October Gardening Calendar
Ornamentals Weeks 1-4: Continue watering, especially evergreens if soils are dry. Weeks 1-4: Nuts or seeds of woody plants usually require exposure to 3 months cold before sprouting. This may…
Read MoreTime to Plant Spring-flowering Bulbs
Late September through October is an excellent time to plant spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, tulips, and daffodils. These plants need to develop roots in the fall and must meet…
Read MorePLANTING MUMS AND OTHER SEPTEMBER GARDENING TIPS
September, the kids are back in school and just as you wouldn’t send your kids off to school unprepared, neither should you ignore the needs of your garden as it…
Read MoreHarvesting and Roasting Sunflower Seeds
Sunflowers are usually ready to be harvested beginning in mid-September and into October. Seed heads can ripen on the plant, but they will need protection from birds. Try covering the heads with a…
Read MoreStoring Apples
You can enjoy apples from January to June – with the right conditions. Some apple cultivars can be stored for longer periods than others. Some cultivars will stay in firm,…
Read MoreFall Lawn care
Fall Lawn Seeding Tips The keys to successful lawn seeding are proper rates, even dispersal, good seed to soil contact, and proper watering. Evenness is best achieved by carefully calibrating…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar
Ornamentals Weeks 1-4: Continue planting evergreens now. Weeks 1-3: Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Weeks 1-3: Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives,…
Read MoreBeware of Toxic Wild Berries
Late-summer into early fall is a period when the fruits of many plants in the wild begin to mature. Unfortunately, it also is a period when plant poisonings tend…
Read MoreGuest Post: Missouri Organic’s How to Calculate Mulch
Mulch is not just for aesthetics, mulching is a very important part of maintaining a beautiful, healthylandscape. It’s critical to maintaining constant soil temperature, keeping weeds under control, andmaintaining correct…
Read MoreTurfgrass: Give Cool-Season Grasses a Boost
September is almost here and that means it is prime time to fertilize your tall fescue or Kentucky bluegrass lawns. If you could only fertilize your cool-season grasses once per…
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