Sunday, October 2, 2011

Getting ready for Fall


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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