Things to do in April
Lift and divide perennials as required. Plant new acquisitions.
Rake your lawn using a spring back rake.
Slowly remove mulch from roses. Remove winter covers.
Plant shrubs, trees and hedges.
Prune roses, feed them only when active growth is present.
Transplant biennials (violas, pansies, foxglove, etc.)
Harden off and plant our pansy seedlings started in January.
Repair lawn damage with topsoil and or seed.
Plant early vegetables (peas, radishes, onions, etc.)
Check paper for Annual flower shows.
Start to feed houseplants on monthly basis. Prune and or repot overgrown plants.
Pot up canna lilies.
Harden off and move cool season crops to garden
Begin weekly inspections of plants for disease/insect problems, treat immediately.
Plant asparagus roots and onion sets
Begin monitoring for signs of disease
Re-mulch beds as required
Remove mulch from the top of flowers
Pull annual and perennial weeds as they appear
Prune deciduous trees and shrubs (except ones that flower or have running sap in spring e.g. maples, lilacs)
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April 1, 2009
March 2, 2009
Things to do in March
Increase watering of houseplants and fertilize lightly.
Prune ornamental trees and shrubs that bloom on new wood. Cut honeysuckle back to one or two main stems.
Cut thyme and lavender back to ground level.
Start compost pile.
Start tuberous begonias in pots.
Start seeds indoors for annual flowers.
Check for heaving of perennials. Gently push roots back into the ground or cover with compost.
Lift and divide perennials in late March
Remove leaves and winter debris from lawn.
Plant evergreens and conifers
Root hardwood cuttings.
Prune non stone fruit trees, grapes and raspberries. Start all purpose spray regimen.
Start cool season seeds: onions, leeks, parsley, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant and peppers.
Begin removing mulch from base of roses.
Sow salad greens and Johnny jump ups(Viola tricolor)on a south facing window.
Plant peas unless there is snow of course.
Do a walk about and check for any winter damage in the garden.
Spread a generous helping of well rotted manure around asparagus crowns and rhubard plants.
Check paper for annual garden shows.
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Night -21 partly cloudy very cold windy Wind NNW28km/h P.O.P.0%
Increase watering of houseplants and fertilize lightly.
Prune ornamental trees and shrubs that bloom on new wood. Cut honeysuckle back to one or two main stems.
Cut thyme and lavender back to ground level.
Start compost pile.
Start tuberous begonias in pots.
Start seeds indoors for annual flowers.
Check for heaving of perennials. Gently push roots back into the ground or cover with compost.
Lift and divide perennials in late March
Remove leaves and winter debris from lawn.
Plant evergreens and conifers
Root hardwood cuttings.
Prune non stone fruit trees, grapes and raspberries. Start all purpose spray regimen.
Start cool season seeds: onions, leeks, parsley, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, eggplant and peppers.
Begin removing mulch from base of roses.
Sow salad greens and Johnny jump ups(Viola tricolor)on a south facing window.
Plant peas unless there is snow of course.
Do a walk about and check for any winter damage in the garden.
Spread a generous helping of well rotted manure around asparagus crowns and rhubard plants.
Check paper for annual garden shows.
Day -16 partly sunny breezy very cold Wind N33km/h P.O.P.0%
Night -21 partly cloudy very cold windy Wind NNW28km/h P.O.P.0%
February 1, 2009
Things to do in February
Bring in branches of spring flowering trees and shrubs for forcing.
Repot and prune indoor plants.
Take geraniums out of storage, repot water well and put in well lit area.
Sow seeds for perennial flowers.
Check for winter damage to trees and shrubs. Repair as needed.
Root cuttings of pothos, wandering jew and swdish ivy in water to give away.
Towards the end of the month or early March., start seeds indoors for vegetables such as cabbage, onions, leeks, and leafy greens, herbs such as chives and more perennials.
Check houseplants. Make sure there is enough humidity. Check for pests.
Get ready to force seeds indoors by cleaning your pots. Setting up a lighting system and preparing labels.
make a list of bad performers in the garden and consider replacements.
Inspect garden tools and sharpen. Clean or repair those in need.
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Night -17 mainly cloudy Wind W22km/h P.O.P. 11%
Bring in branches of spring flowering trees and shrubs for forcing.
Repot and prune indoor plants.
Take geraniums out of storage, repot water well and put in well lit area.
Sow seeds for perennial flowers.
Check for winter damage to trees and shrubs. Repair as needed.
Root cuttings of pothos, wandering jew and swdish ivy in water to give away.
Towards the end of the month or early March., start seeds indoors for vegetables such as cabbage, onions, leeks, and leafy greens, herbs such as chives and more perennials.
Check houseplants. Make sure there is enough humidity. Check for pests.
Get ready to force seeds indoors by cleaning your pots. Setting up a lighting system and preparing labels.
make a list of bad performers in the garden and consider replacements.
Inspect garden tools and sharpen. Clean or repair those in need.
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Night -17 mainly cloudy Wind W22km/h P.O.P. 11%
January 4, 2009
Things to do in January
Plan a new garden. Think of winter interests.
Renovate a new garden. Come up with changes and new plant ideas.
Construct a cold frame.
Clean your terra cotta pots before using.
Order seeds and plants early so you won’t be disappointed.
Bring branches of forsythia, pussy willow, euonymus, camellia, witch hazel, purple sand cherry, magnolia or serviceberry for forcing.
Inspect stored bulbs, corms, and tubers. Discard any that have rotted or have pest problems.
Check evergreens for heavy snow and shake off to prevent branches from breaking.
Catch up on some reading. Garden books and magazines.
Order replacement bulbs for spring planting.
Take a look at your deciduous trees while they are bare. If they need to be pruned and are too large for you book an arborist now.
Start constructing vegetable and herb garden lists that you would like to grow. Make notes of planting times.
Remove snow from branches to prevent breakage.
Check stakes and ties on trees and climbers to make sure they are secure but not too tight.
Plant paper white narcissus in a shallow bowl filled with pebbles and water.
Cut your Xmas tree boughs in 6" to 12" lengths and place on your perennial borders for protection.
Start pansy seeds.
Check tree branches and limbs for signs of egg masses.
Day -7 wc -15 sun and cloud w/snow,sleet, freezing rain Wind E16km/h P.O.P.7%
Night -18 wc-22 cloudy w/flurries Wind W14km/h P.O.P.42%
Plan a new garden. Think of winter interests.
Renovate a new garden. Come up with changes and new plant ideas.
Construct a cold frame.
Clean your terra cotta pots before using.
Order seeds and plants early so you won’t be disappointed.
Bring branches of forsythia, pussy willow, euonymus, camellia, witch hazel, purple sand cherry, magnolia or serviceberry for forcing.
Inspect stored bulbs, corms, and tubers. Discard any that have rotted or have pest problems.
Check evergreens for heavy snow and shake off to prevent branches from breaking.
Catch up on some reading. Garden books and magazines.
Order replacement bulbs for spring planting.
Take a look at your deciduous trees while they are bare. If they need to be pruned and are too large for you book an arborist now.
Start constructing vegetable and herb garden lists that you would like to grow. Make notes of planting times.
Remove snow from branches to prevent breakage.
Check stakes and ties on trees and climbers to make sure they are secure but not too tight.
Plant paper white narcissus in a shallow bowl filled with pebbles and water.
Cut your Xmas tree boughs in 6" to 12" lengths and place on your perennial borders for protection.
Start pansy seeds.
Check tree branches and limbs for signs of egg masses.
Day -7 wc -15 sun and cloud w/snow,sleet, freezing rain Wind E16km/h P.O.P.7%
Night -18 wc-22 cloudy w/flurries Wind W14km/h P.O.P.42%
December 1, 2008
Things to do in December
Harvest root crops while soil is still viable.
Rotate houseplants so they get equal light on all sides.
Check stored corms and tubers for rot or dryness.
Paper whites and amaryllis can be started for blooms in about 6 weeks.
Remove snow from shrubs and spreading evergreens if not protected
Prune hollies and evergreens lightly. Use clippings for Christmas decorating.
Bring in branches of winterberries, high bush cranberries, crap applies and rose hips to brighten house.
Hardwood cuttings can be taken now and stored in sand, in a cool place, for spring planting.
Cuttings can be taken from evergreens and put in propagating medium right away.
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Night -5 cloudy snow / shower 3.6cm Wind WSW24km/h P.O.P.50%
Harvest root crops while soil is still viable.
Rotate houseplants so they get equal light on all sides.
Check stored corms and tubers for rot or dryness.
Paper whites and amaryllis can be started for blooms in about 6 weeks.
Remove snow from shrubs and spreading evergreens if not protected
Prune hollies and evergreens lightly. Use clippings for Christmas decorating.
Bring in branches of winterberries, high bush cranberries, crap applies and rose hips to brighten house.
Hardwood cuttings can be taken now and stored in sand, in a cool place, for spring planting.
Cuttings can be taken from evergreens and put in propagating medium right away.
Day -3 cloudy showers/snow Wind SW24km/h P.O.P.50%
Night -5 cloudy snow / shower 3.6cm Wind WSW24km/h P.O.P.50%
November 8, 2008
Things to do in November
If ground is dry, water evergreens, trees and bulb plantings.
Check that you removed all annual stalks.
Hill up your roses with 10” of soil from another area.
If you have young, thin barked trees, wrap in burlap or commercial tree wrap once dormant. This prevents sunscald and rodent nibbling.
Sharpen and oil tools in preparation for storage. Service the lawn mower.
Check bird feeders for repair and fill if necessary.
Keep evergreens well watered.
Watch for seed catalogues for the new year.
Set up winter composting system.
Clean storage area for tools and equipment.
Bring emptied terra cotta pots indoor so they won't crack with fluctuating temperatures.
Finish amending soil.
Cover exposed soil with a layer of shredded leaves.
Buy bulbs for winter forcing
Keep watering your trees, shrubs and plants until ground freezes.
To help avoid mice or vole damage wrap screening around fruit tree trunks
When frost has touched rose hips, collect and store for a richly packed vitamin C tea throughout the winter.
Dig up, wash and air dry all tubers and corms from dahlias, cannas, glads, and begonias etc. Once frost has decimated them. Store inside a cool, dry spot. After you have dusted them with a fungicide.
Harvest grapes after first frost.
Clean leaves from eavestroughs and downspouts.
Winterize your lawn mower.
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Night -3 mostly cloudy Wind WSW22km/h P.O.P.20%
If ground is dry, water evergreens, trees and bulb plantings.
Check that you removed all annual stalks.
Hill up your roses with 10” of soil from another area.
If you have young, thin barked trees, wrap in burlap or commercial tree wrap once dormant. This prevents sunscald and rodent nibbling.
Sharpen and oil tools in preparation for storage. Service the lawn mower.
Check bird feeders for repair and fill if necessary.
Keep evergreens well watered.
Watch for seed catalogues for the new year.
Set up winter composting system.
Clean storage area for tools and equipment.
Bring emptied terra cotta pots indoor so they won't crack with fluctuating temperatures.
Finish amending soil.
Cover exposed soil with a layer of shredded leaves.
Buy bulbs for winter forcing
Keep watering your trees, shrubs and plants until ground freezes.
To help avoid mice or vole damage wrap screening around fruit tree trunks
When frost has touched rose hips, collect and store for a richly packed vitamin C tea throughout the winter.
Dig up, wash and air dry all tubers and corms from dahlias, cannas, glads, and begonias etc. Once frost has decimated them. Store inside a cool, dry spot. After you have dusted them with a fungicide.
Harvest grapes after first frost.
Clean leaves from eavestroughs and downspouts.
Winterize your lawn mower.
Day +5 sun and cloud with showers .80mm Wind SW22km/h P.O.P.30%
Night -3 mostly cloudy Wind WSW22km/h P.O.P.20%
September 1, 2008
Things to do in September
Prepare and seed new lawns.
Lift and divide perennials. Plant and transplant perennials such as peonies and lilies.
Plant evergreens.
Last fertilizing of lawns for the year
Air dry onions for storage
Renovate perennial borders
Soak soil around evergreens and transplants
Lift gladiolus corms when leaves have turned brown, dry and store
Clean plant debris. If it’s diseased, don’t add to compost pile
Move tender herbs and houseplants indoors after you’ve isolated plants and sprayed them with insecticidal soap, including underside of leaves and stems. Leave in isolation for two weeks before introducing into the house.
Continue to deadhead.
Prepare new beds for roses to be planted in November and for planting, trees and shrubs in winter.
Seed a fall spinach crop
Seed cover crops (Rye grain, Crimson Clover (strains), Garden Pea (strains), Vetch; Alfalfa, Oats, Buckwheat) on bare spots in vegetable garden.
Plant new trees and shrubs giving at least 6 weeks before frost.
Let fallen leaves remain on perennial beds; worms will turn them into food.
Begin “dark treatment” for saved Poinsettia plant
Start planting spring flowering bulbs
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Night +8 clear Wind Light P.O.P.0%
Prepare and seed new lawns.
Lift and divide perennials. Plant and transplant perennials such as peonies and lilies.
Plant evergreens.
Last fertilizing of lawns for the year
Air dry onions for storage
Renovate perennial borders
Soak soil around evergreens and transplants
Lift gladiolus corms when leaves have turned brown, dry and store
Clean plant debris. If it’s diseased, don’t add to compost pile
Move tender herbs and houseplants indoors after you’ve isolated plants and sprayed them with insecticidal soap, including underside of leaves and stems. Leave in isolation for two weeks before introducing into the house.
Continue to deadhead.
Prepare new beds for roses to be planted in November and for planting, trees and shrubs in winter.
Seed a fall spinach crop
Seed cover crops (Rye grain, Crimson Clover (strains), Garden Pea (strains), Vetch; Alfalfa, Oats, Buckwheat) on bare spots in vegetable garden.
Plant new trees and shrubs giving at least 6 weeks before frost.
Let fallen leaves remain on perennial beds; worms will turn them into food.
Begin “dark treatment” for saved Poinsettia plant
Start planting spring flowering bulbs
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Night +8 clear Wind Light P.O.P.0%
August 1, 2008
Things to do in August
Make note of spaces that could use a new plant.
Continue deadheading of annuals, perennial and roses.
Fertilize plants in containers and hanging baskets.
Take root cuttings of perennials for propagating.
Take cuttings of shrubs such as camellia, wiegela and butterfly bush.
Collect seeds of plants you want to propagate
Prune climbing roses
Prune vines to control growth.
Plant or divide irises if not already done
Clip lavender as flowering finishes.
Stop watering roses to slow growth in preparation for winter.
Give annuals such as petunias and lobelia a hard pruning to revive them.
Renew soil in Cold frame.
Gather herbs and flowers for drying
Seed a fall crop of peas
Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
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Night +1- mostly cloudy Wind WSW12km/h P.O.P.30%
July 1, 2008
Things to do: July
Check mulches on perennials and renew as necessary.
Renew mulches as necessary. During prolonged wet weather pull back mulch, to discourage mildew and fungus.
Plant autumn flowering bulbs. Take geranium cuttings.
Cut delphiniums to ground after first flowering.
Pinch back chrysanthemums and asters.
Make sure to keep hanging baskets/window boxes/outdoor planters watered, fed and deadheaded.
Take semi hardwood cuttings for propagating.
Lift and divide crowded iris.
Deadhead annuals, perennials and roses. Pinch back straggly annuals.
Water hanging baskets and containers every day.
Prune deciduous shrubs after flowering.
Apply low-nitrogen fertilizer to lawn.
Check mulches on perennials and renew as necessary.
Remove suckering shoots from roses and fruit trees.
Add compost to all beds and turn over what is remaining in the pile.
If making new garden beds, save your back and lay a thick layer of newspaper over grass where bed is to be and add 18" of compost over the top. By autumn your bed will be ready to plant.
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Night +6 partly cloudy Winds WSW22km/h P.O.P.10%
Check mulches on perennials and renew as necessary.
Renew mulches as necessary. During prolonged wet weather pull back mulch, to discourage mildew and fungus.
Plant autumn flowering bulbs. Take geranium cuttings.
Cut delphiniums to ground after first flowering.
Pinch back chrysanthemums and asters.
Make sure to keep hanging baskets/window boxes/outdoor planters watered, fed and deadheaded.
Take semi hardwood cuttings for propagating.
Lift and divide crowded iris.
Deadhead annuals, perennials and roses. Pinch back straggly annuals.
Water hanging baskets and containers every day.
Prune deciduous shrubs after flowering.
Apply low-nitrogen fertilizer to lawn.
Check mulches on perennials and renew as necessary.
Remove suckering shoots from roses and fruit trees.
Add compost to all beds and turn over what is remaining in the pile.
If making new garden beds, save your back and lay a thick layer of newspaper over grass where bed is to be and add 18" of compost over the top. By autumn your bed will be ready to plant.
Day +19 mainly sunny Winds W17km/h P.O.P.0%
Night +6 partly cloudy Winds WSW22km/h P.O.P.10%
June 29, 2008
Things to do in June
Plant containers and hanging baskets early in the month.
Mulch to moderate temperatures in soil, hold moisture, prevent weeds.
Feed houseplants and move outdoors to sheltered spot.
Weed vegetable garden and flower beds.
Keep grass clippings on lawn where they will do the most good. It will compost and feed the grass.
Remove faded and dead blooms from annuals and roses.
Stake tall growing perennials. Pinch back garden chrysanthemums.
Treat annual flowers with fertilizer (eg: water soluable 20-20-20) follow directions
Use a rain barrel and conserve water.
When leaves turn yellow, remove bulbs foliage.
Overplant spring bulbs with annuals.
Irrigate lawns and gardens as required. Thin annuals and vegetables.
Use grass clippings and compost on garden to conserve moisture and control weeds. Keep clippings away from plant stems.
Keep bird baths clean and top up with fresh water daily.
Prune evergreens and hedges.
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Night +12 partly cloudy Winds WSW12km/h P.O.P.10%
Plant containers and hanging baskets early in the month.
Mulch to moderate temperatures in soil, hold moisture, prevent weeds.
Feed houseplants and move outdoors to sheltered spot.
Weed vegetable garden and flower beds.
Keep grass clippings on lawn where they will do the most good. It will compost and feed the grass.
Remove faded and dead blooms from annuals and roses.
Stake tall growing perennials. Pinch back garden chrysanthemums.
Treat annual flowers with fertilizer (eg: water soluable 20-20-20) follow directions
Use a rain barrel and conserve water.
When leaves turn yellow, remove bulbs foliage.
Overplant spring bulbs with annuals.
Irrigate lawns and gardens as required. Thin annuals and vegetables.
Use grass clippings and compost on garden to conserve moisture and control weeds. Keep clippings away from plant stems.
Keep bird baths clean and top up with fresh water daily.
Prune evergreens and hedges.
Day +17 sun and cloud light rain .30mm Winds WSW27km/h P.O.P.40%
Night +12 partly cloudy Winds WSW12km/h P.O.P.10%
May 1, 2008
Things to do in May
Constuct vine supports.
Prune candles of compact conifers
Start bulbs(caladium, calla lily, begonia, dahlia etc) in pots if still frosty outdoors.
Pull weeds as they appear.
Check hoses for leaks. Start watering lawns and beds if necessary. Keep seedlings watered.
Plant perennials after danger of frost has past (Brampton frost date May 24)
Plant vegetable garden, stawberries and raspberries, harvest asparagus.
Fertilize lawns. Sow grass seed on bare spots in lawn.
Prepare your patio planters and window boxes.
Spray lawn weeds with herbicides. Better yet give yourself some excercise and pull them by hand.
Prune shrubs and trees after flowering.
Remove faded flowerheads of tulips and daffodils.
Plant frost sensitive flowers (Petunias, etc.), summer flowering bulbs.
Check paper for local garden club plant sales.
Check trees for tent caterpillars and other insects.
Prepare flower beds - loosen heavy soils by adding compost.
Transfer bedding annuals to outdoor cold frame.
Constuct vine/perennial supports.
Day +7 cloudy Winds E14km/h P.O.p.40%
Night -8 cloudy rain 8.1mm Winds ENE19km/h P.O.P.70%
Constuct vine supports.
Prune candles of compact conifers
Start bulbs(caladium, calla lily, begonia, dahlia etc) in pots if still frosty outdoors.
Pull weeds as they appear.
Check hoses for leaks. Start watering lawns and beds if necessary. Keep seedlings watered.
Plant perennials after danger of frost has past (Brampton frost date May 24)
Plant vegetable garden, stawberries and raspberries, harvest asparagus.
Fertilize lawns. Sow grass seed on bare spots in lawn.
Prepare your patio planters and window boxes.
Spray lawn weeds with herbicides. Better yet give yourself some excercise and pull them by hand.
Prune shrubs and trees after flowering.
Remove faded flowerheads of tulips and daffodils.
Plant frost sensitive flowers (Petunias, etc.), summer flowering bulbs.
Check paper for local garden club plant sales.
Check trees for tent caterpillars and other insects.
Prepare flower beds - loosen heavy soils by adding compost.
Transfer bedding annuals to outdoor cold frame.
Constuct vine/perennial supports.
Day +7 cloudy Winds E14km/h P.O.p.40%
Night -8 cloudy rain 8.1mm Winds ENE19km/h P.O.P.70%
January 1, 2008
November 2, 2007
If you have young trees or shrubs make sure to mulch heavily and cover with burlap to prevent wind burn. You can take a plastic pot and cut it down the side, then cut off the bottom, slip this around the bottom of the tree to act as a collar. This will help to prevent rodents from nibbling on the bark. This also works for vines (clematis and others).
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Night -7 a few clouds Winds SE5km/h P.O.P.0%
October 9, 2007
Things to do: October
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact over winter it gives the plants a little more winter interest. If they have seeds some birds may get a treat.
Remove leaves with black spot/mildew and throw in trash not compost. Black spot is a fungus and will spread or lay dormant over winter.
Harvest brussel sprouts after a hard frost. Plant garlic and shallots.
Rake leaves. Remove annuals from garden, after a frost. Clean garden debris. Remove vegetable plants and fallen fruit. Place all your debris into composter.
Plant/divide peonies, they will produce blooms for over 75 years.
Add mulched leaves and compost to vegetable garden for next year.
Make sure your trees and shrubs get a thorough watering. (rain or hose)
Take geranium and houseplant cuttings if not done in September.
Remove dead annuals and cut back hollow stem perennials.
Add soil amendments to improve your soil
Clean garden storage area, clean and oil garden tools ready for the next season.
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact until April. Leave flowers with seeds for the birds. Cut back perennial foliage to discourage over wintering pests.
Plant / transplant trees and shrubs. Water and mulch.
Plant amaryllis bulbs (houseplant) for Christmas. Mature bulbs usually take 6-8 weeks from planting to flowering.
Once frost has decimated the foliage, dig up, wash and air dry all tubers and corms from dahlias, cannas, glads and begonias etc. Store in a cool dry spot after you have dusted them with a fungicide.
Plant garlic in a sunny location with rich, friable soil; mulch well with a thick layer of straw or shredded leaves.
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact over winter it gives the plants a little more winter interest. If they have seeds some birds may get a treat.
Plant spring bulbs. Try something new to you. Squirrels are always a problem when planting bulbs. Try planting daffodils with whatever you decided to plant. Or plant daffodils in close proximity. It works for me. If squirrels are a major problem try laying chicken wire over the area until heavy freeze up. DON'T use mothballs "They are Toxic"
Day +15 cloudy with a few showers Winds W10km/h P.O.P.20%
Night +5 clearing Winds SW10km/h P.O.P.10%
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact over winter it gives the plants a little more winter interest. If they have seeds some birds may get a treat.
Remove leaves with black spot/mildew and throw in trash not compost. Black spot is a fungus and will spread or lay dormant over winter.
Harvest brussel sprouts after a hard frost. Plant garlic and shallots.
Rake leaves. Remove annuals from garden, after a frost. Clean garden debris. Remove vegetable plants and fallen fruit. Place all your debris into composter.
Plant/divide peonies, they will produce blooms for over 75 years.
Add mulched leaves and compost to vegetable garden for next year.
Make sure your trees and shrubs get a thorough watering. (rain or hose)
Take geranium and houseplant cuttings if not done in September.
Remove dead annuals and cut back hollow stem perennials.
Add soil amendments to improve your soil
Clean garden storage area, clean and oil garden tools ready for the next season.
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact until April. Leave flowers with seeds for the birds. Cut back perennial foliage to discourage over wintering pests.
Plant / transplant trees and shrubs. Water and mulch.
Plant amaryllis bulbs (houseplant) for Christmas. Mature bulbs usually take 6-8 weeks from planting to flowering.
Once frost has decimated the foliage, dig up, wash and air dry all tubers and corms from dahlias, cannas, glads and begonias etc. Store in a cool dry spot after you have dusted them with a fungicide.
Plant garlic in a sunny location with rich, friable soil; mulch well with a thick layer of straw or shredded leaves.
Leave flower stalks of perennials intact over winter it gives the plants a little more winter interest. If they have seeds some birds may get a treat.
Plant spring bulbs. Try something new to you. Squirrels are always a problem when planting bulbs. Try planting daffodils with whatever you decided to plant. Or plant daffodils in close proximity. It works for me. If squirrels are a major problem try laying chicken wire over the area until heavy freeze up. DON'T use mothballs "They are Toxic"
Day +15 cloudy with a few showers Winds W10km/h P.O.P.20%
Night +5 clearing Winds SW10km/h P.O.P.10%
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