Think of fall as a fresh start for next spring
This is the month in Ontario when we begin to put our gardens to bed.
Often it's overwhelming to know where to begin with your fall garden cleanup. I start by looking at my garbage calendar to find the weeks when yard and garden waste will be picked up in my neighborhood.
The calendar gives me a deadline to have my entire waste ready to go.
I've created a list to help me keep on track:
Pull out annuals killed by frost.
Continue to water trees and perennials until the ground freezes.
Plant garlic for a spring harvest.
Pot up herbs for indoor growth.
Plant amaryllis bulbs for Christmas colour.
Drench plants, both leaves and soil, before being brought inside after a season outdoors with a soap solution to eliminate bugs.
Save seed for next year.
Store clay and terra cotta containers in a dry protected area such as a shed or garage to prevent freezing and cracking.
Continue to remove weeds to prevent seeds, insects and diseases from overwintering.
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Lilly Rabalais: It's time for some plant shopping Lilly Rabalais: It's time for some plant shoppingThey also have some new low-growing gladiolas which are called Glamini Gladiolus. They come in many colors and excellent for borders and pots. and more » |
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NORTH COAST GARDENING: Time to make the garden sparkle Late winter is a good time to plant agapanthus, amaryllis, callas, cannas, gladiolus and lilies. Start tuberous begonias indoors in a warm, sunny spot and |
Travel feedback of the week: January 30 - February 5
I remember the world's best sunsets and the hummingbirds in my garden most of all. If I won the lottery tomorrow I'd be on the first flight back,
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Tom MacCubbin IN THE GARDEN Bulbs: African iris, Asiatic lily, amaryllis, blackberry lily, blood lily, bulbine, caladium, canna, crinum, day lily, gladiolus, gloriosa lily, and more » |
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Your garden: Plant your winter greens by mid January Gladioli are summer-flowering plants, equally attractive in the vase or garden bed, whether in a mixed colour group or single variety. |
