by Mitzi
Davis
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener
Larimer County
1. Use colorful, plastic golf tees to mark the location
of spring blooming bulbs and perennials that go dormant. The colorful markers
will prevent you from digging them up when planting new plants.
2. Don’t allow weeds to flower and go to seed in your garden or yard—you’ll have more problems next year. It is probably best not to add weeds with mature flower heads to your compost pile. The seeds can remain viable for a long time and may germinate when you spread your compost.
3. Plant a fall garden. Lettuce, radishes, spinach, chard and peas can be started from seed and generally mature before the first hard frost. Cover with floating row covers to protect from insects.
4. Try using the herb savory as a salt substitute in vegetable dishes.
5. Order peony roots to plant in August and September. Make sure to get them into the ground before the first killing frost.
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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