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FLOWER TIPS |
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Cut flowers must always be fresh cut just before placing in vase. |
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Add a few ice cubes daily to keep water chilled and the water fresh. This step will help increase the length of time your fresh cut flowers will last. |
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Make sure to use flower food in vase water. Cut flowers need all the help they can get. |
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Change the water every 3-4 days and fresh cut your flower stems. |
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Use a baking powder (1 tablespoon/gallon) and horticultural oil (read instructions) combination to prevent and control powdery mildew and insects on roses and many other plants. Make sure to always do a test spray first. |
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Use organic fertilizers while gardening as they help build up soil organisms and improve the quality of your flowers and lawn. |
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Spray pottery left outside in cold climates with WD-40 oil spray to seal the pores of the pot. This preventative measure will help stop pots from cracking. Test spray first to make sure it does not stain the surface. |
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If the winter is dry, try to water your evergreens once a month, even if the ground seems frozen. |
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When to Fertilize you lawn:
The most important thing you can do for a lawn is to provide it with consistent proper nutrition. A well-fed lawn has a much better root system to combat heat, cold, drought, and other stresses. A quality, granular, controlled-release fertilizer allows grass plants to grow evenly without heavy growth spurts. Most lawns require 4-5 feedings per year. The first feeding should coincide with the first mowing; and the last feeding when the grass is done growing for the year.
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| Early spring February to April |
Lawns wake up hungry from the winter months. A spring feeding strengthens roots and gets lawns off to a good start before the heavy growing season. In most regions, it is wise to apply a combination fertilizer with a pre-emergent to control crabgrass.
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| Late spring to early summer May to June |
Lawns wake up hungry from the winter months. A spring feeding strengthens roots and gets lawns off to a good start before the heavy growing season. In most regions, it is wise to apply a combination fertilizer with a pre-emergent to control crabgrass.
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| Late summer July to August |
The hot days of summer result in grass that is stressed by heat, drought, foot traffic and insects. An application at this time will help your lawn recover from, and combat, these potential problems. Avoid applying a fertilizer when temperatures are over 90° F.
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| Early fall September to October |
With cool nights, rainfall and morning dew, this is a great time to supply the lawn with the nutrients it needs to recover from and repair summer damage. An early fall feeding is one of the most important of the year.
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| Late fall to early winter November to December |
A final feeding before the nasty winter months will strengthen roots and increase nitrogen stores for an early spring green up. At this time of year, roots remain active for just a couple of weeks when the top growth stops — the energy reserves are stored for the following spring.
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