NEWARK, CA — The considerable harvest of the summer time backyard is behind us, however now could be the proper time to handle duties in your Newark backyard that had been pushed apart throughout the busy summer time.
The UC Grasp Gardener Program of Alameda County has a guidelines of duties to finish throughout November for lovely flowers, scrumptious fruits and berries, and an bumper crop of greens subsequent 12 months.
- All the October tasks may be performed in November. Typically, it’s higher to plant earlier somewhat than later. It’s best for crops to ascertain root system earlier than the climate turns chilly and moist.
- Proceed so as to add plant residues and weeds to your compost. Flip your compost pile to maintain it aerated. Cowl the pile earlier than heavy rains – you need it to be as moist as a wrung-out sponge.
- As crops decelerate, cease fertilizing. Water if essential.
- Spray dormant, deciduous fruit timber, roses, and berry bushes with a dormant oil spray.
Learn extra about gardening right here in Newark at UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County.
