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Garden Tips

November Garden Tips

Collect and store seeds for next year’s summer annuals before digging the plants up and for perennials when deadheading (removing spent flowers) Install Winter annuals Purchase and plant bulbs for next Spring – many are very water wise and will...
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October Garden Tips

The Sonoma County rain year has begun (Oct1st –Sept 30th) and the first rains are upon us. The days are growing shorter. Nights are becoming cooler. Soil temperatures are falling. Plants will need less water. From Petaluma to Santa Rosa...
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September Garden Tips

Order Spring Bulbs now to get the best selections – many are drought tolerant. Please note that some selections such as Tulips may need additional cooling for this climate zone prior to planting. Replenish mulch – hot temperatures coupled with...
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August Garden Tips

Cut back leggy growth on annuals at least one-third or more to encourage late summer re-blooming. Lightly fertilize with a low nitrogen fertilizer to encourage new growth Look for signs of pest insects and diseases and treat using “low impact”...
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June Gardening Tips

Fertilize Annuals and Perennials for early summer. Feather meal is an organic source that is high in nitrogen. Water in well after application. Clean up fallen citrus fruit and debris to prevent pests. Fertilize with a product specific for citrus....
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February Gardening Tips

Irrigation system startup and inspection Review local drought based watering restrictions Service lawn and garden equipment Sharpen blades and tools Broadleaf weed control in lawns (air temps between 65-85 degrees F) Cut back all deciduous ornamental grasses Clean/rake out evergreen...
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January Gardening Tips

Winter prune roses including removal of all leaves still hanging on stems and those on the ground which can harbor disease and insect pests. Prune shrub and tree types in a wagon wheel approach with the center open and prune...
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December Gardening Tips

Turn off irrigation system for the Winter!!! We are still in a drought emergency and our goal is to reduce water usage by 25% or more per month Winter is when bare-root fruit trees and berries are available at nurseries. ...
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November Gardening Tips

Collect seeds for next year’s supply of summer annuals before digging the plants up and for perennials when deadheading (removing spent flowers) Install Winter annuals Still time to buy and plant many different types of bulbs for next Spring’s show...
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October Gardening Tips

The days are becoming shorter.  Nights are getting cooler.  Soil temperatures are dropping.  Plants will need less water. October is one of the best planting times of the year.  Fall and winter rains will water so your irrigation system won’t...
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