LANDSCAPING
GARDEN MAINTENAINCE
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Garden Maintenance
Prevention of weeds by mulching - poisons physical removal correct planting techniques Weeds weaken plants by competing with them for moisture and nutrients Reasons for pruning: Control or reduce size Control shape Control fruiting Control flowering Rejuvenate stunted, sick or old plants Two types of pruning: Dead Heading Removal of spent flowers which prolongs flowering period Tip Pruning Remove 1-2cm of growing tips to encourage new growth Watering depends on: Soil type Style of garden Weather conditions Methods of watering: Automatic sprinklers Hoses Sprinklers Soaker hoses Drip Watering Drip line irrigation Reasons for mulching Weed control Temperature control - insulation Reduces erosion and runoff Water retention Improves structure through micro-organisms Provides nutrients to soil - fertility Aesthetic value Economic value Types of mulches: Pine bark, straw, hay, compost, seaweed, hoop pine, bagasse, tea tree, wood chips, nut shells, manure, lignin mulch, mushroom compost, sugar cane, forest mulch, leaf litter Fertilising for plant growth 3 major elements: Always water before and after fertilising Mowing Two types: Cylinder mower, Rotary mower Engines: Two stroke - oil mixed with petrol Four stroke - oil and petrol separate Always care for equipment properly. Trimming: Hand edger, motor edger, hand shears, weed eater, brushcutter Control of unwanted pests in garden, e.g. weeds, insects, diseases, fungi Chemical control Organic control Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Clean up of all garden areas after maintenance procedures Blowing Sweeping Raking Cleaning gutters and roofs Removing rubbish Possible cleaning of pools, water features, paved and deck areasGarden Maintenance in the landscape involves:
Weeding the garden
Pruning the plants
Watering the lawn and garden
Mulching the garden
Feeding (Fertilising) the lawn and garden
Mowing and trimming the lawn
Pest and disease control
General clean up of the whole landscape