November 28, 2020

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Winterize all outdoor faucets. Shut them off inside and make sure the pipes are drained. Winterize sprinkler systems. Make sure the pipes and valves are drained. Clean gutters and down spouts from fallen leaves.

If you have a pond, install a pond heater for the winter months. Also, remove, drain, and store the U.V. system in a frost free area.


Holiday Plants
Poinsettias - Buy them from a Grower or a garden center that has a greenhouse.
Do not buy “ Displayed in Sleeves ” Poinsettias
Do not buy plants with milky spots
On your drive home protect them from the cold
Do not leave them in your car while you go shopping
When home place them in an area with indirect sunlight, but is still bright
Keep them at normal room temps 65-75 degrees
Feed them with Seamate every time you water

Christmas Cactus- Protect them from the cold
Do not leave them in the car while shopping
Keep them in a cool room 62-65 degrees at night
Keep soil moist, NOT WET
Feed them with Seamate every time you water

Cyclamen - Keep in slightly cool room
keep slightly moist , NOT WET
Never let them run out of water or “ Dry out “
Feed them with Seamate every time you water

Christmas trees
Balled Live trees - Dig hole before soil freezes
Protect soil to backfill the hole
Spray them with winter shield ( except blue trees)
Take them inside right before Christmas to limit indoor time
Try to not damage the tree when decorating
Keep it well watered, before bringing it indoor.

Cut trees - Best trees are : Fraser Fir , and Douglas ( Do not use spruces as a cut tree for indoor use)
Near the top of the tree, check the freshness of the tree by bending the branch.
Hit the stem on the ground , look for excessive needle drop.
Make sure you make a fresh cut of the trunk, before putting it in the stand.
Keep the reservoir full of water and add Prolong to the water.
Never let the tree dry out

Move some chives and parsley plants indoors for the winter. This will help you keep a fresh supply of these herbs. Grow them in a well lit area and for best taste feed them with Seamate when watering.