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Have you trimmed back your roses yet this winter?
More importantly than a hard trim is to apply mulch to the base (crown) of the plant. Only lightly trim.
In the springtime, after the danger of frost, you can do an optional hard trim, leaving the plant about 1' tall and just 3-5 canes.
Also at that time, clear away the mulch, exposing the crowns. This will prevent any sprouts around the root base. |
"Ox-Eye Daisy" means ... A Token
"The Language of Flowers", FWL
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Now is the time to plant--as long as the ground is not frozen! And DO NOT walk on your "putting-green" lawn if it's frozen.
Eliminate those stresses in your life that you do not need to put up with: secure outside furniture and tools during this windy weather. And speaking of wind, know that it's a Pacific Northwest "fact" that winds begin blowing on recycle-eve--position the bins accordingly, with heavy stuff on top.
Have on hand flashlights and the Puget Sound phone number to call if your power does go out. (Don't call 911 unless you are in danger.)
Yes, winter in the Northwest can be dark. But here's two things:
1. Remember that after December 22, the days will slowly begin to lengthen and the nights will shorten;
2. Buy some full spectrum light bulbs and use them; and
3. The weather will lighten and warm up--it always does!
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Address: PO Box 29178 - Bellingham , WA 98228 - Phone: (360) 676-0722 |
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