by Monya
Corns
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener
Larimer County
Did you know that Larimer County Master Gardeners
are available to answer your gardening questions?
Master Gardeners are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. April through mid-October. Whether you have a question about weeds
in your garden, or the best way to eradicate an aphid infestation, the Master
Gardeners will be happy to answer your questions. Please call the Larimer County
Cooperative Extension Office at 970/498-6000 and ask to speak to a Master Gardener.
Also visit the website at www.larimer.org/ext
for Fact Sheets about many gardening and horticultural topics.
Planting in the heat of the summer
Wait for a cloudy day or overcast day. Planting when sunny can cause the plant
stress, and increase transpiration rates. If you plant late in the afternoon
or early evening, it allows the plants to establish with cooler temperatures.
Are you planting containerized plants? Try dunking the container in water just
before planting to ensure the plant is well-watered before you put it in the
ground. After soaking, remove plant from bucket and let drain. After you plant
make sure the new plants receive sufficient water.
Pre-Moisten Peat Moss
When using peat moss, it is a good idea to dampen the moss first. When working
with dry peat, the material can become airborne. To avoid getting the peat in
your lungs, it is advised that you wear a mask.
Open the peat moss and pour enough hot water into the bag to make the peat damp. Close the bag overnight and allow the peat moss to soak up the water. Check the next day to ensure the peat is sufficiently damp. Use a large garbage can to store the moist peat. When you’re ready to use the peat moss in your garden, add the pre-moistened peat to the soil. Damp peat tends to mix with the soil more evenly.
The authors have received training through Colorado State University Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener program and is a Master Gardener volunteer for Larimer County.
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