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Tatura Area Community Bulletin
Gv Tree Group Plan Your Planting
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Windbreaks and shelter belts are protection for your livestock and create habitat for native birds as well as improving the aesthetics of your property.
To do it well it is important to plan your planting and now is the perfect time to start. As the saying goes, ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’.
Site selection: Which direction do your cold winds come from? The hot afternoon sun will be on the west so keep that in mind for shade. Can I use existing fences? Overhead powerlines need to be avoided as well as subsurface infrastructure.
Weed control: Weeds grow quickly and take away valuable water and nutrients.
Options can include cultivating, slashing, weed matting and herbicides (always follow directions).
Deep ripping: This is especially important on heavy soils or soil with a clay subsurface. Ripping helps young tube stock develop a robust deep root system which improves survival over summer. Ripping also helps soil to absorb welcome rain.
Mounding: This may be needed for low lying areas prone to waterlogging.
Pest Control: If you have rabbits or hares in your area then tree guards are essential. Fencing: Some of our customers come back to buy more plants after their cattle have devoured or trampled their plants. Fencing is essential.
Water: young trees will benefit greatly from a drink during dry spells for the first two years. Remember to plant only enough trees that you know you can manage to water over the summer months.
Good luck with your plans.
We are now open for sales Tuesday mornings at 6 Kerford Street Tatura.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Happy planting! - Deb
Pasta Bolognaise
Easy Pasta Bolognaise
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 can Diced Tomatoes
1/2 kg Beef Mince
1 Beef Stock Cube
1 large Onion
1 cup Water
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
2 cups Pasta
Method:
Boil pasta in water.
Fry onion in pan.
Add mince and cook until brown.
Add all other ingredients.
Bring to Boil and simmer one hour.
