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December

Gardening Tasks Reminder

By Shirley Miller, Master Gardener

F ertilize
Apply second fall application of fertilizer to cool season grass.
W ater
Water Azaleas/Rhododendrons before hard frost. Continue watering Evergreens to maintain hardiness. Keep tropical houseplants evenly moist.
M ulch
Mulch Azaleas, Rhododendrons after a hard frost. Mulch strawberries the day after Christmas. Mulch all newly planted shrubs and trees. Perennial beds benefit from layer of mulch, but only after the soil freezes.
P rune
Trim Evergreens to furnish materials for holiday decorating. Keep in a cool dry place until ready to use.
P lant
Plant any left-over spring flowering bulbs.

Tips

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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