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Matt Rodriguez
November 18, 2024

This is Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center.

Fall is here and although the official growing season may be over, there’s still lots to do in the garden. One of the keys to successful gardening is planning ahead for the next growing season.

You know those pesky voles that everyone has in their yards? Well, it's time to start setting your mouse traps baited with raw apples and placed beside the hole then cover with a bucket. Trap voles all winter long and get rid of them by spring. Looking to have some spring color? Plant pansies and bulbs now for spring flowers. Remember to plant in well drained areas and to mulch your plants well.

Do you need to move or transplant trees, shrubs or other plants? November is a good time to do this chore when the plant is no longer actively growing. Now is also the time to work on other landscaping projects. Apply Lime now, especially if you’ve had blossom end rot problems.

It may be time for bears to hibernate but not for gardeners. Get out there and get busy!

This has been Matt Rodriguez, horticulture agent with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Burke Center. For more information, call us at 828-764-9480.