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The long days of summer are often

seen as an opportunity to escape from the heat with cool walks along the beach, casual barbecues with friends and a time to admire all the hard work you’ve put into the garden earlier in the year.

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Creating welcoming and cool places in our gardens to be enjoyed by the whole family is something that we don’t seem to do as much as we think. If you combine this with the added quality of fragrance, then you can be sure to have an outdoor space worthy of spending most of your down time amongst the beauty of your own garden.

Utilising the practicality of climbing plants to cover arbours, pergolas, gazebos, balustrades, archways and fence lines can provide you with not only privacy, texture and colour, but also the alluring and provocative virtues that only fragrant plants can bring .

In this summer edition, we take a closer look at a few unique species of climbing plants that, once planted in the garden, you will never want to do without.

The Moonflower, Ipomoea alba, is an annual climber that is just perfect for smaller spaces near the entry to homes and in semi-shaded areas of the garden. As the name suggests the large, pure white flowers begin to open at dusk filling the evening air with its gentle, sweet fragrance. One can simply sit and watch the saucer sized flowers unfold in front of your eyes. Being a night flowering species, it attracts several (beneficial) night flying insects and is wonderful for that extra level of interest to showcase to visitors on those balmy nights. Being an annual, it is easy to raise from seed and will flower in its first season. The moonflower can be easily grown in pots if space is at a premium in the garden.

The Madagascan Jasmine, Stephanotis grandiflora, has long been associated with romance with it being a favourite, (and traditional), choice in wedding bouquets. Its thick leathery leaves make it a suitable choice for full sun to light shade as well as pots. Tight clusters of pearly white, trumpet shaped

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• Tip-prune most climbing plants during the growing season to maintain a tidy and even growth appearance. Regular pruning and deadheading will ensure thick growth and a regular production of flowers.

• Ensure a good support or framework for climbers to grow. Avoid planting at the base of evergreen shrubs or trees as this will make ongoing maintenance difficult and could weaken the host plant.

• Place perfumed climbers close to entertainment areas, pathways, doorways and windows for full enjoyment.

• Feed flowering summer climbing plants every two months with a granular slow release fertiliser such as Searles Robust.

• Where possible, enquire with your neighbours if you intend to plant a vigorous climber on a shared fence line.

• For best results with pot culture, always aim to choose a pot nothing less than fifty centimetres in diameter and adequate drainage. Always use a high quality potting mix such as Searles Premium Potting Mix or Searles Peat 80.

For the real perfume sensation during summer, one simply can’t go past growing the many forms of Arabian Jasmine, Jasmine sambac. These true jasmines are small climbing plants that will fit into most gardens, courtyards and even balconies. A couple of the most notable cultivars are sold under the name of “Grand Duke of Tuscany” and “Duchess”. They both have small, yet intensely perfumed white flowers that resemble the shape of miniature camellias and roses. The flowers are dried and used to make herbal Jasmine tea and it can be quite difficult to drag yourself away from its intoxicating scent! Many members of the Jasmine sambac family can be successfully trimmed to make attractive small shrubs in the garden or in pots.

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blooms appear from late spring through summer and are both subtle and beautiful to experience. This is a lovely, medium sized climber suitable for archways or along fence lines where it can be easily trained to fill the space with very little care once established.

Perfumed plants bring with them an air of romance and one of the best to fit this description is the dependable Honeysuckle, Lonicera sp. There are many forms of this old world climber which are widely available on the market and one of the best is Lonicera japonica purpurea. The sweetly scented cream and gold blooms tipped in pink are produced along the many trailing stems that can easily twine themselves onto structures and supports. Its distinctive sweet fragrance is most notable during mid to late afternoon and when the air is still first thing in the morning. This is an aggressive climber that requires regular tip pruning through the growing season to keep in check, yet the miniature flowering forms; Hall’s Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica Halliana) and the pink form (Lonicera x heckrottii) or Giant Himalayan Honeysuckle (Lonicera hilderbrandianum) are far less aggressive in their growth habits, posing less of a concern to those who are uneasy about overly adventurous, vigorous climbers making themselves at home in their gardens. Honeysuckle in all its forms is wonderful for covering unsightly fence lines or can be used on balustrades where it can be clipped to form an evergreen hedge-like effect and the perfume is one of the most seductive in the garden on a warm summers afternoon.

Bringing perfume into the garden is one of very best things anyone can do to capture a feeling of peace and tranquillity or to bring a small amount of luxury to transport us away to our own piece of paradise on those hot summer nights.

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Another old fashioned (yet uncommon) species is the Golden Chalice Vine, or Cup of Gold, Solandra Maxima. Unlike the moonflower and Stephanotis, this is a very strong growing, woody climber that is best used to provide evergreen shade on pergolas and gazebos. It can also be successfully trimmed to form a small shrub if space is not available. The giant golden flowers open from oversized balloon shaped buds to reveal an eye-catching show during the warmer months of the year and exude a warm, spicy aroma reminiscent of cinnamon mixed with roses. This climber is easily grown from stem cuttings and there is also an attractive variegated foliage form that produces metallic violet new foliage.

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Agapanthus® Baby PeteFor a more compact form.Available all states. lovewe Flowering: Long flowering - throughout warmer

months.Habit: Dwarf evergreen variety with compact mound forming foliage and flower stems only reaching to approx. 35cm.Position: Full sun. Ideal for container planting, small gardens, borders, Mediterranean-style gardens and coastal regions. Mass plant for a no fuss ground cover, path or to soften driveway edging.They are low maintenance and dry tolerant. Remove old flower heads once flowers are finished if desired. Plant in garden beds mixed with 5IN1® Organic Plant Food or for pots use a quality potting mix such as Searles Peat 80 Potting Mix.

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It is hard to find a great plant with lots of bright blue flowers. Here we have a dwarf shrub which flowers its head off.Size: 30cm spread x 30cm H.Position: This plant makes a statement in frost free gardens.Care: Keep soil moist with good drainage. Any well prepared garden in sun to semi-shade will be suitable area to plant this bright blue specimen. Liquid feed every two weeks with Searles Flourish Soluble Plant Food to keep the plant flowering.

Pelargonium (Geranium) - Strong colour, low water requirements and a long flowering period have made this old-fashioned perennial the flavour of the month this festive season. Perfect for pots and window boxes, pelargoniums need full sun to flower well. They may become affected by fungal problems in very humid conditions, so make sure they have full sun and good aeration (even a slightly windy position can be beneficial) if the weather becomes sultry. In the garden, they need a well-drained soil and are great for rockeries and ‘hot-spots’.

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One of the most loved of all summer flowering trees is the frangipani (plumeria sp.) With its alluring perfume and tropical-style foliage, the frangipani grows to a height of 4 metres and brings a touch of the tropical island resort to any backyard. Flowering throughout summer and unperturbed by the heat, frangipanis come in an assortment of colours and the further north you live, the greater the colour range and variety there is to choose from. These handsome trees, when covered in their clusters of white, yellow, pink or bicoloured flowers, create welcome shade and are safe to plant relatively close to the home or entertainment area. Good drainage is essential as plumeria detest wet conditions. Frangipani rust is new to home gardens, so remove any fallen leaves around the base of the plant and bin them to help prevent this problem. Prevention is better than cure, so a monthly application (from January onwards) of either Searles Copper Oxychloride or Searles Mancozeb Plus on the undersides of foliage can help reduce the outbreak of this fungal disease.

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Bake in the oven for 30 mins or until the log has a hard surface. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.With a serrated knife cut log on the diagonal 5cm thick. Lay each slice flat onto a lined baking tray and return to the oven at 140˚C for 30 mins. Biscotti can be stored in a airtight container for up to 30 days.

Line baking tray with baking paper. Preheat oven to 180˚C. Combine well both flours, sugar, rind, pistachios and cranberries in a large mixing bowl. Whisk eggs and vanilla together and pour into dry ingredients. Mix well. Add milk one teaspoon at a time until a sticky dough is formed. Transfer dough onto a clean bench. Divide into two even portions. Roll each portion into a log about 5cm thick and place each log onto the baking tray 6cm apart.

1 1/4 cups plain flour1/2 cup self raising flour3/4 cup castor sugar2 teaspoons of grated lemon rind2/3 cup pistachios2/3 cup dried cranberries1 teaspoon of vanilla extract2 eggs2 teaspoons milk

Bake in the oven for 30 mins and periodically break up the mixture until the coating is hard. Cool and store in a airtight container for up to 30 days.

Line baking tray with baking paper. Preheat oven to 160˚C. Beat egg whites until frothy in a medium size bowl. Add castor sugar gradually while beating until well combined. Stir into the egg whites demerara sugar and cinnamon. Mix well. Add macadamia nuts and mix thoroughly to coat the nuts.Pour mixture onto a baking tray and spread out evenly.

2 egg whites1/3 cup castor sugar1 cup demerara sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon4 cups macadamia nuts, whole

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16 Ginger can be grown from the fresh ginger available at your grocery store, which is actually the underground runner, or rhizome, of the plant. For best results, use pieces that are young, tender and plump. Sometimes store-bought ginger has been treated with a hormone to prevent it from sprouting. This problem can be avoided by buying organic ginger or purchasing it especially from nurseries or garden centres. Ginger that has already begun sprouting is ideal for growing at home.

Ginger can be grown in containers or large, shallow planter tubs (e.g. of 40 litre capacity). Fill the

container with a loose free draining medium such as Searles Peat 80 Plus Potting Mix. Plant rhizomes about 2cm beneath the surface. Make sure the growing buds or ‘eyes’ are pointed upward before covering them over with soil. Ginger prefers a soil pH that is slightly

acid to neutral (between 5.0–7.0) but if your soil is enriched with plenty of compost, soil pH is

unlikely to be a problem.

Originating in tropical Asia, ginger likes warm weather, humidity and rich, moist soil. In the tropics, it usually needs a part shade position, but in cooler areas, full sun is usually best. Ginger grown in pots can be moved around to make the most of sunlight availability. Ginger should also be moved away from strong winds and frost which can kill the dormant rhizomes.

Ginger likes plenty of water but its fleshy roots will quickly rot in waterlogged conditions. This can be avoided by giving it good drainage. Water regularly and mulch to keep the soil moist but not wet.

Shoots should break through the soil surface about a month after planting. Allow at least another 5–6 months before harvest. After it has developed a good root system, container-grown ginger can be planted out into garden beds. Plant ginger plants 30cm apart.

As winter approaches, the leaves will begin to die down. In frost prone areas, the roots can then be dug up and dried out a little in the sun to help preserve them. Put aside as much as you want for your own use and store the rest over winter in a dark, dry place. Replant it in spring. In tropical and subtropical zones, ginger can be left in the ground throughout the year.

Ginger grown in pots should also be divided or harvested when the pot is full, normally 8–12 months after planting. To harvest, trim off any leaf stalks and either tip out the whole contents of the pot or dig them out with your hands.

Plant bulb with ‘eyes’ facing upwards.

Zinnias just love the warm sunny days of summer. You can grow them from seed from spring onwards. They require a full sun position to grow their beautiful big blooms. Most zinnias have soft, furry, light green leaves

that vary in width depending on the species and are available in most colours of the rainbow. To promote more

flowering keep cutting the blooms and you will have flowers all summer long. Zinnias benefit best from regular watering and

to reduce the risk of fungal diseases and mould, water plants at the base of the plant.

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Time to harvest corn now. Harvest when silk tassels which

hang from the top of the cob turn brown. If you

haven’t already planted your corn, plant seedlings

early summer for a crop in the

new year. Keep watering corn during the hot months for

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These deformities were caused by a tiny native wasp called the citrus gall wasp (Bruchophagus fellis). In spring, this tiny villain lays its eggs inside the soft new shoots of citrus trees, causing swellings or ‘galls’, which become visible during the summer. Affected tissue should be cut off and burned before the young wasps emerge the following spring.

Salvias ‘Go-Go’ ScarletFlowering: These plants are as the name

suggests, are a ‘go-go’ with continuous

flowering. Habit: These sterile plants will live for two to

three years and with attention keep sending

up flower spikes all year long.

Size: 60cm W x 120cm H

Position: They are hardy in most situations liking

strong light to grow and flower to their best.

Features: Use them for formal and informal

plantings, patio and terrace plantings and

large pots. In mixed garden plantings they

hold their own with their large plume like

heads of bracts and flowers showing amongst

the shrubs around them.

Care: Keep them moist and deadhead spent

flowers to encourage more flowering.

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Harvest mangoes just before the neighbourhood birds do! You may need to protect them using a bird friendly net. Watch out for anthracnose which is prevalent during the wet season.

Lemon scented myrtle is one of the most valuable, versatile and loved bush tucker plants in Australia. A native to South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales dry rainforest edges, the lemon myrtle will grow happily and easily in full sun or part shade.During summer, this large shrub or small tree is adorned with fluffy, cream-coloured flowers that emit a irresistibly delicious, lemony fragrance. Growing to around 6m in full sun and 15m in the rainforest, this attractive tree can be easily grown in a large pot. Protect it from frosts. Fertilise with Searles Native Plant Food before and during flowering months.

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FLOWERS• Frangipanis are making their appearance now and boy they are a pleasure to the

senses. Visit your local nursery to see what different colours are available.• Daylilies in gardens are a show stopper. They love the heat and the summer rains.

Liquid feed with Searles Flourish Soluble Plant Food for more blooms.• Feed hibiscus and bougainvillea bushes now an organic based plant food, Searles

Hibiscus & Bougainvillea Food to encourage more flowers.• Sow ageratum, aster, balsam, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, gomphrena, impatiens,

marigold, salvia, sunflower, torenia, vinca and zinnia.

VEGETABLES, HERBS & FRUIT TREES• Set fruit fly traps throughout fruit trees and vegie patches. Regularly monitor them.• Pawpaws are prolific fruiters in warm climates. Plant them now in a sunny position.• Ornamentals, roses and vegetables, especially cucurbit, are susceptible

to powdery mildew this year, spray at first sight with Mancozeb Plus.• Plant warmer weather herbs such as basil, chives, coriander, fennel, gotu

kola, heliotrope, lemongrass, mint, parsley, tarragon and winter savoury.• Plant artichoke, beans, capsicum, celery, Chinese cabbage, cucumber,

eggplant, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, melons, okra, onion, potato (tubers), pumpkin, radish, rhubarb (crowns), rosella, silver beet, spring onion, squash, sweet corn, sweet potato and tomato.

Watch out for stink bugs - A.K.A. Bronze Orange Bug. They love citrus trees.

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FLOWERS• Sow balsam, celosia, cockscomb, coleus, gomphrena, marigold,

petunia, salvia, sunflower, torenia and vinca.• Cut back poinsettias now for a more compact and abundant

flowering result for a winter display.

GARDENS & LAWNS• Mulching your garden in summer not only suppress the weeds that will run

rampant now but it will also protect roots from the strong hot sun. • Clear gutters of leaves and debris before the stormy wet season is in full swing.• Dengue fever is at it’s peak now. So log on to your local council or state

government website for more information on preventing disease outbreaks.• Aerate lawns and add some Searles Penetraide Re-wetting Granules after rain to

promote better water penetration for more lush green lawns for the season ahead.

VEGETABLES, HERBS & Fruit• Prune back pawpaw trees to a height where you can harvest the fruit easily.• Plant hot loving herbs like ginger, mints and coriander. • Plant pineapple heads now so it has many months to mature before winter.• To prevent anthracnose on mangoes, spray trees with Searles Mancozeb, following

the directions carefully.• Plant artichoke, beetroot, capsicum, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage,

cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, pumpkin, radish, shallots, spring onion and tomato.

Cannas stand up to the extremes, including heat and waterlogging and bring a festive atmosphere to the garden. They actually prefer slightly heavier soils with good moisture retention. Now is an ideal time to divide and replant them in full sun. Cut them back in winter. Great for planting in damp areas and hard to grow spots.

FLOWERS & FRUIT TREES• Prune back grevilleas and bottlebrushes that have

finished flowering.• Salvias are looking great now and there is a wide

variety of plant styles in garden centres to choose from.

• Plant ageratum, alyssum, cineraria, cleome, cyclamen, forget-me-not, Iceland poppy, lobelia, lupin, marigold, pansy, petunia, phlox, primula, stock, verbena, wallflower and zinnia.

• Prune spring flowering perennials to promote a new flush of growth and a bushier habit.

• Agapanthus are flowering now. Visit your local garden centre to see all the different varieties available, ranging from whites, purples to black and compact varieties to long stem traditional ones. So many to choose from!

VEGETABLES & HERBS• Plant basil, chives, coriander, lemongrass,

marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, tarragon and thyme.

• Plant beans, beetroot, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, cucumber, English spinach, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, onion, parsnip, pumpkin, radish, silver beet, spring squash, swede, sweet corn, tomato, turnip and zucchini.

GARDENS & LAWNS• Kill or pull out weeds before they set seed. This

stops the breeding cycle.• Remove dead trees and prune back dead

branches before the storm season hits to reduce property damage.

Great time in plant basil now. Basil grows quickly to seed. Pinch out the tops of the plant before seed heads develop.

‘Tropicanna’

Caterpillars are out in force. Control by hand picking them off or spray them with Searles Bug Beater.

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GARDENS• If you are planting seeds in summer, make sure you don’t let the soil dry

out and they don’t get sunburnt.

VEGETABLES & FRUIT• Plant beans (dwarf and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, capsicum,

carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, chilli, Chinese cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, okra, parsnip, potato (tubers), radish, rhubarb (crowns), shallots, silver beet, spring onion, sweet corn, sweet potato and zucchini.

• Your blueberry bushes should be abundant with fruit now. Harvest fruit when it turns to a deep dark blue colour and the fruit easily comes off the tree with a light twist with the hand. When berries are in season they are irresistibly juicy and a must to pick, but beware of the birds.

FLOWERS• Watch out for aphids that flourish this time of year on roses, ornamentals

and indoor plants. Control by spraying Searles Bug Beater. • Always water roses directly near the root zone and not over the foliage

and flowers. This will reduce fungal problems. Consider installing a dripper water system so your roses and garden plants use water effectively and is delivered straight to the roots.

• Plant ageratum, alyssum, boronia, calceolaria, cleome, cyclamen, Iceland poppy, linaria, malope, marigold, pansy, schizanthus, stock, verbena, vinca, viola and wallflower.

FLOWERS & FRUIT TREES• You will see a flush of blooms from gardenias in

December. They make beautiful specimens for informal hedges and classic style gardens. Plant in a frost free area and well composted soil.

• Watch your gardenias for signs of iron or magnesium deficiency by yellowing in the leaves. Regular Liquid feeding with Searles Azalea, Camellia and Gardenia Plant Food will give gardenias all the right nutrients for correcting these deficiencies over time.

• Pelargonium (Geranium) are flowering now. They are perfect planted in pots and window boxes in a full sun position.

VEGETABLES & HERBS• Make sure while pumpkins are developing to keep

them off the soil by mulching with sugar cane mulch and water regularly for tasty produce later in the season.

• Be fruit fly vigilant by setting Searles Fruit Fly Traps throughout vegetable patches and fruit trees.

• Keep your plants efficient in the up-take of water by mixing into the soil some water crystals before planting.

Banksia Roller Coaster™ provides any seaside landscape with the perfect groundcover. Silver-backed leaves on stout strong stems flicker like wave tops in the wind. From late summer to early spring lemon brushes stand up to entice the honeyeaters. Plant in full sun with good drainage. Tolerant of most soils. Grow it on banks, over retaining walls, or amongst large rock outcrops, wherever you want a bold statement. It’s frost hardy too so an inland garden will also benefit. An occasional clip back is all the maintenance it needs. 50cm-100cm H.

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GARDENS & LAWNS• Mulch, mulch and mulch. Apply mulch approximately

5-7mm thick to keep the roots cool and weeds at bay.• Watch out for army worm and control with Searles Dead

Grub. Move vulnerable pot plants into the shade until the hottest part of summer passes.

VEGETABLE, HERBS & FRUIT TREES• Don’t let vegetables and tomatoes dry out. Water regularly

during the dry weather.• Plant rosella seedlings now to add some sparkle in the

garden.• Protect developing fruit from birds with bird friendly netting.• Protect developing pumpkins and watermelons by placing

them on a bed of straw.

FLOWERS• Succulents are ideal plants for the summer’s

heat. Plant different varieties of succulents together in a large pot for a stunning patio display. Use Cacti & Succulent Mix for best results and give them a deep watering once planted.

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