October Pointers: Southern Plant and Garden To Do’s
October is planting time for many things in the South. All the way from the Virginia seaboard to the Texas plains it is considered the best time to plant daffodils.
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Bulb Planting In Full Swing In The West Coast October Garden
Gardeners are now busy with a wide variety of pleasant tasks: bulb planting is in full swing; evergreens are being set in; some of the summer bulbs are being dug
Answered: October Tips and Pointers For Northern Gardeners
Frosts, even killing frosts,- have already visited the colder parts of our northern area. Sudden killing frosts, descending while plants are still in growth or not fully ripened, are devastating.
Gardening Things To Do In October In The Northwest
Bulbs have priority in October gardening activities in the Northwest. Plant spring-blooming ones, and lift and store those that have finished their summer bloom. Cleaning up and composting, preparing for
Plant Annuals To Hide Dying Foliage In Southern Gardens
Now that we’ve finished planting daffodils, crocus, scillas, camassia, and snowdrops and enjoyed the spring beauty they will bring, we must consider these bulb plantings’ appearance when they bloom over.
Short On Time: A Reason For Native Garden Plants
Have you reached the point where you can’t devote as many hours to your garden as you would like to? Do you have other commitments which consume a major portion of
Is October A Good Time To Plant Seeds, Shrubs, Trees In Mid-South Gardens?
Something about October hires one to the woods. It is the best time to dig native ferns. Although the fronds may be dry one can still tell the kind it
Gardening Things To Do In October In The Southwest
Irrigation You can expect little rainfall in the Southwest this month, so irrigation is important. Most deciduous trees and shrubs have not yet dropped their leaves and should not be
What To Plant And Label In The Southern October Garden
We have been delighted with the gladiolus species, especially with Gladiolus tristis, which should be planted in November. It is a hardy little fellow that begins growth immediately after planting
October Gardening In The Mid-South
The tawney hues of autumn and the cooler days entice us to spend more time outside. Examine chrysanthemum stakes to make certain branches are securely fastened to withstand damaging winds