Your Corte Bella Garden in October

Deborah “Ladybug” Lazear

• Stop feeding roses. • Check for pests (e.g. white fly) on perennials such as lantana. Spray with soapy water twice a week to eliminate. • Check Palo Verde for bilge bug (look for webs at branch tips. Bayer

Systemic Advanced, applied once a year, will provide annual protection. • Treat agave for bilge bug with “High

Yield” granule grub control. • Plant new plants now before frost – last chance till spring! • Adjust water timer if necessary. • Consider deep drip stakes for trees.

For the Backyard (or community garden) “Farmer”

• Set out gallon size artichokes for

Spring harvest. • Plant parsley. • Check ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/ az1005.pdr for veggie grow guide. • Plant garlic cloves pointed side up, 1-4” deep, 4-6” apart. • Improve veggie soil. • Sow seeds for root crops (beets, carrots, onions, radishes, turnips). • Sow seeds for chard, collard, lettuce, and spinach.