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Now is the time to winterize your hardy palms (windmill variety) and bananas. Bananas should always be protected regardless of age or size. Windmill palms should be protected as long as they are still a manageable size to do so. Older, well established tall palms are nearly impossible to wrap but by this stage they are strong enough to withstand our winters.
Winter mulching is one of the smartest ideas to benefit your garden. This one simple task performed in the fall will provide many positive results! Whether you use your own homemade mulch or purchase commercial mulches, the outcome will be the same; reduced need for additional fertilizers, weed and erosion control, soil temperature control, healthy root systems and increased earthworm activity.
The winter season can be hard on our houseplants.
With winter soon approaching, it’s time to get out our suet cages and hang some suet blocks for our wee feathered friends.
There are two types of Sweetbox sold in the Lower Mainland, Sarcococca humilis and Sarcococca rustifolia. The first variety grows only 12”-18” tall by 3’ wide. It is great for low borders, rockeries or as a ground cover. The second variety grows to 3’ tall by 3’ wide and can be used as a low hedge, foundation plantings or containers.