Hygeia Garden Information
Hygeia recognises the need for advice and informative tips for gardeners. We have compiled this handy list to help make your garden a more beautiful and enjoyable place.Lawn Care
To ensure a full and vibrant lawn, you must feed it regularly and mow it often. Mowing a lawn keeps it firm and contained. You must ensure that the blade is kept at the correct height, not too short to stop growth but not too high also, as then you will be cutting it far too often.
During early Spring and Summer, use Hygeia Lawn Feed, Weed & Mosskiller to strengthen your lawn. Its triple action kills weeds, controls moss and feeds your lawn all in one. It is vital to feed your lawn inorder to get that lush green colour and keep the grass healthy.
Moss control is an important issue in lawns. Mosgo Lawn & Turf Mosskiller or Mosgo Lawn Moss Control will help you to control the growth of moss in your lawn.
Weeds can be a major problem for all gardeners especially clovers and other weeds that grow in the lawn. It is important that you apply a weedkiller regularly throughout the growing season to control the growth of weeds in a lawn. By using Hytrol Clover Lawn Weedkiller, Hytrol Lawn Weedkiller or Hytrol Dandelion & Daisy Weedkiller,you can effectively control weeds in your lawn, leaving you to relax and enjoy the rewards of a soft, lush and green lawn.
Many gardeners fear the damage that a harsh winter can do to their lawns. Frost can damage grass especially if it is walked on. Hygeia has developed a product that prepares your lawn for the winter. Hygeia Autumn Lawn Feed has a 4 way action that improves lawn micro flora, strengthens the roots, feeds the grass and prepares the grass for winter. When applied correctly in Autumn before the cold weather sets in, it will strengthen your lawn.
Planting
Getting the right information on the plant or tree that you are going to plant is vital to ensure the plant survives. Ask your local garden centre or supplier for some information on the specific plant or tree.Here are the basics:
- Add some Hygeia Slow Release Fertiliser when planting.
- Water well before and after planting especially if it is very dry.
- If you are planting a tree, they will require stability so plant the tree after you have driven in the wooden stake to support the tree.
- Clear any weeds from around the plant or tree as these will be in competition with your new plant. You need to give it the best start that you can to ensure its survival.
- Aftercare is most important.
- Check on the plant/tree regularly to see if it needs more water or use one of Hygeia’s range of fertilisers.
Pest Control
A whole array of pests can destroy your garden and indeed invade your home. Pest such as ants, slugs, green fly, garden caterpillars and other harmful insects can have disastrous effects on plants. While rodents can infest your home, shed or garage. Hygeia has created and developed innovative products that can control the threat of mice and rats in your home, garden or shed. New Roded Rat & Mouse Killer is highly palatable to rodents and can be used indoors or outdoors. It can be used in wet or dry conditions. Mouse traps can also be effective but keep them out of reach of children and other animals.
Greenfly and garden caterpillars can destroy vegetable and fruit crops. It is very difficult to contain those insects. Hygeia’s Greenfly Spray is a natural pesticide that will control the presence of many common insects such as greenfly and whitefly. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. Hygeia’s Garden Caterpillar Spray can be used to control caterpillars, flea beetles and the greenfly on vegetables. It must be sprayed on affected plants at the first sign of attack. Greenflies and other bugs can decrease the growth rate of plants and crops, mottle and leave yellow stains on leaves until finally killing the plant if not protected by the gardener. Hygeia Bug Spray is a natural multi purpose insecticide that can be used indoors and outdoors on flowers, roses and house plants.
Slugs can be detrimental to plants as they can destroy foliage faster than plants can grow which can therefore kill quite large plants. Some methods for controlling slugs are generally ineffective such as crushed eggshells and coffee grounds. Hygeia has developed a product called Hygeia Slug Barrier which can be used all year round and is chemical free. Sprinkle a continuous layer around the plant you want to protect. The abrasive surface of the product will be avoided by slugs, thus creating an effective barrier around plants.
Hygeia Slug Pellets can also be used to control your slug problem. It is formulated with a special repellent to make it unattractive to pets. It should be used on soil around edible and inedible plants.
Moss & Algae Control
Moss can grow on tarmac, stone, concrete surfaces as well as slates and tiled roofs. It can be an eyesore as well as a difficult to eliminate. Moss will tend to grow wherever it can, mainly on cool damp surfaces. For tips on how to treat unsightly moss in your lawn, see the Lawn Care section.While moss can be eliminated by constant brushing of the hard surface (i.e. tarmac, stone concrete, paths, patios, slates, tiled roofs) and by scraping the moss off whenever it appears, this can be taxing and time consuming. New Mosgo controls moss on hard surfaces, (i.e. tarmac, stone concrete, paths, patios, slates, tiled roofs) is fast acting and comes in a wide range of sizes from 5 litres to a smaller 1 litre Ready-to-Use container. Apply New Mosgo under conditions of good growth of moss when rain is not expected. By using a product such as New Mosgo it will ensure the control of moss easily and effectively.
Mosgo Path & Patio Cleaner removes dirt, stains, moss and algae growth. It is a cleaning agent that can be used all year round on paths and patios.
Algae growth can cause red and green discolouration on walls and fences. This growth can become an eyesore and can quickly get out of control. It is important to manage it with a proper treatment.
Mosgo Algae Red & Green Ultra can be used all year round in mild conditions. It controls algae and lichen that cause red and green discolouration on houses. If you have a problem with algae on a wooden fence, apply Mosgo Fence Cleaner. It controls algae growth on wooden fences and leaves you with an ideal surface for painting.
Flowers & Rose Care
Flowers can truly make a garden. The colours and the aroma of flowers in full bloom during Spring and Summer can relax you as you laze in the sunshine. However, flowers do need care. If the Summer is particularly hot, watering is a must. Sprinklers controlled by a timer can help you to water your garden even if you are not there. See our Watering Range by Claber. To ensure your flowering plants receive the nutrients they deserve, use Hygeia Plant Food, a specifically balanced liquid plant food.Many people enjoy taking cuttings of their favourite flowers in the garden and decorating their homes with them. Most flowers will last between 4 – 7 days or longer depending on the type of flowers used in the arrangement and the care they receive. When you are taking cuttings of flowers from your garden, ensure that you take flowers with strong upright stems that are in good condition to maximise their lifespan.
There are over 100 species of roses. They are one of the most easily recognisable flowers in the world as many people choose them as either indoor or outdoor ornamental plants. Roses need a good quality of care to blossom fully and maintain a long lifespan. By using Hygeia Rose Food, a balanced blend of nutrients for roses, it will ensure that your rose plant becomes strengthened and maximises its growth potential. Use the product during growing season for best results.
Useful Garden Tools
Some tools are essential in the garden; even the obvious ones such as a shovel, spade, wheelbarrow, etc. but for the minor jobs, a trowel can be used. Garden shears and clippers are very helpful when pruning shrubs but take the correct care when using such a tool.To ensure your safety in the garden, please ensure that you wear proper garden gloves at all times.
When spraying weeds with a weedkiller, it is important to use a good quality sprayer. Hygeia has a large range of Sprayers by Matabi for every type of job and every type of size. Watering cans can be useful for potted plants and flower
beds as well. A good quality hose for larger jobs can really speed things up in the garden if you haven’t a lot of time to
water your plants. (See our Watering Range by Claber).
