Here is as an update on preparations for the Deakin Floriade display. Note the revised timings. If you can help, could you complete the form at the link https://forms.gle/Eevx51teGGTwRyDd9
Our allocation of 5600 bulbs and 5600 annuals: enough for approx 140 square will become available next week which is earlier than we anticipated.
- Sun 14th May at 10 30 raking of mulch, leaves and weeds and take to the tip.
- Thu 18 May – the first delivery of topsoil will occur in the morning courtesy of Terry Fox Landscapes, IgA and
Double Shot. GRW to manage. - Fri 19th May at 1130, collection of bulbs and annuals and delivery to John Bell’s carport by GRW
- Fri 19th May 1300h, Fitness First will begin digging the beds. Extra help and tools are needed. GRW and Jason (FF) were present.
- Sat 20th further digging and extraction of last year’s bulbs. Scouts will plant them at the McGregor Street site. Robin Miller is in charge. Scout leader Janelle Tennent
- Sun 21st, 1400 planting of bulbs begins. John Bell and GRW
- Mid-week delivery of more soil if required.
- Sat 27th from 1030h planting of the remainder of bulbs and over the planting of annuals – John Bell
- Sun 28th placement of protective nets. – John Bell
To achieve the high impact of visual displays Floriade recommends a planting density of approximately 40 bulbs per square meter, layered with annuals over the top, also at 40 plants per square meter.
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Some of the brilliant display is on our website at
Flowers looking better with every day – Deakin Residents Association