We’re excited to have Sloat expert and Assistant Manager Shannon Fitzpatrick talk with us about what should be happening in our gardens right now. January is an excellent time to get your garden in gear. Shannon will share tips plus troubleshooting for getting ahead with the spring growing season.
Intro: Under the Surface
- Sap is low = energy → root structure
Water: rain vs. dew/moisture vs. irrigation
Clean-Up
- Remove plants that aren’t thriving 🙁
- What to prune, cut-back and/or deadhead
- Leaves and other “natural groundcover”
- Why and how to clean your tools
Prep
- Dormant Sprays – what to use and when
- Fungicide
- Insecticide
- Weeds
- Removal and Prevention
- Top Dressing
- Cold weather protection
- Cloth vs. spray
Planting
- Dormant plants
- Deciduous “flowering” plants
- Summer bulbs
