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Kiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:
Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the … View moreKiwis love their Suzukis and Suzuki love making it affordable to own a new one. We’ve cut the prices on these amazing cars, starting from $16,990+orc:
Save $2000 on the funky Ignis super-compact SUV.
Save $2,000 on the stylish Baleno with outstanding fuel economy.
Save $2,000 on the roomy S-Cross with 5-star safety and all the technology you’ll need.
Plus all new Suzukis come with a 5-year warranty and roadside assistance package. Conditions apply.
Find a Suzuki dealer near you today. Find out why for the fourth year Suzuki has been rated No.1 in the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Survey.
Weed mat is used extensively as a weed suppressor in gardening and landscaping and is often covered with a load of gravel, bark chips or compost mulch.
Gardeners who don't know any better alternative, (me included at one stage) will spend a lot of money on weed mat - fabric or polythene, … View moreWeed mat is used extensively as a weed suppressor in gardening and landscaping and is often covered with a load of gravel, bark chips or compost mulch.
Gardeners who don't know any better alternative, (me included at one stage) will spend a lot of money on weed mat - fabric or polythene, pegs, and a chiropractor after folding and laying it! Then, on goes the mulch or the gravel or bark chips and there you go - no weeds, ever!
This, unfortunately is not the case, using weed mat is ineffective in landscaping . It will end up causing you extra work and is harmful to the health of your garden and our environment as a whole.
WHY?
Weed mat is a temporary fix at best. The roots of the trees will push it up and allow light to penetrate it, thus allowing weeds to thrive. Bulbs, general growth of plants and harsh weather will have your smooth, uninterrupted level bed looking like a toddler's bed in the morning.
Weed mat will only work for a short amount of time until enough dust and dirt has accumulated and enough of your ground cover has broken down over the weed mat. Then it is the perfect environment for weeds to start germinating above the weed mat.
Their roots will grow into the fabric making them hard to remove and providing a perfect environment for weed seeds. The moisture that your soil needs to retain over the seasons is run off from the weedmat and not going to the correct plant, it is also watering the weeds.
After laying your weed mat and covering it with your chosen cover, you are creating and impermeable barrier to your soil. This destroys your soil as it is physically separated from any organic matter or nutrients that would normally break down over time, into the soil and increase the amount of microorganisms and nutrients need to provide healthy nutrient rich soil.
The Mulch that is placed on top of the weed mat needs to come into contact with the soil. It is a waste of time putting a layer down and then mulching on top of that. Your soil becomes sour and no worms will want to live in such an inhospitable environment.
The overall health of your soil will decline, get more compacted and lose nutrients. It will not hold water well and as a result your whole garden environment, including your plants, will suffer.
WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE?
If you want your plants to thrive and your soil to become nutrient rich and feed your plants, you need to apply at least 10 cm of compost mulch to your garden- letting the tree roots breathe and not putting it right up to a tree. Mulch does a fantastic job of suppressing weeds and feeding your soil so if your ph and nutrients are right- you should have a lot less weeds to pull. It can be applied in any season as it provides shelter and warmth in the winter, while rotting down to give you a lovely spring garden, prepares the soil in Autumn for the winter, Is nice for putting down in the spring for a fresh look and essential in the summer for moisture retention and burning.
So if you need to mulch with premium compost mulch, the best people to see are Masterton Mulch who provide weed free, organic, compost mulch which is lovely. There are two blends, one is very aromatic and is good for an average size garden and a commercial mulch which is a lot darker in colour and a heavier grade.
Call us today for your compost mulch and put your garden to bed until spring!
www.mastertonmulch.co.nz...
Isabella McClymont leads a brilliant cast in Limelight Theatre Company’s Nell Gwynn a thoroughly bawdy, rollicking comedy celebrating King Charles II’s most celebrated mistress.
Alongside McClymont is a stellar cast of Greg Webb, Stefan van Trigt, Bronwyn Steffert, Andrew Fawcett, Andrea and … View moreIsabella McClymont leads a brilliant cast in Limelight Theatre Company’s Nell Gwynn a thoroughly bawdy, rollicking comedy celebrating King Charles II’s most celebrated mistress.
Alongside McClymont is a stellar cast of Greg Webb, Stefan van Trigt, Bronwyn Steffert, Andrew Fawcett, Andrea and Martin Kidd, Rita Ann Penhale-Cashmore, Jo Crimp, Brier D’Arcy, Egan Tearle, Bernard Vose, Ron Bywater, Rachel Norman, Laura Fawcett, Ashley Taylor and Hayden Tankersly.
Musicians lead by Peter Totman (piano), bring composer, Nigel Hess’s music to life along with Jo Bentley and members of the Carterton Community Choir who provide a wonderful soundscape for choreographer, Jenny Tyer’s riotous, high energy dances.
Written by Jessica Swale and directed by Lynn Bushell, Nell Gwynn was winner of Britain’s 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy.
For more up to the minute information check out Limelight Theatre, Carterton’s website or facebook page.
Nell Gywnn is a community theatre production which runs from 13th – 22nd June at Carterton Events Centre. Enjoy a great night’s entertainment and buy your tickets now from Eventfinda, iSites and Carterton Event Centre.
Hi Neighbours!
The June edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out what is in the budget for older New Zealanders.
We also find out more about Enduring Power of Attorney and why you need one. … View moreHi Neighbours!
The June edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out what is in the budget for older New Zealanders.
We also find out more about Enduring Power of Attorney and why you need one. We also have special discounts on setting up an EPA for SuperGold Card holders.
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Tidy 3brm home available for a six month rental. Heat pump - walk to town ( no garage ) Ideal for a couple building their home $430 per week.
References required. Call owner ( not me ) 021 047 2818
The wife of a tramper who has been missing in the Tararua Range for several days is not giving up h…
This month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in … View moreThis month we’re rolling up our sleeves, putting up our hands, and saying ‘YES’ to giving our time and skills to projects that make Aotearoa a better place to live.
As a mostly volunteer led organisation, our members know first hand the value and impact that a single volunteer can make in our communities. Imagine then how much can be achieved when several volunteers or even an entire street or neighbourhood decide to work together to achieve the same goal!
Whether you plan to coordinate your own volunteer driven activity, take part in one that’s already been setup, participate in National Volunteer Week (16-22 June), or simply show your own volunteers some extra love this month, know that every bit of effort to give back is a priceless investment in all of our futures.
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Let us know how you’re getting involved this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZgetinvolved
Looking for an old door ( any size) to use on a decommissioned water tank.
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