Utah State University Extension promotes awareness and educates the public on the science and art of horticulture. Informal, not-for-credit classes are offered periodically on various gardening topics, such as Soil Preparation, Water-Wise Landscaping, Fruit Tree Pruning, and Starting Seeds Indoors.
October Gardening Tips
Clean and put away any empty containers and garden ornaments.
Clean up garden beds by removing debris.
Clean and sharpen garden tools.
As temperatures decline adjust your lawn watering schedule.
Dig up any gladiolus, dahlias, cannas, agapanthus or any other tender bulbs that are not winter hardy and store them in a cool, dry place.
Prepare beds for next spring by adding organic material to the soil.
A final effort at weeding will improve the appearance of your garden throughout the winter and any weed removed now means less time spent weeding next spring.
Growing in the Garden Now
Are you looking to spice up your garden with something besides the standard fall favorites? If so then fall blooming anemones may be just exactly what you are looking for.
After removing weeds all summer long many of us look forward to autumn as a break from weeding; however, fall is the perfect time to combat winter annual weeds like Shepherds-purse.
