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After the first frost, pull up annuals
and vegetables and add to the compost pile.
You can continue to add to the pile all winter. Reserve leaves to add as browns.
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Resist cleaning up your perennials for
awhile and leave the dried seed heads for the birds. Mulch around them after the ground has
cooled.
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Dig and store summer bulbs such as
dahlias, cannas, gladiolas and tuberous begonias. Spring blooming bulbs can still be planted
until the ground freezes.
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Fertilize lawns by the end of November
with a 10-6-4 or its equivalent at 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Rake leaves off the lawn to prevent matting
and killing the grass.
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Remove and discard debris from under
rose bushes. Trim the canes back by no
more than one-third if they are tall.
Major pruning is done in the spring.
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Continue to water (if it doesn't rain)
newly planted trees, shrubs and evergreens.
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Check houseplants for insects before bringing
them indoors. Avoid overwatering and
reduce the fertilizing schedule.
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Winterize the lawn mower after the last
mowing. Clean the garden tools and rub a
light coating of oil on them before storing for the winter. Drain and store the hoses.
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Keep firewood outside until ready to
use. The warmth of the home might
"wake up" sleeping insects!
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