Fall 2005 Newsletter

A FEW THOUGHTS ON THE PROVERBIAL SEASON OF CHANGE

by Ann Barrett

Fall has arrived again - as it always does - with a dichotomy of crystal clear skies, freezing nights and sideways rain and snow showers. We can sit back and let it go by or we can "get in the color". After your Hike or Bike Ride, you can venture into your yard, put a little effort into it now and reap the benefits in Spring.

A few suggestions for your Autumn Gardening Schedule: Plant Roots are still actively growing in the fall so it is an excellent time to get nutrients to them.

Fertilize - Lawns, Trees, Shrubs, Flower Beds Use Winterizer, Milorganite, 16-16-8

It is also a good time to use Fertilizer Tree Stakes as the may actually dissolve with all the moisture in the soil.

Repellent - Now is the time to prevent Rodent and Deer Damage that will appear next Spring.

For Voles, Moles and Mice you may try using Milorganite on your lawn. There is a new product this year called "Liquid Fence" which comes with a 100% manufacturers guarantee - so, no risk to see how it works!

For Deer - Try Milorganite around the base of your trees, Spray with Repellex, Plant with Repellex Tablets and maybe use some type of trunk protector - for insurance, spray that too!

Wilt-pruf - Can't say it enough - To protect your Evergreens from needle desiccation over the winter - Especially in windy areas (You know who you are), you need to use this anti-desiccant, NO OPTION if you want your trees to thrive.

Gypsum - Use on your street beds where salt will be used in the winter. It helps absorb the salt before it gets to your plant roots.

Gypsum, as you probably know, absorbs alkali salts in our soils and is a great soil amendment in conjunction with compost and soil pep.

Compost and Soil Pep - Now is a good time to put a layer on any exposed soil around trees and shrubs and throughout the garden. A little bit each season makes a huge difference!

Plant Bulbs - Don't regret it in April. (We have a delightful assortment of spring blooming bulbs in stock now.)

Plant Trees and Shrubs - Mountain acclimated trees and shrubs can be planted now for the jumpstart on next season. Remember how much you needed a little more shade last summer?

Enjoy the scenery, get your feet muddy, get your fingernails dirty, contemplate something big, LIVE.

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