October 29, 2007

Still Time to Work in the Yard

Even though we are getting to the end of October, there are still some things that can be done in the garden. Our warm fall is giving us more time to work. So here is a list of things to be doing in the garden.

Ø Finish that garden clean up. Cut back perennials. Pull out annual flowers as the frost kills them.

Ø If you bought bulbs and did not plant them, do so now.

Ø Start holiday plants like amaryllis and paper whites. They are available in the stores now.

Ø Keep mowing the lawn. It is loving our good fall weather and is still growing.

Ø Rake the leaves and put them in the garden as a mulch.

Ø Don't forget to clean garden tools before you put them away

Look around your yard and you will probably find even more things you could work on. Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather and get out into the yard.

Posted by Sharon Yiesla at 1:51 PM | Permalink |

October 3, 2007

Don't Forget Your Summer Bulbs

As the season winds down and the temperatures start to drop, don't forget about digging and storing your summer bulbs (cannas, caladiums, elephant ears, gladiolus, etc.). Most of these will be dug around the time of the first frost and that usually occurs in October. Caladiums can be dug earlier. Cold temperatures will cause the leaves to lose color and that signals that they can be dug.

For a fact sheet on Summer Bulbs, click on the Horticulture and Environment link on the right hand side of this page. Then click on 'Fact Sheets'.

Posted by Sharon Yiesla at 2:19 PM | Permalink |