Fall into Fall
August 2008
It's mum time! We have 33 great varieties this year! Choose from bright yellows, deep orange, purples, reds, bronze and white. Mums are great for containers or plant them directly into the garden for weeks of color!
Dig the hole large enough so the entire root ball is about 1” below ground level. After filling in with soil, apply mulch on top such as Back to Nature Cotton Burr Compost. Keep plants well watered until early winter.
Traditional fertilizer is not recommended for fall planting; however Fertilome Root Stimulator will help plants become more established before winter.
In April when new growth starts, apply Fertilome Gardeners Special. After plants have grown to 8-10” tall, cut them back to 4-6”.
By July 10th the plants should be no taller than 12”. Some varieties may need a second shearing at this time to shorten them to 12”.
Do not trim after July 15th. A second application of Fertilome Gardeners Special should be made in mid July to maximize the flowers for fall!
A Little Info...
Shirley Anderson
Shirley Anderson is a Horticulturist who has been with Wickman's for 15 years. She's been gardening in Springfield since childhood, and enjoys perennials, annuals, vegetables and container gardening.
