Chrysanthemums deliver a blast of fall colour

While mums will grow well in most parts of your garden, they prefer full to partial sun and good, well drained soil. If you are short on space, place them in almost any area and they will grow.

Chrysanthemum plants have shallow roots. So, keep them well watered near the surface. Pinch back the growth to promote a bushy appearance. As fall arrives allow the growth to develop. Switch to a fertilizer higher in Phosphorous to promote blooming and you will be rewarded with big and colorful blooms that will shine in your garden long after your other plants have succumbed to frost and age.

Chrysanthemums make excellent cuttings for indoor vases. Just check for bugs that like to harbor in the leaves.

Mums can be over- wintered by applying a thick layer of Peat Moss over the plant after the leaves have died off, however, in our climate the chances of mums surviving the winter are about 1 in 5.

                     Icicle Pansies and Violas!!!

Icicle pansies and violas are selected for their ability to over-winter when planted in the fall. Bred for cold climates, this tough new breed is guaranteed to survive the harshest winters, wherever they are sold.

Planted in late summer or early fall, you'll enjoy blooms until the snow flies and again in early spring.

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Plant Fall Bulbs now for Spring Blooming

Bulbs in the gardening world are named for their planting time, not their flower time. That means that fall bulbs are the ones that get planted in the fall and flower in the spring. Spring bulbs are planted in the spring for summer flowering.

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Bulb Planting Rules:

1. Pointy Side Up.
2. Plant in odd numbers with a minimum of three.
3. Size Matters. A larger bulbs stores more nutrients and energy than a small bulb.
4. Plant Early. It's best to plant bulbs as early as you can in the season
5. Fertilize Properly. Use some bone meal when planting
6. Plant in Sun. It's never really written anywhere, but bulbs do best in the sun. Planting bulbs in the shade may give colour the first year, but without plenty of light the bulbs will not  be able to store adequate energy to survive and flower subsequent years
7. Plan for Wildlife. Squirrels, chipmunks, mice, and even deer can cause major problems with bulbs. ***
8. Think of the seasons.  Clumps of bulbs mixed in with later flowering perennials makes a great combination for continuous colour.
9. Have Fun. Experiment with your bulbs.  Some people like to plant crocuses right in their lawn - the ground is too hard for squirrels to get at the bulbs and they're usually done flowering by the time the lawn needs its first spring mowing.

**** Acti-Sol pure hen manure has granules that have a repulsive effect on squirrels.  Easy to use, just sprinkle some on and around your bulbs.  It’s naturally rich in calcium and other nutrients. It’s safe for children and pets and it’s approved for organic agriculture by Ecocert Canada, Quebec Vrai and OMRI.