OUR BULB HUNT
SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH
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pumpkins, gourds, and
corn
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mums and bulbs
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SEASONAL TIPS
 Spray
your Evergreens with Wilt-pruf now so they can retain moisture in their
needles throughout the winter. Wilt-pruf is and anti-dessicant, a natural
needle guard. It makes a huge difference as our managers at our nursery in
Windy Wyoming will testify to.
Continue
Planting Bulbs
Continue
planting Trees, Shrubs and Perennials that have been at elevation. Do Not
Plant anything that has been in a greenhouse, it will freeze.
Fall Clean up
time. Don’t cut your perennials and wildflowers back too far. A little bit
of foliage goes a long way in protecting against frost damage.
Get your Vole
Repellent down to protect your lawn this winter against those pesky
burrowing, grass root eating rodents. There are three suggestions. Of
course, nothing is full proof but these have all been known to
succeed: *Milorganite *Terrachlor *Liquid Mole and Gopher
Repellent
Repellex for
Deer and other furry beings. Trees and Shrubs use Spray or Tablets.
Gypsum and
Compost ! Yards and Gardens
Put gypsum
down on devil’s Strips and areas close to heavy salt from winter road
crews.
A Great time
to plant Wildflower seed in between Snowstorms- As long as your soil has
been prepared and is ready for planting.
Seed ‘Native
Type’ Grass and Dryland Pasture mixes now in areas that won’t be irrigated
next season.
Plant
Paperwhite bulbs around Halloween for Blooms at Thanksgiving.
MONTHLY SPECIALS
20th Annual Fall Sale Now in
Progress - Come in and see what treasures we have left!
ONE free bag of Bonemeal or Bulb Food with
your bulb purchase when you mention you saw this offer on the website.
6th Annual Fall Bulb Hunt to be
held Saturday October 5th RAIN, SNOW, or SHINE!
ORGANIC LESSONS
MULCHING
By mulching your garden now
you provide an additional protective layer for your plants from the cold.
Simply spread an even layer of soil pep, compost ,or even bark around the
planted areas the thicker the layer, the better. When mulching the larger
plants you can mound it around the base. Mulch also helps retain moisture
and will work itself into the soil over time, improving the overall
growing conditions. Three inches of mulch is optimal as it can prevent
many weeds from growing next year.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM:
Your sprinklers have already been blown out for the season and we have not
had any precipitation . . . Your soil is Really DRY. .
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COMMENT:
Hand water or run your sprinklers and plan to have your sprinklers blown
out again - call immediately to get on the list for a second blow out.
Specify you understand you have to pay to re-do. It is worth it to send
your yard into winter wet. Don’t let it Freeze Dry.
SYMPTOM:
Your ‘dead’ Wildflowers are driving you crazy. . .
COMMENT:
Try to live with it. The seeds need to scatter naturally, and, again, the
plants prefer the foliar protection.
SYMPTOM:
Your Spruce looked yellowish all summer. . .
COMMENT:
Get some Iron in your soil. It won’t hurt to put it down in the fall in a
granular form of chelated iron.
Call (435) 649-1363
with any questions or - check in weekly to see for yourself!
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MONTHLY ARTICLE
Fall Clean-up
by : Russ Richard
 As
the days get shorter and temperatures cool , the plants replace the
chlorophyll in their leaves with sugars , yielding the spectacular fall
foliage we enjoy so much. Since it was such a long , hot, dry, summer many
of the plants that surround us in our gardens could use a little help. The
drought we experienced this year has left much of the vegetation in a
state of stress, wondering if it really wants to survive in our harsh,
high mountain desert climate. With a little bit of work we can help turn
things around and get our essential green friends back on the right
track.
FERTILIZING
When we think about preparing ourselves for the long epic winter we’ve
been waiting for, we should also consider the same for our gardens. By
doing so, the plants will spend their energy more efficiently and will
flourish to a higher level in the springtime and throughout the following
season. Ironically, as we concentrate on the lower half of our bodies to
get us down that big long ski run this winter, it is the lower half of the
plant’s structure that is so important in it’s survival. Amazingly all the
energy is transferred from the leaves to the roots which will actively
grow for two to three weeks after the beautiful foliage has landed on the
ground. A Fall fertilizing around the garden will enhance this energy
transfer and greatly improve the plant’s growing conditions for the next
year. Most newer plantings and unestablished vegetation will benefit
from a fall application of “Rootstarter” or any other root-specific
fertilizer. Rootstarter is a liquid which is mixed with water and easily
applied around the base or drip line of the plant. With our short growing
season, it is important to encourage as much root growth as possible and
to get the plant “established”. Not until a plant can support itself
without any outside help is it truly considered established. In our
climate it can take years for a plant to achieve this and the fall
fertilizing is an important factor.
Rootstarter
applications are recommended once a month, June through September, for the
first two years after a perennial, shrub or tree has been transplanted.
It should be applied prior to leaf drop in order to prevent the roots
from growing too late into the winter. Additionally, “Soil Acidifier” may
be added to any rootstarter application to further enhance the growing
conditions and lower our typically high, alkaline pH. Other fertilizers
may also be used at this time. Many people use general purpose
fertilizers throughout their yards on everything from the trees to the
lawn. Putting these fertilizers down in the fall will use the natural
moisture from the snowmelt to leach into the soil and will therefore be
readily available to the plant early in the Spring. Tree cuttings and
leaves are the best natural fertilizer available for your plants If you
have the option of leaving them around the base of the plant or using them
as a mulch, do so.
“Winterizer”
fertilizers are available for lawns also. They encourage vigorous root
growth until the ground freezes and are still present in the Spring to
continue feeding the roots.
PRUNING
Almost
all perennials and some shrubs will benefit greatly from being pruned in
the late fall. When cutting back perennials, wait till they’ve died back
all the way to the ground, then cut them approximately two to three inches
above the ground. This can be achieved with pruners, shears, or in some
cases a weed-wacker, depending on your situation. Pruning back your
perennials will yield a larger plant with a stronger root system .
Many hybridized, non-hardy roses are found throughout Park City and the
surrounding area. They produce considerably more flowers than the wilder
varieties and also bloom for a longer time, but have a harder time
wintering over. You can improve your chances of seeing them next year by
pruning and insulating them. First, prune them back to a height of 18
inches above the ground, then place a rose collar around the base, and
then fill it with soil pep or mulch.
If you have any larger trees that might have dangerous or dead limbs, it’s
advisable to cut them now before the snow loads and heavy winds have a
chance to break them.
SPRINKLER SYSTEM
All
sprinkler systems should be shut down, drained, and blown out with a high
capacity compressor. This will prevent the pipes from freezing should any
water remain in the lines and ensure against contamination of the potable
water source. There is no immediate hurry to get this done for your garden
is better off being wet when the ground finally freezes and that doesn’t
usually happen until mid November.
RODENT AND DEER PROBLEMS
Many
of us enjoy seeing the deer, elk, and occasional moose, and the little
critters that wander into the garden but would rather they feed themselves
somewhere else. There are several products available to control these
pests and they need to be applied on regular intervals. The list includes; Ropel, Deer Away, Mole Go, This One Works, and Reppelex.
If
you’ve had problems with rodents burrowing through your lawn in the
wintertime you can apply Terrachlor to the lawn just before the snow seems
like its here for the duration. It is actually a fungicide that contains
an ingredient that moles, voles, and mice detest. It is in powder form
and should be applied more heavily around the perimeter and lightly on the
interior of the desired area.
FALL COLORS
Now
is the time to extend the color season a little further with mums, asters,
coneflowers, blackeyed susan, autumn joy sedum, and hollyhocks. These will
give some added color ,can survive some snowfall, and will last until the
heavy frost sets in.
SPRING COLORS
Planting
bulbs now for the early Spring season always pays off while you’re waiting
for the perennials to show their faces. Tulip, Narcissus, Daffodils,
Anemones, Frittilaria, Allium are all favorites and can be planted when
the temperatures cool off in the late fall before the snow falls. Planting
the bulbs in groups will ease the planting process and emphasize the
color. Because of our clay soil and late Spring it is recommended to plant
the bulbs approximately ½ as deep as the grower indicates. Use Bulb Food
or Bone Meal and be sure to add some soil pep or compost to lighten the
soil. If you have any problems with rodents or deer in your yard, spraying
or soaking the bulbs in Ropel or Deer Away is advised.
PLANT OF THE MONTH
Black Chokeberry
Aronia Melanocarpa
Zone
3
Black
Chokeberry is a little known shrub with a lot of Fall Interest. It
tolerates cold, hot, dry, wet, poor soil conditions and wind. It has a
suckering habit to about 10'tall and 4-6' wide.
It
has gorgeous reddish orange fall color and produces a black berry that
birds love.
Sometimes
you can’t really describe a shrub and do it justice. This is a great plant
for our area.
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