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February in Your Garden
| Feb, 2011
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Greetings!
2011 has already started great and February is already here! While it may not seem like the best month for gardening, February is a time to start preparing so that you have a successful spring. Below are just a few tips to get you going. First, we'll look at seed starting. It is time for tomato and peppers in early February. Eggplant and other warm weather lovers are not far behind. Next is a quick reminder on soil prep for spring beds. Then another reminder that February is one of the times of year for Corn Gluten application. Finally, February is the time to work on those roses. Pruning, planting, and fertilizing all start in mid-February. We are in the process of finalizing our "Great Outdoors College of Garden Knowledge" program. These fun and informal lectures will take place at 11 am on Saturdays here at the nursery. I wish we had the full schedule now, but we are still tweaking to make it the best. Keep an eye out on our website for updates.
We hope you have a great February, full of fun and adventure!
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Seed Starting
 As crazy as it may seem, now is the time to start your tomato and pepper seeds indoors for spring transplants. Great Outdoors has all the tools you'll need to have an awesome veggie garden this year, including a very extensive selection of seeds, seed starting supplies, and a knowledgeable staff. Click here to see an article on seed starting and watch our Fox7 spot on the subject.
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Soil Prep
 Ready to put in that bed or garden you've been thinking about for a while now? Well February is a great time get a start by preparing the soil. The cooler temps of the month make the labor of digging and soil turning much easier. We've had some rain, so the soil should be in great condition for working. Great Outdoors has a selection of composts, soils, and other amendments for creating fertile, fabulous ground.
Not sure where to start? Our Passionate Plant Professionals are always on hand to give you the best and latest info on where to begin. See the coupon at the bottom of the page to save some money on your project!
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Corn Gluten
 Corn Gluten is one of the best natural ways to reduce/prevent weeds in the yard and garden. Typically, we recommend two applications a year. February is the time to apply for control of summer weeds, dandelions, sticker burs, purslane, and others. There is also a September application to control many of the early spring weeds you may see in March-April.
Corn Gluten, I have to admit, isn't always 100%. It works by restricting root growth on small seedling plants. If we get lots of rain or you water often, small seedlings may still survive. My experience is that it definitely reduces the number of weeds and make maintenance much easier. Also remember not to use corn gluten if you intend to spread seeds for flowers or veggies in the area, as it will affect the root growth on any type of plant.
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Roses
 February is Valentine's month, and nothing says love like a rose. In the garden world, we use Valentine's Day as a great reminder to work on our roses. If you need to trim or cut back your roses, now is the time. It's also a great time to plant new roses in the ground. Finally, it is when we start to fertilize our rose bushes for best growth and blooming.
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Preparing for Spring
Although a few cold days are still in store for us, it is time to prepare. Jill LaVigne has written a great little article full of tips for getting ready. There is also a video from her Fox7 spot on the subject. Click here to see the article and video.
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As always, thanks for your support of The Great Outdoors. January has already been wonderful and February will be too. Look for lots of exciting new plants and products this year, all delivered with the care and attention to customer service that The Great Outdoors always strives for. Are we missing anything? Click here to send me a message and let me know!
Sincerely,
Merrideth Jiles
General Manager
The Great Outdoors
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Austin, Texas 78704
512-448-2992
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Buy 3, Get 1 Free
| February is a great month to start preparing beds for spring planting! Bring in this coupon for Buy 3, Get 1 Free on one of the following bed prep products: Great Outdoors Famous Compost, Flower and Garden Soil, or Native Texas Hardwood Mulch. Limit one product per coupon.
| | Offer Expires: 2/28/2011 |
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