SEPTEMBER CHECKLIST

• Water Japanese Maples well until fall rains begin to prevent leaf scorch.
• It’s harvest time. Share your bounty with friends, neighbors, coworkers.
• Visit farmer’s markets; make notes of varieties for next year’s edible garden.
• A mild plant food like fish emulsion will benefit your potted garden.
• Withhold water from your Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) plants this month.
• Make sure your garden is fire-safe. See us for recommendations.

OCTOBER CHECKLIST

• Buy flower bulbs now. You can plant later if necessary.
• Our first rains usually come this month. Adjust your watering system accordingly.
• Plant Iceland Poppies now for a spectacular winter display.
• Sow your cover crop seeds as the weather cools down.
• Perennials in 4-inch pots are best planted now for spring bloom.