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Thursday, January 2, 2020 | A8 | Mid Valley TiMes In the garden
Garden Checklist: Citrus fruit is in season, protect it from frost
Photo Courtesty Jared Subia
Remember when fertilizing citrus fruit this season, apply a nitrogen fertilizer prior to them blooming and always read the labels carefully when applying fertilizer.
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The Garden Check- list is filled with tips and tricks for local gardeners who wish to keep their greenery, flowers and herbs looking beautiful all year long.
A wide variety of cit- rus fruit brightens win- ter gardens and winter menus this month.
Tasks this month in- clude controlling cool- season weeds before they mature and go to seed.
Plants installed last spring and fall may need water if rainfall has been inadequate.
Remember to run sprinklers periodically through cycle to main- tain clean lines and to exercise the valves.
Pruning for this time
of the year includes thinking ahead, so when harvesting blooms for ar- rangements, make cuts with an eye towar shap- ing the plant.
Shape hedges. When doing that cut away 50 percent of last year’s growth on peaches and nectarines.
Remove leaves from roses in January to force the plant into dormancy. This is not necessary with shrub or ground cover roses.
When fertilizing, ap- ply nitrogen fertilizer to citrus trees prior to bloom. And, always read labels carefully before applying fertilizer. Use only if necessary.
When planting, re- member that bare root planting season contin- ues.
Peas, both edible and decorative varieties can be planted this month.
Before planting soak dried peas between damp paper towels in a shallow dish. Cover loosely with plastic and keep towels moist. Plant seed when they just begin to sprout.
Now is the perfect time to enjoy annuals and perennials: Prim- rose (Primula polyantha), English primrose (Prim- ula vulgaris), pansy (Vi- ola), sweet violet (Viola odorata).
Bulbs, corms, tubers: squill (Scilla bifolia), ‘Paper White’ narcissus (Tazetta daffodils).
Trees, shrubs, vines: Anthony Waterer spirea (Spiraea japonica), bridal wreath spirea (Spiraea prunifolia).
Fruits and vegetables:
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lemons, navel orange, parsley.
Things to ponder, remember that frost is possible when it is clear enough to see the stars. Remember to leave frost-damaged foliage until danger of frost has passed. Prune later if needed.
Remove fallen camel- lia blooms promptly to prevent petal blight on next year’s flowers.
Source, adapted from “A Gardener’s Compan- ion for the Central San Joaquin Valley,” 3rd edi- tion, currently available from Fresno County Master Gardeners for $30. Gardening Ques- tions answered at (559) 241-7534.
Prepared by Judy Parker, Fresno County Master Gardener.
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