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January
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| Trees and Shrubs:
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- If you are planning to add a tree or a choice shrub or two to
your landscape, now is the time to get those guys in the ground.
By getting these larger rooted plants in the ground now, they
will be more established by the coming heat of summer. It is the
perfect time to plant an antique rose.
- · If you are planning to prune any of your trees this year,
now is the time. Pruning paint is not needed, as the harmful insects
are dormant. Remember to leave the branch collar intact. If your
in an area where Oak Wilt is a problem, be sure to clean you tools
between trees with a dilute Clorox solution.
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| Perennials: |
- Most perennials are not going to be available at this time of
year. The growers simply do not have them ready for sale. If you
have not done so yet, you can prune back those perennials that
have gone dormant over the winter. Wait to prune those perennials
that are semi-evergreen, such as Salvia Greggii, as you don't
want them to start their spring re-growth until spring!
- Ornamental grasses, on the other hand, can go in now. You will
find them in the nursery, with their brown winter look. But this
winter 'dead' look is part of the charm of ornamental grasses.
- Evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous vines can be planted
now. Try Star Jasmine, Crossvine, or Wisteria.
- Now is a good time to move any perennials that need to find
a new home. Have the new hole or pot ready, and carefully dig
them out and move them. Soak the roots of the plant with seaweed
after moving to help them take the transplant shock.
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| Vegetable Garden: |
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· You can plant the following
vegetable plants this month.
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-Asparagus
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-Collard Greens
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-Beets
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-Kohlrabi
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-Broccoli
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-Onion plants
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-Brussels Sprouts
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-Irish Potatoes
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-Cabbage
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-Spinach
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-Swiss Chard
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-Turnip Greens
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-Strawberries
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| Miscellaneous: |
- Now is a great time to do your planning for your newly designed
spring flowerbeds. You can work the new beds while it is cool
and by amending the soil now, you give it time to mellow and loosen
before your spring planting dates. Do not mulch now, let the sun
warm the soil until after you plant in the spring.
- If you need help in designing your new flowerbeds, now is a
great time to get quality one-on-one personal help from the staff
here at the nursery while it is still slow. Those beautiful spring
days can get quite hectic!
- If your fruit trees had a scale problem last year, now is the
time to spray them with dormant oil. Be sure to spray them before
bud break in the spring.
- Clean those tools and find your gloves. Spring is just around
the corner!
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