Don't water in the heat of the day, it mostly gets evaporated. Water before sunrise, 5am.

DON'T let weeds go to seed as they will stick around for up to 7 years!

DON'T buy plants that don't work with your soil, sun, shade, height etc...