October 2020
Garden Thymes with Jackie
October Edition
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”
― L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
General Landscaping
  • It's fall cleanup time!!!
  • Add mulch to the base of trees & shrubs to prevent moisture evaporation
  • After a hard frost wrap your tree trunks to prevent winter sunscald damage.
  • Set up a schedule to winter water your trees. Generally, landscape plantings will need to be watered a couple times a month when the temperature is over 40 degrees.
Shrubs, Perennials & Bulbs
  • Plant spring blooming bulbs
  • Cut back perennial flowers - if the foliage is disease free, add the cuttings to your compost pile
  • Dig up tender dahlias and gladiolas and store for next year
  • Apply mulch around your roses to protect them through the winter months.
Veggies, Fruit & Herbs
  • Continue to enjoy the fruits of your labor while the weather holds. 
  • Clean veggie beds and apply a moderate (1" - 3") layer of compost
  • Extend your season by adding a cold frame around your cool season crops
Annuals
  • Rough till your annual beds and add a layer of compost
  • Toss out spent summer annual plantings
  • Clean pottery and move to storage

Quote of the Month:

“Autumn leaves are falling, filling up the streets; golden colors on the lawn, nature’s trick or treat!”

– Rusty Fischer