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Grangetto's Gardening Tips for September

Best Triple Pro 15-15-15
    Fertilize with Best Triple Pro 15-15-15, a general-purpose fertilizer for shrubs, trees, lawns and fruit trees.
Gardner and Bloome Compost
    Amend and mulch flower and vegetable beds to prepare for fall planting with Gardner & Bloome Soil Building Compost.

Flexrake

Tools - Replace rakes in anticipation of fall clean up.  For large areas use the Flexrake 19” lawn rake.   For areas in flower beds, use the Flexrake 8” shrub rake.


Corona Pruners
Fall clean up - Clean up old, rotted fruit and vegetables. Rake up leaves and garden debris.   Prune out any dead wood with Corona Pruners.
Watering
Water - Still a month or more of warm weather before fall arrives.  Check gardens and lawns frequently.  Wait until next month to re-adjust timers.
Sweet Peas
Plant sweet peas, both bush and vine types.
Birds at a bird feeder
Birds- put up feeders; supply fresh water for drinking and bathing.
Cooke Gopher Mix

Pests to watch for: Gophers
Use:

  • Cooke Gopher Mix

 

Wilco Squirrel Bait/Bait Station

 

 

Pests to watch for: Squirrels
Use:

  • Wilco Squirrel Bait/Bait Station

     

Rescue and Victor Yellow Jacket Traps

 

 

Pests to watch for: Rats and Mice
Use:

  • Hawk All Weather Rodent Block

Pests to watch for: Caterpillars
Use:

  • Safer Caterpillar Killer               
  • Green Light Spinosad
  • Monterey Garden Insect Spray
Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insect Control

Pests to watch for: Rose Pests
Use:

  • Bayer All-in-One Rose & Flower Care