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THINGS TO EXPECT:
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| FROSTY MORNINGS.
Wrap the trunks of young citrus and other cold-tender trees to protect
them from the winter freeze. And cover sensitive vegetables and bedding
plants, as freezing nights are forecast. Remove these coverings every morning. |
| ALTERNARIA ROT may
be found in blossom ends of a few navels and occasionally other oranges.
Remove badly infected fruits, to prevent possible spread and attracting
pests. |
| CITRUS FRUIT DROP
due to rainy weather or overwatering. |
| ALEPPO BLIGHT can
occur this month. It’s thought to be induced by day-night temperature extremes
on tender actively growing section of these trees. Sun-exposed sides are
most affected. Except for severe cases, normal refoliation occurs in the
spring. |
| BLUISH-PURPLISH
GROWTH on some actively growing plants is caused by cold weather. |
| CHLOROSIS &
LEAF DROP of citrus and other evergreens can occur. Short days, winter
weather, drought or over-watering may be responsible. |
| FUNGUS DISEASE IN
FREOUENTLY WATERED WlNTER GRASS. Minimize watering frequency and promptly
treat with recommended fungicides. |
| HOUSE PLANTS experience
winter also. Reduce watering, and fertilization accordingly and expect
same yellowing and drop of older leaves. |
| FUNGUS DISEASES
IN FLOWER BEDS. Minimize wetness of ground surfaces and promptly treat
with recommended fungicides. |
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THINGS
TO DO:
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| WINTER WATERING
SCHEDULES should be adjusted to about 1/3 of. the summer frequency for
deciduous and dormant plants, but water deeply each time. Winter lawns
and growing flowers may require once to twice per week watering depending
on weather. Don't over-water. |
| FERTILIZE WINTER
LAWNS about monthly to maintain good color. Nitrate fertilizers give quickest
response during cool seasons. |
| MOW WINTER LAWNS
WHEN GRASS IS DRY to minimize spread of diseases. |
| CONTROL WEEDS while
they are young and tender, or before their seeds sprout. |
| BE ATTENTIVE TO
WEATHER FORECASTS and protect freeze tender plants. |
| DELAY TREE &
SHRUB PRUNING UNTIL JANUARY |
| PREPARE FOR BARE-ROOT
TRANSPLANTING. It's best done in January. |
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