January 1 2005 Timely Tips

GARDENING CALENDAR

LYNN RAWE, COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT – HORTICULTURE

TEXAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

January 1, 2005

  • Prepare beds and individual holes for rose planting in January and February. Use composted manure, pine bark, and similar materials mixed with existing soil.
  • Prolong the life of holiday-season gift plants by providing proper care. Check to see if the pot wrap has plugged up the bottom drainage. Don’t over water. Keep out of drafts from heating vents and opening doorways. Fertilizer is seldom needed the first few months.
  • Take advantage of good weather to prepare garden beds for spring planting. Work in any needed organic matter, and have beds ready to plant.
  • Don’t get in a hurry to prune woody plants. Late December through February is usually the best time to prune them.

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