Story: Clean Up the Garden Easily
Episode: 7
Presenter: Bonnie-Marie Hibbs
Air Date: 26 October 2024

Bonnie demonstrates how to ready your garden for spring with enriched soil, effective mulching, and watering, capped off with the powerful 54V XR Pro Axial Blower for a clean finish.

• As spring arrives, start by loosening the soil in your garden. This vital step allows plants room to breathe and ensures that essential nutrients and water can reach their roots effectively. For flower beds and vegetable gardens, enriching the soil with compost or organic material is crucial, particularly if the soil has become depleted over time. This added nourishment helps your plants grow strong and healthy.
• Applying mulch to your garden beds is another important practice. Not only does it help conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature, but it also plays a significant role in preventing weeds from taking over your garden. Additionally, mulch acts as a protective blanket that reduces soil erosion as the weather warms up, keeping your garden more resilient.
• When it comes to watering your plants, a good rule of thumb is to do so early in the morning. Focus on watering the base of the plants to ensure that moisture reaches the roots, where it is needed most. This practice not only supports healthy growth but also minimises water loss due to evaporation.
• The 54V XR Pro Axial Blower is a popular choice among professional gardeners and landscapers. With the capability to deliver up to 760 cubic feet of air per minute, it features three speed settings: ECO mode for gentle jobs close to flower beds, STANDARD for everyday clearing tasks such as pathways and decks, and TURBO for those stubborn piles of debris or for use after slightly damp weather when debris tends to stick.
• This lightweight blower is particularly effective for accessing hard-to-reach areas, such as under hedges, in corners, or around delicate plants, where a rake simply can't go. By utilising a blower, you can tidy up your garden in minutes rather than spending hours raking and sweeping.

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