» › Issue 12: Fall 2008

Monthly Gardening Checklists

October 2008

November 2008

Preen user's neighbors went from skeptical to believers.

"Before using Preen, it would take me a full day's work to weed around shrubs and gardens. Now, my neighbors hardly notice any weeds. They were skeptical about Preen, but after seeing what Preen does, they can't believe what a good product Preen is."

J. Gard
Dearborn Heights, MI

Last task of the season

fall cleanup
Clean up plant debris in fall
to reduce insects and diseases.

If you don't have any bulbs to plant, perennials to divide or new beds to landscape, the only chore left is fall cleanup.

Click here for tips.

Evergreen perennials -
color all year long

georgia peach coral bell
'Georgia Peach' coral bell
© Terra Nova Nurseries

Most of us think of evergreens as trees and shrubs, but there also are evergreen perennials to brighten the winter landscape.

Click here to learn about four easy-to-grow perennials that add spalshes of color all year long.

Prevent persistent purslane
from taking hold in garden

purslane
Purslane
© University of Missouri Extension

Red-edged succulent leaves and stems may sound like an attractive plant, but purslane is one of those weeds that can take over if not kept in check.

Click here to learn more.

Divide now to conquer desire
for more perennials

dividing hostas
Preparing to divide hostas
© Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp

One of the easiest ways to get new plants is to divide the ones you already have.

Click here to learn how.

Fall leaves make great start
to compost

compost pile
Compost pile
© Texas A&M Extension

Each fall, Mother Nature provides us with the perfect ingredient for compost, aka a gardener's black gold.

Click here for a step-by-step guide to making compost.

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