Take a moment to check out these timely tips for November.
While we can still get out into the garden, why not do some things now to make life easier in the spring? Remove all dead vegetable and annual plants and trim back perennials (wait until early spring to cut back butterfly bush and ornamental grasses). Prepare soil for early spring planting of crops such as peas, carrots, broccoli, etc. by incorporating organic material. Have the pH of the soil tested and add lime or sulfur accordingly. VanPutte’s will do a free pH test for you: just bring in a soil sample (a 1 lb. coffee can filled to the top is ideal) and the results will be ready within just a few minutes. Take care not to touch the soil with your bare hands – this can alter the results – use a garden tool.
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OTHER ESSENTIAL INFO:
* Apply winterizer to your turf. VanPutte’s has it with or without weed killer.
* If you still have flowering bulbs hanging around plant them now!
* Apply Wilt–Proof to broadleaf evergreens such as rhododendrons, azaleas, boxwood, laurel, holly, etc. while temperatures are above freezing. Make sure to cover both upper and lower surfaces of the foliage.
* Continue to water fall plantings, however less often at this time of year.
* Store pesticides properly – where they will not freeze.
* Drain sprinkler systems and put away hoses for the winter.
* Increase humidity for houseplants now that we are into the heating season.
* DON’T FORGET OUR FEATHERED FRIENDS. VANPUTTE’S HAS ALL OF YOUR BIRDFEEDING NEEDS .
