Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Garden notes on dahlias gladioli onions and soil work

Garden guidance outlines timing for preparing soil for dahlias and gladioli. It discusses digging deep for onions with bone meal and superphosphate, green manures, straw, cowpeas, and timing of fertiliser applications. It also covers ground preparation for gladioli including compost, gravel, and moisture considerations.