November 2019

Gradually cut back on watering as the temperature goes down.
Water lawns and gardens once a week.
Water established trees, slowly and deeply, once a month.
Water fruit trees once a week.
Water shrubs once a week.
Water annuals, perennials and assorted plants in containers once a week depending on pot size and temperature.
As always, new plantings will require more water the first year.
Winterize sprinkler systems as needed and reset timers to once a week.

Fertilize cool-season container gardens with a high-phosphorus blooming formula monthly for continuous blooms throughout the winter.
Fertilize your cool-season vegetables with a good organic vegetable food.

Plant or refresh your containers with cool-season annuals, such as pansies, mums, ornamental kale, perennials and small shrubs. Remember the saying, “Thriller, Filler and Spiller!”
Plant trees and shrubs now so they will establish good roots during winter.
Clean waterfall, ponds and fountains for winter. Set pond plants deeper in pond to prevent freezing.
Plant Amaryllis and Paperwhite bulbs for indoor holiday flowering. Decorate with poinsettias and Christmas cactus later in the month.
Leave foliage on perennials as it will protect the roots during winter.

Bring samples of insects or damaged plants in plastic bags to our pharmacy area for solutions. (We can also identify plants for you!)
Rake leaves especially on lawns. Wet leaves can block light and increase the chance of disease.

Protect cool-season vegetables such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, lettuce and spinach in cold frames or with frost cloth.

Clean and winterize gardening tools and store for the winter.
Stop by Saturday, November 23^rd for our annual Christmas Open House! We’ll have big savings and sweet treats!