Phelan Garden's Quick Tips for Garden Center Items
Ask questions to
understand what the issue really is the then use the right product to
solve that problem—fungicides will not rid your yard of insects for
example
Follow directions
carefully on all manufacturer’s labels—on chemicals these labels are
legal documents and it is the responsibility of the owner to read and
follow these
Store all chemicals and
fertilizers where children and pets cannot reach them
Store garden center items
in original containers in a cool and dry place where they will not
freeze
Use chemicals and
fertilizers only as directed and as often as directed on the container
Wash all equipment used to
spray or spread products after each use
Use a separate sprayer for
chemicals and for fertilizers
Water ground thoroughly
and deeply before spreading mulches
If you have clay soil, use
compost as a soil amendment—if your soil is sandy, use sphagnum peat
moss plus compost—organic matter is almost critical to gardening
success
NOTE:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Use chemical application ONLY when
necessary!
Give Mother Nature and natural controls a chance before
stepping up the need for toxic synthetic applications.
For more information, contact
Phelan Gardens at 574-8058.
