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www.swindontowncentre.co.uk May 2013

Gardening in Swindon For Business
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With the weather beginning to change it’s
time to get out in the back garden and tidy this edition...
up after the bitterly cold winter. Here are
some tips to help you make the most of
the longer days; where to purchase some
accessories and look forward to a garden to
be proud of for the coming year.
Clean up
Whether you’re a keen gardener or a
complete novice, all gardens need a good
tidy up after the winter months. Tackle any
young weeds that are starting to appear p2
as the weather gets warmer, and mulch Armed Forces Day
with compost or manure - this preparation
will pay dividends in a couple of months
when you’re ready to sow seeds and start
planting. We recommend getting a good
rake and shovel. Cargo and House of Fraser
in The Brunel have a great selection - or pop
to Argos for a bargain set!

Clear paths of moss, lichen and weeds
It’s a back-breaking job that no-one wants p3
to do, particularly when it’s cold and wet
outside; as the weather warms up, get The Royal Ballet
outside and get scrubbing! You’ll need: a
good stiff brush and a bucket of salted boiling
water. Tip: Salted water is an environmentally
and pet friendly alternative to weed
killer. BHS down at The Parade
and Debenhams have gardening
tools, and we suggest a visit to
Wikinson’s to pick-up a bucket
and gloves. p4

Plant trees and shrubs May Bank Holiday
If you didn’t get round to planting
the shrubs and trees you wanted to
during autumn, the ground should be free
from all the ground frosts (and therefore
soft enough) for you to do so now. Spring what make and model you should purchase and there’s little chance of frost damage.
is a great time to get plants, trees and as different lawns will need different blades. Top tip: When planting bulbs, always wrap
shrubs fully established before winter comes Plus you’ll have to decide whether you want each one in a thin layer of steel wool to keep
around again. an electric lawnmower, petrol-powered or a them safe from animals that like to dig!
simple hand-pushed model.
Cut the grass BBQ time!
It’s time to dust off the mower in mid spring Sow summer plants If we are really lucky, we may just get a
and give the grass a regular mow, weed and Sow summer bedding plants like marigolds spot of sun to get a BBQ on the go! Visit
feed. Dads, this is the perfect excuse to buy and busy lizzies indoors in early spring. Mike Mcguire’s Butchers based on Havelock
yourself a new lawn mower - head to Argos These can be moved outdoors in late spring/ Street for a great selection of meats to get
for a selection. Our top tip is to ask advice on early summer once the weather warms up your taste buds going!
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