The following tips on gardening may be useful. They are the product of Paton's one hundred years of experience in working with Australian gardeners and commercial growers.
| Azalea & Camellia Food |
Azaleas, Camellias, Daphnes & Gardenias |
Aug - Oct
Dec - Mar |
Young plants 25-50g/m2, 3-4 times per year.
Established shrubs 50-75g/m2, 3-4 times per year. |
| Banana Special |
Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit trees |
Before sowing
Oct - Dec - Mar
Oct - Dec - Mar |
50-100g/m2
25-50g/m2
25-50g/m2 |
| Blood & Bone |
Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit trees |
Before sowing
Before planting
Before planting |
75-100g/m2
50-75g/m2
75-100g/m2 |
| Blood & Bone Plus K |
General purpose garden fertilizer for flowering and/or fruiting plants |
Jul / Aug / Sept
Jan / Feb / Mar |
Refer to brochure for more specific advice. |
| Citrus Food |
Ideal for all types of citrus. |
Aug, Oct, Dec, Mar |
Young trees 50-75g/m2, 3-4 times per year.
Established trees 100-150g/m2, 3-4 times per year. |
| Hibiscus Food |
Specially formulated for Hibiscus. |
Aug - Oct
Dec - Mar |
Young shrubs 50-75g/m2, 3-4 times per year.
Established shrubs 100-150g/m2, 3-4 times per year. |
| No. 17 Lawn Food |
Lawns: Kikuyu, Couch |
Aug / Sept, Jan / Feb and again in March |
25-40g/m2
25-40g/m2 |
| No. 17 Plus Lawn Food |
Lawns: Kikuyu, Couch |
Aug / Sept, Jan / Feb and again in March |
25-40g/m2
25-40g/m2 |
| Native Plant Food |
Banksias, Bottlebrush
Grevilleas Waratahs |
Aug / Sept
January
April |
50-75g/m2
75-100g/m2
75-100g/m2 |
| Natural Gypsum |
For loosening heavy or clay soil. Will improve water penetration and drainage. |
Anytime |
Refer to brochure for more specific advice. |
| Rose Food |
Ideal for Standards
Floribunda Miniature & Climbing |
July
Jan - Feb |
Young 50-75g/m2
Mature 100-150g/m2
60-130g/m2 |
| Weeder Feeder |
For control of broadleaf weeds in Spring. |
July
Jan - Feb |
Young 50-75g/m2
Mature 100-150g/m2
60-130g/m2 |
