Resolutions!

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We’re into the 3rd full  week of January and by now most of us have already recanted some of those silly resolutions we made in week one!  I broke my resolution when that Snickers Bar wouldn’t leave me alone till I ate it. They can be relentless. 

I shared earlier about resolving to start a garden journal.  I hope you’ll do that.

There are also a few plant resolutions that I would like to share with you. 

• Resolve to buy only woody plants that are hardy in our region.  Right Plant, Right Place, the Master Gardeners mantra. 
• Vow to incorporate as much organic matter into your garden beds as you can.  All the little roots will cheer.
• Resolve to space plants so they get plenty of air.  This one’s difficult even for me as most of us want instant gratification!  As a gardener we really should know better.  Air circulation is key in keeping disease down.  The only time to pack your plants tight is with annuals when you are filling out a container or space for just the season. 
• BEFORE spraying ANY chemical on them, vow to find out what’s killing the plant or just toss it.  Putting a chemical on plants  without knowing what’s going on could wind up killing other healthy plants nearby. 
• Buy only healthy plants.  Although I may feel sorry for the wilted Wilma, I will not buy her in hopes of nursing her back to health and taking the chance that she’ll introduce some insect or disease to the rest of my plants. 

Maybe you already do these things or maybe you’ll be a bit more diligent this year!  

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