Van Winden's Garden Center

Attract birds to your garden -
put in a birdbath. A hungry bird can eat a lot of pests that would otherwise eat your plants!

Be sure to water plants regularly until winter rain comes.

Maintain shears and clippers:
After each use, clean them with a brush and soapy water (if you have sticky sap that doesn't want to come off, try mineral oil to get it off), oil them lightly and store them in a safe place.

Plan to Plant:
Since most permanent plants get their best start in fall, October is a good time to add new ones, replace old ones, or start a new garden from scratch. Start planning now.