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Finish the winter projects, start thinking spring The second week of February is the time to finish up any winter pruning of fruit trees and grape vines and use a dormant oil spray on roses or other leafless plants. You can find safe and organic dormant sprays at garden centers and they work by coating a dormant or leafless plant with a thin layer oil that will suf-
focate overwintering disease and insects. Follow instructions, don’t spray during windy or freezing weather and remember that the oil can stain walkways and cement driveways. The end of winter also has local gardeners wondering what plants sur-
The Compleat Home Gardener Marianne Binetti Columnist
vived the freezing weather. The answer is, only spring will tell the tale of the sur-
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vivors. Some plants like hardy fuchsias and hardy hibiscus may look dead and leafless until June before you detect signs of life. When is the right time to start mowing the lawn? We are new homeowners and our front lawn looks a bit shabby; also, what type of mower to buy? J.T., Tacoma Congrats on the new home – now get growing. In western Washington you can mow when the ground is not frozen and the soil is dry enough to run the mower without the wheels sinking into the turf and leaving ruts. If your soil is welldrained that means midFebruary may be the time to shave a little off the top – but if your grass grows in the shade or in damp soil, wait until it dries out a bit more, usually by the end of March. Invest in a mulching mower so you can recycle the grass clippings back onto your lawn – this returns up to one-third of the nitrogen to your soil – and leaving the clippings does not cause thatch build up. You’ll also need to fertilize, add lime and perhaps level and edge the new lawn.
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