OCTOBER

1. If rain is lacking continue to thoroughly water trees, shrubs, planting beds and lawn areas, especially evergreens. 2. Compost fallen leaves and garden debris such as annuals and spent vegetable plants 3. Complete staking chrysanthemums, water and fertilize 4. Mow lawns to 1½" in height 5. Reduce thatch on lawns 6. Complete pruning of rambler roses 7. Fertilize deciduous and evergreen shrubs 8. Fertilize lawn with Turf Builder 9. Complete planting and transplanting broad-leaved and needle- leaved evergreens before October 15, and water thoroughly. 10. Plant and transplant deciduous trees and shrubs after leaf fall between October 15 and December 1 11. Plant spinach and garlic 12. Plant ornamental cabbage and kale 13 Complete lifting and dividing iris, lily-of-the-valley and daylilies. 14. Pot up parsley, chives and rosemary to grow indoors 15. Plant bare-root roses 16. Continue to plant spring-flowering bulbs; begin planting tulips before month’s end 17. Pot up amaryllis, tulips, and other prepared bulbs and store in a cool, dark place until ready to force 18. Plant fall blooming annuals and perennials.

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