October in the Garden

• Plant cool-season annuals: mums, snapdragons, dusty miller, cyclamen, Iceland poppies, kale, herbs and much more. Pansies & violas can be planted anytime during fall and winter.
• If you did not fertilize turf in Sept., fertilize now with slow release “winterizing” lawn fertilizer such as NHG 21-7-14. or an organic option, go with NHG 6-1-4 or Milorganite. Improve your soil by topdressing with organic compost.
• Select and purchase spring-blooming bulbs mid-October. Select from daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and specialty bulbs. Shop now for the best selection!
• Add Compost to veggie beds & mulch all beds, shrubs & trees in preparation for winter.
• Purchase frost cloth to be prepared for unexpected cold weather. Having extra on-hand never hurts!
• Fertilize herbs and veggies with NHG Organic Herb & Veggie Food!
• Keep your lawn green! Over-seed your lawn with cool-season grass. Choose rye for your sunny spots and fescue for shadier areas.
• Fall is the perfect time to plant (and transplant) trees and shrubs! Cooler temperatures and increased rainfall make for easier maintenance.