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Oklahoma Red Dirt Gardening Calendar for March

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Plant Oklahoma trees, shrubs and other permanent plants can still be planted. Cultivate your Oklahoma beds to get rid of weeds. If you have a lot of weeds, cover the bed with 5 sheets of newspaper and top with compost. Begin warm season crops like lettuce, cauliflower, peas, radish, potatoes, spinach and onion. read article [...]

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THE BEST TIME TO TREAT OKLAHOMA SPRING AND SUMMER WEEDS

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Though he did not specifically mention Oklahoma weeds, I do tend to agree with Ralph Waldo Emerson when he defined a weed as “a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered”. True, some of Oklahoma’s weeds are adorned with pretty flowers like the bushy aster below. And while other Oklahoma weeds may have [...]

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Reminder:

• Water as needed. Oklahoma winds will dry things out quickly.

• Give your plantings their best chance by contacting your local county extension agent for directions on getting a soil sample before you plant. The results will save you time and money in the long run.

• Do Not put mulch up your tree's trunk. It promotes disease, bad bugs and an unhealthy tree. Staking a newly planted tree for more than 12 months will only promote a weakened root system that has difficulty dealing with Oklahoma winds.

• Fertilize Oklahoma bermuda grass May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, and September 1. If you use slow release fertilizers or organic supplements as I do, you can skip the July and September applications. You will also not have to water as much or mow as frequently using these products. Organics will save you time and money plus your lawn will be just as lush and green.

• Put a mulching blade on your mower so that you no longer have to bag your grass clippings. Instead let the mulching blade cut the grass into smaller pieces so that can be left on the lawn. This method puts nitrogen back into the soil.

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