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Happy New Year!

2023 GARDEN RESOLUTIONS

The start of a fresh new year is right around the corner. Just like you, we’re thinking about our upcoming year in the garden. What worked well? What will we do differently? How can we make the most of our time in the garden in 2023?

Whether you’re someone who makes resolutions or not, we hope these ideas help inspire a year full of happy and plentiful gardening!

CHOOSE PLANTS STRATEGICALLY

Create a more private landscape by selecting trees that are good for screening.
Keep in mind seasonal color rotation when selecting your plant material.
Plant evergreen and deciduous material in your landscape keeping all four seasons in mind.

PROVIDE FOR POLLINATORS & WILDLIFE

Attract the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds with plants like: Salvia, Butterfly Bush, Phlox, Lavender...
Invite local wildlife into your garden by adding a bird bath.

MAKE MAINTENANCE EASIER

Set up a low volume watering system for your container plants.
Select drought tolerant plant material which requires less water once established. Choices like Yucca, Russian Sage, Junipers and Spruces are just a few excellent examples for our Central Oregon climate.
Keep your garden tools in good working condition by cleaning and storing them properly after use. Need a few more tools? We carry a wide variety of gardening tools to fit any job.

DETER PESTS NATURALLY

Keep deer from feasting on your garden by designing with deer-resistant plants. Potentilla, Catmint, Barberry, Russian Sage, and Shasta Daisy are a few options that typically go unbothered. For a more detailed list of the deer resistant plant material we carry, visit the nursery.
Bobbex deer repellent deters unwanted pests without harm to them or the environment.
Deer Guard or bird netting can be your best friend. When installed properly, it’s a sure-fire way to keep unwanted wildlife away.

GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Try growing from seed. 2023 seeds will be arriving mid January. We carry seeds from Territorial Seed Company and Botanical Interest - great organic choices.
Start your veggies indoors during the early spring with a Nanodome Mini Greenhouse.
Try your hand at building a raised bed for your vegetable or cut-flower garden.
Make your garden both beautiful and functional by incorporating edibles along with ornamental plants.

WINTER WATERING

Even with the snow starting to fall, it is important to water your new plantings throughout the winter. Watering systems should be turned off and winterized, but you can still use a hose or watering can to give your plants a drink on nicer days. This is especially important for new plantings. A snow fall or light rain IS NOT enough to get your plants through the winter.

PLANTING YOUR LIVING CHRISTMAS TREE

Remember that living trees should only be kept inside for about 10 days to 2 weeks. The dry, warm air in homes causes trees to break their winter dormancy, making it difficult to move it back outside without causing cold injury. If you haven't already done so, now is the time to get it outdoors! Plant your tree as soon as possible after transitioning it for a few days in an unheated garage or on your porch. Don't forget to use Fertilome Root Stimulator for best results.

WINTER GARDENING FAQ'S

All of this snow and ice has made us anxious to start a new gardening season. Our staff is here year round and waiting to help you with your gardening questions. Here are some gardening questions frequently asked in the winter:

CAN WE PLANT NOW?

You can plant anytime the soil is not frozen. Use a combination of soil conditioner, steer compost, and mycorrhiza. Don't forget the root simulator! Be prepared to water your new plantings during the winter.

CAN I TREAT FOR INSECTS NOW?

Nip the creepy crawlies in the bud. An application of HiYield Dormant Oil before bud break will prevent infestations of many insects. The oil suffocates any existing bugs, eggs, or larvae.

HOW CAN I GET MY GARDEN READY?

Now is a great time to plan your garden. Reinvigorate your garden soil with a few inches of compost such as Harvest Supreme. For new garden beds, fill with our 50/50 Garden Mix which is a combination of our own 4 year compost and steer compost.

CAN I PRUNE MY PLANTS?

It is best to wait until early March to prune. Watch for more information about our spring pruning class.

AFTER CHRISTMAS - CHRISTMAS CACTUS CARE

While poinsettias remain the most popular of holiday plants, a healthy Christmas cactus in full bloom delights the gardener in all of us.

Native to Central and South America, these Zygo-Cacti are found in the same environments as orchids. Here are some tips to care for your cactus after the holiday season:

Most blooming plants will keep their blossoms longer in cooler temperatures. Keep the plant in a well-lit location away from drafts from vents, fireplaces and other sources of hot air. Christmas cacti can adapt in low light, but more abundant blooms are produced on plants exposed to high light intensity.
Watering seems to be the source of most problems with Christmas cactus. Water thoroughly when the top half of the soil in the pot feels dry to the touch, then do not water until the top half becomes dry again. Well-drained soil such as succulent planting mix is a must for these bloomers.
After the blossoms fade, the plant isn’t much to look at. Now’s the time to prune your cactus. Pinch off a few sections of each stem to encourage branching out. These sections can be propagated in a moist vermiculite mixture.
Fertilize your Christmas Cacti with Fertilome 20-20-20.
To encourage blooming next Christmas, begin long uninterrupted dark treatments in mid-October. Keep at a cool temperature of about 50-55 degrees at night. A garage or dark, cool corner will work. Keep watering, but less frequently to ensure great blooms.

AVOID DEER DAMAGE IN THE WINTER

As food becomes scarce, deer can respond by creating significant damage to your garden during the winter months. Though deer will first turn to leaves, grass, and plants, as the cold sets in that supply eventually runs low. As a result, deer start to look for woody plants, shrubs, and trees that maintain their green growth through the winter. This makes plants like Willows, Dogwoods, Burning Bush, and Mugo Pine highly susceptible to deer-related damage. At Landsystems we recommend Bobbex deer repellent. When used as directed, Bobbex is safe for the environment, people, plants, and pets. It is also long lasting. You won't have to worry about it washing off in the rain or snow. Bobbex lasts for weeks as it is imbibed by the plant tissue.

AMARYLLIS AGAIN?

Amaryllis is one of the most impressive flowers you see blooming around the holidays! Their huge, trumpet-shaped blossoms measure up to 8” across and they come in amazing color varieties.

What do you do when your amaryllis have finished flowering for the season? You can either start from scratch next year or keep the bulbs growing until they are ready to flower again next winter. If you want to save the bulb for next year, here's what to do...

Once the flowers have faded, cut off the stem(s) so they are about 1” above the top of the bulb. Continue watering as needed to keep the soil barely moist. The bulb will send out long, strappy leaves that will grow for several months and produce the energy the bulb requires to form next year’s blossoms. Fertilize monthly, using a standard liquid houseplant fertilizer.

LANDSYSTEMS NURSERY WINTER HOURS

MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 AM TO 4 PM

CLOSED SUNDAYS UNTIL MARCH