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Gardeners Calendar
February
1. beginning forcers may want to try forcing various cultivars of
paperwhites.
2. make sure forced bulbs whether in the fridge, under mulch or underground are
getting plenty of water.
3. forced bulbs that show elongating growth can be transitioned into a cool
garage and then as buds show color they can come into the home.
4. continue making cutting of ornamental sweet potato vine and coleus for
favorite summer containers.
5. February is a great month for pruning back any dead growth in shrubs or perennial
beds.
6. Mulch flower beds with a layer of shredded bark before the perennials and
bulbs begin actively growing in March.
7. Make sure any early bulbs are getting plenty of water if they are actively
growing.
8. If it is too cold to run your irrigation system, water early favorites by
the bucketful with recycled water from the home.
9. place a small 1 gallon bucket under kitchen or bathroom faucets to catch
unused water and recycle it!
March
Spring is here.
Make certain that all the trees shrubs bulbs and perennials have sufficient
water in case there is little rain.\
Shred tree and shrub prunings and either compost them or use them for mulch.
Check the compost pile to see if it is moist enough. If you do not have worms
in the bin try to get some from a local fishing supply place or from a friend or
neighbor. They will add greatly to the quality of your compost.
Pick the daffodils before they dry up and share them with a friend/ They will
soon be gone anyway so enjoy them while you can.
Starting seedling for the spring garden is not too early. Cuttings from
houseplants will start quickly now for most species.
If you can find an untreated sweet potato at the grocery store put it in a
container of water so that it will send out shoots. These can be removed
and rooted for planting after the weather warms.
For additional suggestions. March Calendar
October
- Plant or repair lawns
- Plant ornamental grasses
- Cover perennial, vegetable, bulb, and strawberry beds for winter
- Plant winter- and spring-blooming bulbs
- Pre-chill tulips and hyacinths for indoor forcing
- Plant balled-and-burlapped or container fruit trees
- Cut back on feeding houseplants (do not feed dormant houseplants)
- Rake lawn to remove debris
- Sow seeds for frost-tolerant perennials
- Plant container roses
- Plant balled-and-burlapped or container trees, shrubs, and vines
- Prune fall-flowering shrubs just after bloom
- Protect tender plants from frost
02/01/2009
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