Feed mums, asters and other fall-blooming perennials for the last time.
Divide bearded Iris now. Discard old center sections, and borer damaged parts. Replant so tops of rhizomes are just above ground level.
Evergreens can be planted or transplanted now to ensure good rooting before winter arrives. Water both the plant and the planting site several days before moving.
Prop up branches of fruit trees that are threatening to break under the weight of a heavy crop.
Soak shrubs periodically during dry spells with enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of 8 to 10 inches.
Sow seeds of beans, beets, spinach & turnips now for the fall garden.
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| Enjoy the fragrant blooms of the Ozark Witch Hazel flowering in shrub borders or wooded areas on warm sunny days.
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| Enjoy the fragrant blooms of the Ozark Witch Hazel flowering in shrub borders or wooded areas on warm sunny days.
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| Repot any root-bound house plants now before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the old pot.
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| Repot any root-bound house plants now before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the old pot.
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