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CARE OF PLANTS
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Re- Blooming Poinsettias. This process requires a lot of dedication and
effort. Care for the plant like a normal house plant giving it as
much sun as you can in the house and do not let it dry out. Don't
forget regular fertilizing. When the temperatures outside at
night are above 55 degrees put your
plant out side in part shade. After a few weeks repot the plant and
cut it back. to about six inches around the June
15 to July 1st. When temperatures cool bring it inside, From mid September to Mid November the plant
needs to be in total darkness from 5 PM to 7AM the next mourning. You will see it begin to color up the
end of October. If you try this again next year cut plant back
about two inches less as it should be about 2
to 4 inches larger each year at bloom time. Perhaps it will
not look as good the second year but just rember
greenhouse's provide specialized environment and
professional growers. More Poinsettia
information
One of the best web sites just for
pure information is Ohio
State. Check it out!!! Full color pictures of many plants.
UW
Extension Publications
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Things to do:
·
Water
newly planted lawns throughout the fall.
· Cut
the grass as long as it keeps growing or until the snow starts flying.
The final cut does not need to be shorter. Clean up and pack away
the mower.
· Finish
cleaning your beds and don't forget to mulch.
· Check
trees and shrubs for wildlife damage.
· Work
on your Journal. record all pest problems from this year.
Evaluate causes and do research over the winter to reduce future
problems.
· Begin
pruning when weather nice and snow on the ground.
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