Garden Checklist

From The Fresno Bee, September 10, 2009 (edited):

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Garden Checklist:

Spend a little time each day doing fall garden cleaning and lawn renovation. This is a busy month!

Tasks: Mulch with existing compost.
Pruning: Sharpen your pruning tools in preparation for fall pruning.
Fertilizing: Fertilize pear and plum trees.
Planting: Transvaal daisy (Gerbera), Texas ranger (Laucophyllum), oregano (Origanum vulgare); stock (Matthiola), forget-me-not (Myositis); purchase now and plant by Thanksgiving-- snowdrop (Galanthus), amaryllis (Hippeastrum), hyacinth (Hyacinthus), lily (Lilium); from seed-- carrots, lettuce, parsley; Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica), star jasmine (Trachelospemum).
Things to Ponder: Avoid evening watering to prevent powdery mildew.