The Gardener Magazine

GO EASY ON ME…

Gardening was probably not top of mind for singer-songwriter Adele when she wrote her hit ‘Go Easy on Me’, but it got me thinking about how many gardening products make life so much easier for us gardeners.

If we can be better gardeners with a little help, what’s wrong with that? So here are some products and tips to make gardening less daunting, and more rewarding, especially when it comes to growing your own veggies and herbs.

5 REASONS TO LOVE SLOW-RELEASE FERTILISERS

When mixed into the soil at planting, slow-release fertilisers provide a steady supply of nutrients for up to four months, removing the pressure of remembering to fertilise monthly. But that’s not all:

• There is less risk of burning the roots;• Nutrients don’t leach away as quickly;• There’s good root development;• Growth is steady.

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