85089 Hwy 101 S Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8522 honeymannursery@charter.net
What Should I do to get ready for fall
●Plant trees & shrubs let winter rains give them a head start for next spring
●Rake up leaves use for compost unless diseased then discard in the landfill
●Add compost or mulch to beds
●Cut back perennials
●Plant fall vegetables
●bring in hanging baskets for winter storage (geraniums & fuchsias)
●Plant Spring blooming bulbs (daffodils, crocus & tulips)
●Plant cover crop in vegetable garden (crimson clover or vetch)
●Put lawn furniture up for winter
●when done using lawn tools for the year, coat clippers, hoes, rakes, shovels with some type of oil (paraffinic or Wesson oil) keep them from rusting
●Apply lime to lawns to control moss
●Fertilize tress & shrubs with a balanced food (11-15-11) OR
●Fertilize trees & shrubs with an all purpose organic fertilizer (Down to Earth)
●Take cuttings of some of your favorite plants (we carry seedling mix, rootone and heating mats
●Bait for slugs (sluggo pet friendly)
●Cover Asparagus and rhubarb with a mulch of manure or organic material
●dig up and divide Rhubarb if it’s been planted for over 4 years
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