November: Still Time to Plant Flowers & Vegetables
Flowers, vegetables and bulbs can still be planted in November, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo, Calif.-based manufacturer of premium soil products.
Camarillo, CA (PRWEB via PRWeb) October 30, 2006 -- Flowers, vegetables and bulbs can still be planted in November, say experts at Agromin, a Camarillo, Calif.-based manufacturer of premium soil products. As the sun moves lower in the sky, normally sunny areas become shaded and shaded areas receive sun. Avoid planting in shade and place spring bulbs and annuals in areas now exposed to sun.
Plant bulbs, annuals and vegetables: The area's mild climate allows for planting spring-blooming bulbs, cool season bedding annuals and cool season vegetables. Annuals such as sweet alyssum, fragrant Virginia stock, linaria and forget-me-not seed can be planted atop bulbs for a fuller look.
Mulch Plants: Mulch will stop rain-producing mud from splashing onto plants and causing havoc in beds and gardens. If digging in the garden after a rain, wait until the soil is dry enough to crumble when squeezed.
Move Plants: Now is the time to move plants that are not thriving or were planted in the wrong place. Because they are nearly dormant, most plants will move easily and tolerate transplanting.
Prepare for Santa Ana winds: Stake younger trees and open and thin larger trees so wind will blow through.
Winterize Lawns: Mow lawns very short, sow grass seed, scatter a light covering of soil amendment and water to produce a green winter lawn. Overseed Bermuda lawns with annual rye to cover up brown.
For more planting and gardening tips, go to www.agromin.com.
About Agromin:
Agromin manufactures premium soil products for the agriculture and horticulture trades and for consumer use. For more than 30 years, Agromin has provided quality soil amendments and products to some of California's largest vegetable, citrus, avocado and strawberry growers. Agromin is also the green waste recycler for 19 cities in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. Each month, Agromin receives and processes thousands of tons of urban wood and green waste. Agromin then uses a safe, organic and scientific system to formulate its soil products from the processed recycled green waste. The result is more vigorous and healthier plants and gardens, and on the conservation side, more room in landfills and less greenhouse gas emissions.
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