Cooler Weather Means The Time Is Now For Fall Plant Prep

Cooler Weather Means The Time Is Now For Fall Plant Prep

PIERRE — Cooler temps this week are hinting to growers and gardeners the time is here to consider transitions for plants. Art Smith with East Pierre Landscape and Garden Center says mid-October is that time to consider protecting plants for the winter…

Growers need to be aware of the environmental changes plants go through moving them inside from out…

Smith says now is also the time to complete lawn fertilizing for winter…

Smith says people with residential sprinkler systems should consider having them blown out for the year soon and recommends mulching leaves as a two-inch top dressing over gardens before winter.