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Mountain Gardener Seg 6 Garden Tips from The Top 10 Gardener
Episode 516
Northern Arizona has a mild four-season climate, with cold nights and warm days even during the winter. This makes it a great time to plant and care for your garden.
Here are a few tips:
- Clean up dormant and frost-damaged plants. Remove any dead or diseased foliage from your plants. This will help to prevent pests and diseases from overwintering in your garden. You can also compost this material to add nutrients to your soil.
- Plant winter flowers. Many flowers, such as snapdragons, violas, and dusty miller, can thrive in the cool fall and winter weather. These flowers will add a splash of color to your garden and provide food for pollinators.
- Mulch your garden. Mulching your garden with organic matter, such as compost or bark chips, will help to retain moisture, insulate the roots of your plants, and suppress weeds.
Here are some additional tips for cleaning up dormant and frost-damaged plants:
- Wait until after the first frost to cut back your perennials. This will give the plants a chance to store energy for the winter. Cut back perennials to about 6 inches above the ground.
- Prune your trees and shrubs. Pruning will help to improve the shape and health of your plants.
By following these tips, you can keep your garden looking its best all through the fall and winter.
Visit Watters Garden Center today to learn more about fall gardening and to purchase winter flowers, mulch, and other gardening supplies!
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