Weekly Gardening Tips - October 31, 2009
Mitzi Davis
Colorado State University Master Gardener in Larimer County
- Are you in the market for a new wheelbarrow? Look for heavy duty parts and a large diameter tire for better handling. Handles should be smooth and free of splinters and bolt holes should line up so the wheelbarrow is easy to assemble. For light loads of leaves and garden debris, a fold up model might be all you need and it won't take up much space.
- Pick up fruit that falls from your trees. Add it to the compost pile if it is free from disease and insects.
- Ornamental grasses can add texture, sound and movement to your garden, in all seasons—even winter! They are easy to maintain and will grow in poor soil. Fall is a good time to see the grasses at maturity and to pick out varieties you might like to add to your landscape. Visit the W.D. Holly Plant Environmental Research Center on the CSU campus and check out the grass garden or look for different varieties at local nurseries.
For more information, contact your local Colorado State University Extension office.
