Radio Show Recap
After reminding listeners the importance of proper fall watering in the midst of drought, Angelo shared tips for preparing tropical plants to come indoors for winter. He also gave advice for digging and storing summer-blooming bulbs, preparing the veggie garden for next year, and planting trees and shrubs. PLUS, he answers caller questions like: “Is it too late to plant roses?”, “What’s the best flowering shrub to plant on the North side of the house?”, and “Can I transplant my Lilac shrub this fall?”
Angelo’s Tips for Bringing Tropicals Indoors
- Flowering tropicals need to be cleaned up/trimmed, apply systemic insect control, spray with Neem oil.
- Hibiscus and oleander need mid to low 30’s cold treatment before you bring them in, you want them to go dormant, bring in around the end of October.
- Bougainvillea bring in the next week; it cannot take cold temps. Can take a sunroom in the 50-60’s.
- Lemon trees bring inside before the cold, don’t want to lose flowers; spray
Angelo Recommends
- SHOP Ortho Home Defense to protect the home
- SHOP Holly-tone & Iron-tone to fertilize evergreens
- SHOP Espoma® Bulb-tone to fertilize spring-blooming bulbs
- SHOP Repels All to protect bulbs from rodents
- SHOP Bonide Systemic Granules to apply to houseplants before bringing them back indoor