Be sure newly purchased indoor plants are well protected for the trip home. Exposure to icy temperatures for even a few moments may cause injury.
Holiday poinsettia plants do best with sun for at least half the day and night temperatures in the 50's or 60's. Keep plants away from drafts, registers and radiators and let the soil should dry only slightly between thorough waterings. Be sure to punch holes in decorative foil wraps to prevent soggy soil conditions.
Only female holly trees bear the colorful berries. There must be a male tree growing nearby for pollination, if fruits are desired.
Apply mulches to bulbs, perennials and other small plants once the ground freezes.
Clean and oil all garden hand tools before storing for winter.
All power equipment should be winterized before storage. Change the oil and lubricate moving parts. Either drain fuel systems or mix a gas stabilizing additive into the tank.
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