October 2023 Ministering Newsletter
Gardening Surprisingly, just because we’re in October, it doesn’t mean that gardening is / has to be over. A website ‘Costa Farms ’ gives the following gardening ideas (along with explanations and tips) for October: Plant Trees, Shrubs, and Roses. Divide Perennials. Add Bulbs to Your Landscape. Store Pots in October. Mulch in October. Compost. Weed. Extend the Season. Improve Soil Prune Perennials Plant Flowers and Vegetables Save Tropical Plants Once again, the “[Farmer’s] Almanac ” has useful tips which are shown after you input your location and the month / year you’re looking for. For October 2023, in Salt Lake, they include: Be sure to remove any leaves from your lawn to help reduce lawn problems; shred leaves and add to compost. Test your garden soil and make any necessary changes to improve it for next spring. Water trees, shrubs, and evergreens until the ground freezes. Apply a layer of mulch around these plants to help reduce winter injury. After a frost,...

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