Winter Garden Preparation

11/11/10 - I have been a fan of Mark Cullen for quite some time.
He has a blog and present gardening tips in the Star periodically.
His guidance to winter garden preparation is quite valuable.


This article in the Star Saturday, Nov 6, 2010, has many good tips to getting ready for 2011.


1. apply a good winter fertilizer (12-3-8) NOW. 


2. cut your lawn NOW and don't leave any leaves or grass clippings on the lawn. 


3. apply spiral plastic protectors to your young trees (ifodents are in your area).


4. apply approx 18" of top soil or triple mix around roses, floribunda.


5. a couple of burlap layers for the smaller cedars and junipers.


6. leave the leaves (mulch) on your gardens.


7. fully water your evergreens that are under your eves.


8. turn off your outside water (from the inside) and leave the taps open.