On the Home and Garden Show with Vance Co. Cooperative Ext.
- The Beginner Bee School will be on Saturday, February 14th starting at 9am at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market.
- Fertilize your tall fescue lawns this week. Remember to use a slow release, turf grade fertilizer.
- Purchase a good soil thermometer to check soil temperature before planting.
- Refresh mulch around trees and shrubs, but don’t over do it.
- When ordering any seed or plants try to order varieties that are recommended for Zone 7.
- Clean out perennial beds. Cut back dead foliage, clean out weeds, and refresh mulch.
- Now is the time to look at large trees that may be damaged or show signs of disease. If you have trees like this you need to contact a certified arborist.
- Get your piedmont planting guide now.
- Check pruning equipment. Sharpen, repair, or even replace them. You can get pruning guides from Cooperative Extension.
- Clean all of your planting trays with a 1part bleach to 9 parts water solution before you add potting media and start your seed.
- Remember to use the proper personal protective equipment when doing winter chores.
- Check houseplants dust weekly with a soft cloth.
- Check storage areas for mice.
The Vance County Cooperative Extension Building is located at 305 Young St, Henderson, NC 27536
The Vance County Regional Farmers Market is located at 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC 27536
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