Monthly Gardening Tasks for the month of January December 29th, 2015

Turn off irrigation if rain more than 1” over 2 weeks otherwise the seasonal adjustment on the irrigation controller should be set to 15-20% Prune Roses to three main canes approximately 18” in height. Clean up all dropped leaves from around the roses. Prune fruit trees, and other leafless trees and shrubs from December through … Continue reading Monthly Gardening Tasks for the month of January →

Protect Your Tender Plants from Frost December 29th, 2015

Here are some ways to help your frost tender plants weather the seasonal cold: If there’s room indoors, bring in small potted porch or patio plants choosing an area that provides bright light. Avoid pruning tender plants within 6 weeks of the average first hard frost date. Pruning sometimes will stimulate new budding which may … Continue reading Protect Your Tender Plants from Frost →