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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 29-October 5, 2022 Shop from the Shop from the Safety of Safety of your Car! your Car! We Moms! 102 James Love School Rd. • Shelby, NC (off S. Lafayette St. across from Hoyle Plumbing) 704-480-0410 Mon-Thurs 8-10 • Fri & Sat 8-11 • Sun 12Noon-6 110 Grigg St., Shelby, NC • (At J.B. Ellis Locksmith) 704-482-5002 704-482-5002 Monday–Friday, 8 am – 5 pm • Saturday 8 am – 12 noon 1 & Equipment We Now Carry • 35 HP Kawasaki two-cylinder engine • Hydrostatic transmission with 15" front tires and 11" x 81" tracks • 66" cutting width • Weight = 1600 lbs. • Keyless Push Start and Seat Suspension FINANCING AVAILABLE TRX 766 Zero Turn Trac Mowers North Carolina Extension has the following sugges- tions in their Horti- culture Information Leaflets regarding planting bulb in the fall. These plans set a good schedule for new gardeners and serve as a reminder for seasoned garden- ers, as well. Hints for Fall-Planted Spring and Early Summer Flowering Bulbs I. Plan in the Spring Photograph your spring garden to know where your bulbs need to be planted in the fall. Major Bulbs (Tulips, Hya- cinths, and Daffodils) Flowering season: mid- February to mid-May, de- pending on local weather and climatic conditions, e.g. coastal plain, piedmont, mountains. Height range: 6 inches-3 feet Colors and shapes: A wide selection is available. Specialty Bulbs (Allium, Crocus, Galanthus, Fritillaria, Scillas, etc.) Flowering season: mid- February to early July, de- pending on local weather conditions. Height range: 3 inches-4 feet Colors: A wide selection is available when all species are used. II. Purchasing - Fall The best purchasing cri- teria for bulbs is that they be firm. Buy early to get the best selections. The size and/or number of flower(s) is directly related to the size of the bulb. Small nicks and loose skins (tunic) do not affect de- velopment of the bulb. In fact, loose tunics aid in inspecting for diseases and this condi- tion encourages rooting. Keep cool (50-65°F) be- fore planting. Be certain, however, to keep bulbs away from ripening fruit since they produce ethylene. III. Planting Techniques - Fall Where to plant? Bulb Soils Good drainage is essen- tial for spring-flowering bulbs! If the soil is mostly clay, mix in an organic amendment such as peatmoss, compost, aged bark, etc., up to 50% in volume, or plant in raised beds. If the soil is mostly sand, add an organic amend- ment to increase water and nutrient holding capacity. Soil pH is critical! The pH of the planting area should be in the 6-7 range. If you need assistance in this area, contact your county exten- sion office. Spring flowering bulbs can be used in beds (annu- als or perennials), borders, ground covers, rock gar- dens, and wooded areas. For perennialization, avoid planting them near heated basements. These bulbs do best in areas which do not receive direct sunlight during midday, especially during hot summer months. Some bulb types can be interplanted in the same area based on time of flow- ering and plant heights, e.g., Crocus, Muscari, and Allium. When to plant? Spring and early sum- mer flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall to develop a root system and satisfy the cold requirement of the bulbs. Wait until soil temper- atures are below 60°F (16°C) before planting. In North Car- olina, this is usually late Oc- tober to November. Excavate the area to be planted. The depths given below are measured from the base of the bulbs to soil level. Small sized (1 inch in height) bulbs - 5 inches deep Large sized (2 or more inches in height) bulbs - 8 inches deep These depths of planting will help protect the bulbs against frost, animals, and Hints for fall-planted spring and early summer flowering bulbs physical damage due to hoe- ing, etc. Be certain to thor- oughly loosen the soil under the bulbs. Place bulbs in bed; space according to size. Large bulbs should be 3-6 inches Place bulbs in bed; space according to size. Large bulbs should be 3-6 inches apart, small bulbs 1-2 inches. Inter- plant, if desired. Cover bulbs with soil using only one-half of the soil re- moved. Water thoroughly! Finish covering bulbs with re- maining soil. Cover the bed with 2-3 inches of mulch. If the fall is dry, water area as needed. Bulb Fertilization Fertilization improves bulb performance! Newly planted bulbs will have improved qual- ity. In addition, fertilization encourages bulbs to peren- nialize; that is, flower for sev- eral years without replacing or dividing the bulbs. There are 2 fertilizer sys- tems available for spring-flow- ering bulbs! The first system utilizes a single fall application at planting. You can purchase a sulfur-coated, slowrelease complete fertilizer. This should be incorporated into the rooting area at planting, at a rate of 1 rounded table- spoon per square foot. The second system uses bone meal incorporated in the root- ing area at planting time with an application of 8-8-8 (1 level tablespoon) or 10-10-10 (1 rounded teaspoon) in the fall, followed by a repeat ap- plication of the same fertilizer as soon as you see shoots breaking the ground in the spring. IV. Spring If fertilization of 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 was used in the fall, repeat the treatment (see III H above). After flower petals fade or fall off, remove flower or- gans with scissors or a hand pruner. Allow foliage to die natu- rally! When desired, overplant area with summer annuals. V. Diseases If one starts with healthy bulbs, bulb diseases are gen- erally not a problem. However, if the soil becomes diseased, use Terraclor (PCNB) in the bed before planting the bulbs in the fall. The major foliar disease is Botrytis (Fire). This is readily controlled by many available fungicides. Check labels for recommendation. VI. Insects The insect that may be- come a problem is the aphid. It can be readily controlled by available insecticides. Check labels for recommendations. VII. Splitting or Harvesting Bulbs This is not generally ad- vised. If bulbs were satis- factory, do not disturb! If unsatisfactory, remove the entire plant as soon as flow- ers are finished and replant next fall with new bulbs.