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Lawn and Garden advice for October and November

Managing horticultural landscapes and house plants in November is important for healthy production during the growing season. Below are a few recommendations for Chouteau County gardeners.

• Apply protective mulches to perennial beds.

• Use a humidifier to maintain humidity for houseplants.

• Prune out dead limbs of woody ornamentals.

• Do not fertilize or transplant anything after Columbus Day.

• Continue to water landscape plantings (trees, shrubs, and perennials) until the soil freezes.

• Apply winter mulch to strawberry...