To Do This Week

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Week of October 31st, 2009

• Plant spring flowering bulbs that don't require chilling, like species tulips, ornamental alliums, narcissus and Dutch iris.
• Continue planting trees, shrubs, roses, cold-hardy perennials.
• Continue seeding the vegetable garden.
• Gather rowcover, blankets, and other protection to be ready for a frost on your cold-tender plants.
• Watch your citrus because they'll be ready soon, even if they don't turn color.
• Use spinosad bait and orange oil drenches to deal with active fire ants.

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