Bulb Selection
The key to having success with spring flowering bulbs is purchasing healthy, quality bulbs. Purchase bulbs early from a reputable source and store them in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated. In general the larger and healthier the bulb, the better flowering it will be.

Planting Tips
– Plant bulbs in the fall once night time temperatures consistently fall to between 50° F and 40° F for two weeks straight
– Plant bulbs in an area that receives full sun
– Plant bulbs in holes that are three times their height (ex. plant a 2” tall bulb in 6” deep hole).
– Plant bulbs with their tip pointing up, and their base down
– Plant small bulbs about 2” apart, and large bulbs about 6” apart
– Water the planting site well after planting

Make Planting Easier
One of the best tools I’ve ever come across for planting bulbs is the Yard Butler Bulb Auger. Just insert it into your power drill, then quickly and easily drill 1-1/4-inch wide holes to the desired depth. You’ll be done planting your bulbs in no time and your back and knees will thank you.

Bulb Life Cycle
Once planted, the bulbs roots begin to develop in the fall. During the winter, the bulbs roots continue to develop and the floral and leaf meristems (the initial emerging leaf and flower stems) start to develop. In the spring, the shoots elongate, flowering occurs, and daughter bulbs (new bulbs attached to the sides of a bulb) form. In the summer, shoots senesce, or wither, daughter bulb formation is complete, the original old bulb separates, and the new daughter bulbs may be harvested.

Forcing Bulbs
A great way to get even more enjoyment out of your bulbs is to plant a few in containers for “forcing” to create indoor flowering container plants. Forcing a bulb is simply a means of tricking the bulb into thinking it has spent a long cold winter outdoors in the ground, and that it is now spring and time to bloom.

Place 1” of gravel in a small pot. Using a light weight potting soil, place several bulbs in the soil in the pot about ½” apart. Leave the tip of the bulbs just showing above the soil. The potted bulbs now need to be stored at between 50° F and 40° F for 10 to 12 weeks to simulate winter. The vegetable drawer in your refrigerator is the perfect environment for this if you have the room. After this time, move the potted bulbs to a cool dimly lit area for a few days, and finally move them to a brightly lit area where they will bloom. Be sure to keep the bulbs slightly moist.

Favorite Varieties

	Dutch Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
	Paperwhite (Narcissus papyraceus)
	Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
	Tulip (Tulipa gesneriana)
	Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum)

Summary
Spring flowering bulbs, planted in the fall, can provide a vast assortment of colors, textures, and scents in your garden for years to come. Experiment with different types and cultivars to see which ones grow best for you. Once you’ve found your favorites, dig up and share the daughter bulbs, that grow along side the original bulb, with friends and loved ones. A little time spent planting bulbs this fall will be rewarded many times over this spring, and for many springs to come. Enjoy.

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Our Complete Seed Source Guide table below has been updated for 2015 and has an alphabetical listing of many sources of Seeds, Transplants, and Bulbs for Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers, Grains, Grasses, Ground Covers, Vines, Fruits, Sprouting, Trees, Wildflowers, and much more. Many are Open-pollinated, Non-GMO, Organic, and Heirloom varieties. Most offer a Free Catalog.

So whether it’s still snowing outside, or it’s time to start planting tomorrow, dig in and order your seeds now.

NAME	WEBSITE	CONTACT	NOTES
AMERICAN MEADOWS	www.americanmeadows.com	223 Avenue D, Ste 30 Williston, VT 05495 (877)309-7333	Seeds Plants Wildflowers Native Grasses Flowers Vegetables
ANNIE'S ANNUALS & PERENNIALS	www.anniesannuals.com	740 Market Ave. Richmond, CA 94801 (888)266-4370	Seeds Bulbs Flowers Foliage Grass Herbs Poppies Sedges Shrubs South African Bulbs Succulents Sunflowers Trees Vegetables Vines Water Plants Free Catalog
BAKER CREEK HEIRLOOM SEEDS	www.rareseeds.com	2278 Baker Creek Rd Mansfield, MO 65704 (417)924-8917	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Wild Flowers Herbs Free Catalog
BBB SEED	www.bbbseed.com	6595 Odell Place, Unit G Boulder, CO 80301 (303)530-1222	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Wild Flowers Native Grasses Cover Crops Free Catalog
BLUESTONE PERENNIALS	www.bluestoneperennials.com	7211 Middle Ridge Rd Madison, OH 44057 (800)852-5243	Plants Perennial Flowers Ferns Vines Grasses Ground Covers Free Catalog
BOTANICAL INTERESTS	www.botanicalinterests.com	660 Compton Street Broomfield, CO 80020 (877)821-4340	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Organic
BOUNTIFUL GARDENS	www.bountifulgardens.org	1712-D South Main St Willits, CA 95490 (707)459-6410	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Grains Green Manures Compost Carbon Crops
BRENT AND BECKYS BULBS	www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com	7900 Daffodil Lane Gloucester, VA 23061 (877)661-2852	Flower Bulbs Free Catalog
BURNT RIDGE NURSERY & ORCHARDS	www.burntridgenursery.com	432 Burnt Ridge Rd Onalaska, WA 98570 (360)985-2873	Fruiting Plants Nut Trees Ornamental Trees Northwest US Natives Free Catalog
BURPEE	www.burpee.com	300 Park Avenue Warminster, PA 18974 (800)888-1447	Seeds Plants Vegetables Flowers Perennials Herbs Heirlooms Fruit Plants Free Catalog
THE COOK’S GARDEN	www.cooksgarden.com	P. O. Box C5030 Warminster, PA 18974 (800)457-9703	Seeds Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Fruits Free Catalog
DIXONDALE FARMS	www.dixondalefarms.com	PO Box 129 Department WP12 Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 (877)367-1015	Plants Onions Leeks Free Catalog
DOLLAR SEED	dollarseed.com	Website	Non-GMO Seeds Vegetables Herbs Organic Sprouting Flowers Seeds for $1.00 Free Catalog
DUTCH GARDENS	www.dutchgardens.com	4 Currency Drive P.O. Box 2999 Bloomington, IL 61702 (800)944-2250	Bulbs Flowers Plants Roses Shrubs Vines Fruit Berries Free Catalog
FEDCO SEEDS	www.fedcoseeds.com	PO Box 520 Waterville, ME 04903 (207)426-9900	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers
GARDENS ALIVE!	www.gardensalive.com	5100 Schenley Place Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (513)354-1482	Environmentally Responsible Lawn Care Soil Care Plant Care Insect Pest Control Animal Pest Control Disease Control Weed Control Free Catalog
GARDENER'S SUPPLY COMPANY	www.gardeners.com	128 Intervale Road Burlington, VT 05401 (800)876-5520	Gardening Supplies Free Catalog
GURNEYS SEED & NURSERY CO.	www.gurneys.com	P.O. Box 4178 Greendale, IN 47025 (513)354-1492	Seeds Vegetables Flowers Grass Sprouting Bulbs Plants Ground Covers Vines Shrubs Hedges Ornamental Grasses Trees Free Catalog
HARRIS SEEDS	www.harrisseeds.com	355 Paul Rd. P.O. Box 24966 Rochester, NY 14624 (800)544-7938	Seeds Plants Vegetables Flowers Fruits Gardening Supplies Free Catalog
HEIRLOOM SEEDS	www.heirloomseeds.com	278 E. Finley Dr West Finley, PA 15377 (724)663-5356	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Herbs Seed Starting Supplies On-line Orders Only
HENRY FIELD'S SEED & NURSERY CO.	www.henryfields.com	P.O. Box 397 Aurora, IN 47001 (513)354-1494	Seeds Vegetables Flowers Grass Sprouting Bulbs Plants Ground Covers Vines Shrubs Hedges Ornamental Grasses Trees Free Catalog
HIGH COUNTRY GARDENS	www.highcountrygardens.com	PO Box 22398 Santa Fe, NM 87502 (800)925-9387	Flowers Herbs Roses Shrubs Trees Bulbs Lawns Wild Flowers Xeric Free Catalog
JACKSON & PERKINS	www.jacksonandperkins.com	2 Floral Avenue Hodges, SC 29653 (800)292-4769	Roses Plants Vegetables Trees Ground Cover Garden Essentials Birding Free Catalog
JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS	www.johnnyseeds.com	PO Box 299 Waterville, ME 04903 (877)564-6697	Seeds Vegetables Fruits Flowers Herbs Cover Crops Tools and Supplies Free Catalog
KITAZAWA SEED CO.	www.kitazawaseed.com	201 4th Street #206 Oakland, CA 94607 (510)595-1188	Seeds Asian Vegetables Free Catalog
LOGEE'S	www.logees.com	141 North St. Danielson, CT 06239 (888)330-8038	Fruiting Rare Tropical Plants Orchids Free Catalog
NATIVE AMERICAN SEED	www.seedsource.com	Junction, TX 76849 (800)728-4043	Native Seeds Wildflowers Grasses Free Catalog
NICHOLS GARDEN NURSERY	www.nicholsgardennursery.com	1190 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321 (800)422-3985	Seeds Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Lawn Mixes Cover Crops Roots-Bulbs-Garlic Beer & Wine Making Cheese Making Free Catalog
PARK SEED CO.	www.parkseed.com	3507 Cokesbury Rd Hodges, SC 29653 (800)845-3369	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Herb Plants Fruit Plants Onion Sets Free Catalog
THE PEPPER GAL	www.peppergal.com	P.O. Box 23006 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33307 (954)537-5540	Pepper Seeds
PINETREE GARDEN SEEDS	www.superseeds.com	P.O. Box 300 New Gloucester, ME 04260 (207)926-3400	Seeds Vegetables Bulbs Herbs Flowers Spices Teas Sprouting Tobacco Mushroom Kits Free Catalog
RONNIGER POTATO FARM	www.potatogarden.com	12101 2135 Rd Austin, CO 81410 (877)313-7783	Non-GMO Seed Potatoes Garlic Bulbs Free Catalog
THE SAMPLE SEED SHOP	www.sampleseeds.com	978 Riverview Blvd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716)871-1137	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Tomato
SEEDS OF CHANGE	www.seedsofchange.com	P.O. Box 4908 Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (888)762-7333	Certified Organic Seeds Vegetables Salads & Greens Herbs Flowers Cover Crops AppleTrees Asparagus Crowns Rhubarb Crowns Free Catalog
SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE	www.seedsavers.org	3094 North Winn Rd Decorah, IA 52101 (563)382-5990	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Tomato & Pepper Plants Seed Pototoes Free Catalog
THE SOUTHERN BULB CO.	www.southernbulbs.com	P.O. Box 350 Golden, TX 75444	Bulbs Flowers Heirloom
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE	www.southernexposure.com	P.O. Box 460 Mineral, VA 23117 (540)894-9480	Certified Organic Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Cotton Seed Pototoes Sweet Potatos Garlic & Onion Grains Cover Crops Free Catalog
STOKES SEEDS	www.stokeseeds.com	P.O. Box 548 Buffalo, NY 14240-0548 (800) 396-9238	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Free Catalog
SUSTAINABLE SEED CO.	www.sustainableseedco.com	P.O. Box 636 Petaluma, California 94952 877-620-7333	Seeds Non-GMO Heirloom Organic Vegetables Herbs Flowers Tobacco Cover Crops
TERRITORIAL SEEDS	www.territorialseed.com	P.O. Box 158 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (800) 626-0866	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Sprouting Seed Potatoes Garlic and Shallot Bulbs Onion Sets Cover Crops Mushrooms Fruit & Berry Citrus Free Catalog
TERROIR SEEDS	www.underwoodgardens.com	P.O. Box 4995 Chino Valley, AZ 86323-7208 (888) 878-5247	Seeds Heirloom Vegetables Herbs Flowers
TY TY NURSERY	www.tytyga.com	P.O. Box 130 Ty Ty, GA 31795-0130 (888) 811-9132	Plants Berries Bamboo Shrubs Vines Trees Fruit Nut Palm Shade Bulbs Flowers
TOMATO GROWERS SUPPLY CO.	www.tomatogrowers.com	P.O. Box 60015 Fort Myers, FL 33906 (888) 478-7333	Plants Tomatoes Pepper Eggplant Free Catalog
URBAN FARMER	www.ufseeds.com	5427 N Delaware Street Indianapolis, IN. 46220 (317) 899-9801	Seeds Non-GMO Vegetables Herbs Flowers Plants Vegetables Free Catalog
VESEYS SEEDS	www.veseys.com	PO Box 9000 Calais, Maine 04619-6102 (800) 363-7333	Seeds Organic Vegetables Herbs Flowers Free Catalog
WILDFLOWER FARM	www.wildflowerfarm.com	10195 Hwy 12 West R.R. #2, Coldwater, Ontario Canada L0K 1E0 ( 866) 476-9453	Seeds Wildflowers Native Grasses
WILDSEED FARMS	www.wildseedfarms.com	100 Legacy Drive P.O. BOX 3000 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800) 848-0078	Seeds WIldflowers Native Grasses Herbs Free Catalog
WILLHITE SEED CO.	www.willhiteseed.com	P.O. Box 23 Poolville, TX 76487 (800) 828-1840	Seeds Vegetables Free Catalog
WOMACK NURSERY CO.	www.womacknursery.com	2551 State Hwy 6 De Leon, TX 76444-6333 (254) 893-6497	Trees Fruit Nut Plants Berries Grapes Roses

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NAME	WEBSITE	CONTACT	NOTES
ANNIE'S ANNUALS & PERENNIALS	www.anniesannuals.com	740 Market Ave Richmond, CA 94801 (888)266-4370	Seeds Bulbs Flowers Foliage Grass Herbs Poppies Sedges Shrubs South African Bulbs Succulents Sunflowers Trees Vegetables Vines Water Plants Free Catalog
BAKER CREEK HEIRLOOM SEEDS	www.rareseeds.com	2278 Baker Creek Rd Mansfield, MO 65704 (417)924-8917	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Wild Flowers Herbs Free Catalog
BBB SEED	www.bbbseed.com	6595 Odell Place, Unit G Boulder, CO 80301 (303)530-1222	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Wild Flowers Native Grasses Cover Crops Free Catalog
BLUESTONE PERENNIALS	www.bluestoneperennials.com	7211 Middle Ridge Rd Madison, OH 44057 (800)852-5243	Plants Perennial Flowers Ferns Vines Grasses Ground Covers Free Catalog
BOTANICAL INTERESTS	www.botanicalinterests.com	660 Compton Street Broomfield, CO 80020 (877)821-4340	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Organic
BOUNTIFUL GARDENS	www.bountifulgardens.org	1712-D South Main St Willits CA 95490 (707)459-6410	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Grains Green Manures Compost Carbon Crops
BRENT AND BECKYS BULBS	www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com	7900 Daffodil Lane Gloucester, VA 23061 (877)661-2852	Flower Bulbs Free Catalog
BURNT RIDGE NURSERY & ORCHARDS	www.burntridgenursery.com	432 Burnt Ridge Road Onalaska, WA 98570 (360)985-2873	Fruiting Plants Nut Trees Ornamental Trees Northwest US Natives Free Catalog
BURPEE	www.burpee.com	300 Park Ave Warminster, PA 18974 (800)888-1447	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Flowers Perennials Herbs Heirlooms Fruit Plants Free Catalog
THE COOK’S GARDEN	www.cooksgarden.com	P. O. Box C5030 Warminster, PA 18974 (800)457-9703	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Fruits Free Catalog
DIXONDALE FARMS	www.dixondalefarms.com	P.O. Box 129 Department WP12 Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 (877)367-1015	Plants Onions Leeks Free Catalog
DOLLAR SEED	dollarseed.com	Website	Non-GMO Seeds Vegetables Herbs Organic Sprouting Flowers Seeds for $1.00 Free Catalog
DUTCH GARDENS	www.dutchgardens.com	4 Currency Dr P.O. Box 2999 Bloomington, IL 61702 (800)944-2250	Bulbs Flowers Plants Roses Shrubs Vines Fruit Berries Free Catalog
FEDCO SEEDS	www.fedcoseeds.com	P.O. Box 520 Waterville, ME 04903 (207)426-9900	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers
GARDENS ALIVE!	www.gardensalive.com	5100 Schenley Place Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 (513)354-1482	Environmentally Responsible Lawn Care Soil Care Plant Care Insect Pest Control Animal Pest Control Disease Control Weed Control Free Catalog
GARDENER'S SUPPLY COMPANY	www.gardeners.com	128 Intervale Rd Burlington, VT 05401 (800)876-5520	Gardening Supplies Free Catalog
GURNEYS SEED & NURSERY CO.	www.gurneys.com	P.O. Box 4178 Greendale, IN 47025 (513)354-1492	Seeds Vegetables Flowers Grass Sprouting Bulbs Plants Ground Covers Vines Shrubs Hedges Ornamental Grasses Trees Free Catalog
HARRIS SEEDS	www.harrisseeds.com	355 Paul Rd P.O. Box 24966 Rochester, NY 14624 (800)544-7938	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Flowers Fruits Gardening Supplies Free Catalog
HEIRLOOM SEEDS	www.heirloomseeds.com	278 E. Finley Dr West Finley, PA 15377 (724)663-5356	Open-pollinated Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Flowers Herbs Seed Starting Supplies On-line Orders Only
HENRY FIELD'S SEED & NURSERY CO.	www.henryfields.com	P.O. Box 397 Aurora, IN 47001 (513)354-1494	Seeds Vegetables Flowers Grass Sprouting Bulbs Plants Ground Covers Vines Shrubs Hedges Ornamental Grasses Trees Free Catalog
HIGH COUNTRY GARDENS	www.highcountrygardens.com	P.O. Box 22398 Santa Fe, NM 87502 (800)925-9387	Flowers Herbs Roses Shrubs Trees Bulbs Lawns Wild Flowers Xeric Free Catalog
JACKSON & PERKINS	www.jacksonandperkins.com	2 Floral Ave Hodges, SC 29653 (800)292-4769	Roses Plants Vegetables Trees Ground Cover Garden Essentials Birding Free Catalog
JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS	www.johnnyseeds.com	P.O. Box 299 Waterville, ME 04903 (877)564-6697	Seeds Vegetables Fruits Flowers Herbs Cover Crops Tools and Supplies Free Catalog
KITAZAWA SEED CO.	www.kitazawaseed.com	201 4th St #206 Oakland, CA 94607 (510)595-1188	Seeds Asian Vegetables Free Catalog
LOGEE'S	www.logees.com	141 North St Danielson, CT 06239 (888)330-8038	Fruiting Rare Tropical Plants Orchids Free Catalog
NATIVE AMERICAN SEED	www.seedsource.com	Junction, TX 76849 (800)728-4043	Native Seeds Wildflowers Grasses Free Catalog
NICHOLS GARDEN NURSERY	www.nicholsgardennursery.com	1190 Old Salem Rd NE Albany, OR 97321 (800)422-3985	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Lawn Mixes Cover Crops Roots-Bulbs-Garlic Beer & Wine Making Cheese Making Free Catalog
PARK SEED CO.	www.parkseed.com	3507 Cokesbury Rd Hodges, SC 29653 (800)845-3369	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Herb Plants Fruit Plants Onion Sets Free Catalog
THE PEPPER GAL	www.peppergal.com	P.O. Box 23006 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33307 (954)537-5540	Pepper Seeds
PINETREE GARDEN SEEDS	www.superseeds.com	P.O. Box 300 New Gloucester, ME 04260 (207)926-3400	Seeds Vegetables Bulbs Herbs Flowers Spices Teas Sprouting Tobacco Mushroom Kits Free Catalog
POTATO GARDEN	www.potatogarden.com	12101 2135 Rd Austin, CO 81410 (877)313-7783	Non-GMO Seed Potatoes Garlic Bulbs Free Catalog
THE SAMPLE SEED SHOP	www.sampleseeds.com	978 Riverview Blvd Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716)871-1137	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Tomato
SEEDS OF CHANGE	www.seedsofchange.com	P.O. Box 4908 Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (888)762-7333	Certified Organic Seeds Vegetables Salads & Greens Herbs Flowers Cover Crops AppleTrees Asparagus Crowns Rhubarb Crowns Free Catalog
SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE	www.seedsavers.org	3094 North Winn Rd Decorah, IA 52101 (563)382-5990	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Tomato & Pepper Plants Seed Pototoes Free Catalog
THE SOUTHERN BULB CO.	www.southernbulbs.com	P.O. Box 350 Golden, TX 75444 (888)285-2486	Bulbs Flower Heirloom
SOUTHERN EXPOSURE SEED EXCHANGE	www.southernexposure.com	P.O. Box 460 Mineral, VA 23117 (540)894-9480	Certified Organic Heirloom Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Cotton Seed Pototoes Sweet Potato Slips Garlic and Onion Bulbs Grains Cover Crops Free Catalog
STOKES SEEDS	www.stokeseeds.com	P.O. Box 548 Buffalo, NY 14240 (800)396-9238	Seeds Vegetables Herbs Flowers Free Catalog
SUSTAINABLE SEED CO.	www.sustainableseedco.com	P.O. Box 38 Covelo CA, 95428 (877)620-7333	Seeds Non-GMO Heirloom Organic Vegetables Herbs Flowers Heritage Grains Tobacco Cover Crops
TERRITORIAL SEEDS	www.territorialseed.com	P.O. Box 158 Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (800)626-0866	Seeds & Plants Vegetables Herbs Flowers Sprouting Seed Potatoes Garlic and Shallot Bulbs Onion Sets Cover Crops Mushrooms Fruit & Berry Citrus Free Catalog
TERROIR SEEDS	www.underwoodgardens.com	P.O. Box 4995 Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (888)878-5247	Seeds Heirloom Vegetables Herbs Flowers
TY TY NURSERY	www.tytyga.com	P.O. Box 130 Ty Ty, GA 31795 (888)758-2252	Plants Berries Bamboo Shrubs Vines Trees Fruit Nut Palm Shade Bulbs Flowers
TOMATO GROWERS SUPPLY CO.	www.tomatogrowers.com	P.O. Box 60015 Fort Myers, FL 33906 (888)478-7333	Plants Tomatoes Pepper Tomatillos Eggplant Free Catalog
URBAN FARMER	www.ufseeds.com	4105 W State Rd 32 Westfield, IN 46074 (317)600-2807	Seeds Non-GMO Vegetables Herbs Flowers Plants Organic Sprouts Cover Crops Free Catalog
VESEYS SEEDS	www.veseys.com	P.O. Box 9000 Charlottetown, PE, Canada, C1A 8K6 (800)363-7333	Seeds Organic Vegetables Herbs Flowers Bulbs Free Catalog
WAYSIDE GARDENS	www.waysidegardens.com	One Garden Lane Hodges, SC 29653 (800)845-1124	Flowers Roses Trees Shrubs Vines Bulbs Fruit Free Catalog
WILDFLOWER FARM	www.wildflowerfarm.com	10195 Hwy 12 West R.R. #2, Coldwater, Ontario Canada L0K 1E0 ( 866)476-9453	Seeds Wildflowers Native Grasses Eco-Lawn
WILDSEED FARMS	www.wildseedfarms.com	100 Legacy Dr P.O. BOX 3000 Fredericksburg, TX 78624 (800)848-0078	Seeds WIldflowers Native Grasses Herbs Free Catalog
WILLHITE SEED CO.	www.willhiteseed.com	P.O. Box 23 Poolville, TX 76487 (800)828-1840	Seeds Vegetables Sweet Potato Plants Free Catalog
WOMACK NURSERY CO.	www.womacknursery.com	2551 State Hwy 6 De Leon, TX 76444 (855)993-6497	Trees Fruit Nut Plants Berries Grapes Roses

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Here are 10- to 15-minute garden and lawn drills to keep your focus on the game and yard work on the sideline this fall:

September
* Lawns can get damaged when kids and pets play on grass that is still wilting from summer heat and drought. Spruce up your lawn by reseeding with a quality grass seed and lawn food specifically designed to help seed germinate, like Scotts Starter Fertilizer. Fall is the best time for grass. Keep the seed and young grass watered and hold off on any weed control until the new grass has been mowed four times.

* Feed the grass. The difference between “so-so” grass and truly beautiful grass, both now and next spring, is two fall feedings. Feeding in early September helps your lawn begin rebuilding grass roots that were damaged during the hot, dry summer. Feed again in late October to prepare for winter, using Scotts Winter Guard once new seed is established.

* Create patches of color in your landscape by filling pots with fall flora. Replace tired-looking summer plants with mums, asters, pansies and flowering cabbage. Look for special displays at local garden centers and add Miracle-Gro potting soil to your containers for big, beautiful blooms.

* Clean up the garden. Perennials may now be past their prime and the summertime vegetable garden may be looking a bit sparse. If so, cut them back. This will help keep bugs and disease away. Use what you cut to start a compost pile.

October
* Prevent tree leaves from smothering grass. Contrary to popular belief, fallen tree leaves will not insulate the lawn during winter. In fact, they can block vital sunlight and cause turf to thin. So, drop the rake and mulch leaves to dime-sized pieces with a lawn mower. Leave clippings on the lawn to allow leaves to recycle back into the soil, providing food for earthworms and soil microbes.

* Plant spring-blooming bulbs now for bursts of color later. Visit a local garden center for a great selection of daffodil, crocus, hyacinth, tulip and other spring-flowering bulbs. Plant in masses or tuck patches into other beds for a surprise of spring color. Feed with Miracle-Gro Organic Choice Bone Meal for strong root development.

* Due to cooler temperatures, fall is a great time to plant a tree or shrub. Soils stay warm late into the fall which allows for good root development and less transplant shock. Roots will also have an easier time starting new growth again in early spring, and plants are often on sale in autumn. Be sure to use Miracle-Gro Quick Start Transplant Starting Solution to help prevent transplant shock and provide essential nutrients.

November
Mow at a “summer height” of 2 to 3 inches until your grass stops growing – into early winter. Do not lower your height for the final cut.

* Clean up tools for a fresh start next spring. They have served you well all season, but now it is time to put them away. To prevent rusting, give tools a good cleaning before hanging up, and then spray a light coating of common household oil. When finished mowing for the year, perform any mower maintenance before storage for winter. Sharpen mower blades, change the spark plug, and be sure to drain the gas or run the engine dry of fuel.

With these quick drills in the rotation, the garden and lawn will stay in tip-top shape leaving plenty of time to catch games. They also will look great for any impromptu tailgate parties. These simple tasks will make life easier next spring and give the garden and lawn a head start.

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