Tips
Tips for gardening in Warri
Practical notes from our gardeners for the weather we actually have: heat, humidity, heavy rain and a short, dusty harmattan.
Getting a garden through the rainy season
From April to October, Warri can get more rain in a week than some cities get in a month. Plants love it, until their roots start to drown.
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Keeping houseplants happy in the harmattan
The harmattan is milder in Warri than up north, but the dry air and dust still brown the tips of ferns, palms and calatheas.
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What to do when
- JanuaryHarmattan care, light watering, plant fruit trees if you can water
- MarchPrepare beds with compost before the rains
- AprilFirst rains: plant hedges, shrubs and lawns
- JunePeak rain: drainage checks, snail patrol
- AugustThe short break: prune and feed
- OctoberLast rains: take cuttings of bougainvillea and hibiscus
- DecemberHarmattan starts: pebble trays and dusting
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Questions
Quick answers
Why are my leaves turning yellow?
Most often too much water. Let the top of the soil dry before watering again, and check the pot drains.
How often should I feed plants?
Monthly in the growing months, from March to October. Hardly at all in the harmattan.
Can I bring a sick plant in?
Yes, bring it or send a photo on WhatsApp and a gardener will take a look.
Come and wander
Open every day from 8am to 6pm on Jakpa Road, Effurun. Free parking, shade, cold zobo, and staff who will tell you honestly if a plant suits your house.